Summary Information

Title: Robert and Martha Wells Lewis Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1889-2009 (bulk 1941-2009)

Creators:

• Lewis, Robert G., 1919-
• Lewis, Martha Wells

Call Number: Mss 1072; PH 6647; Audio 1516A

Quantity: 37.5 c.f. (36 record center cartons, 4 archives boxes, and 1 oversize folder), 100 photographs, 4 transparencies, 1 cartoon and 1 piece of ephemera in 1 archives box, 141 negatives on 33 strips (9 envelopes), and 2 tape recordings

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Papers, mainly 1941-2009, of Robert G. Lewis, a nationally prominent agricultural economist, consultant, government official, and freelance writer, and his wife, Martha Wells Lewis. The papers contain: personal papers including his service during World War II and his management of a Wisconsin farm; professional papers documenting his appointments to various positions in the public and private sector dealing with agricultural issues; and his freelance writings on agriculture. Among the documented interests in agriculture that cut across his many professional associations are agricultural cooperatives, milk and dairy products, wheat and grains, international trade, rural development, and food policies both in the United States and abroad. The photographs consist of formal and informal portraits and images used for article illustration.

Note:

There is a restriction on use of this material; see the Administrative/Restriction Information portion of this finding aid for details.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss01072

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