Summary Information
Wisconsin Association of Vocational Agricultural Instructors Records
1924-1964
- Wisconsin Association of Vocational Agricultural Instructors
Mss 108
0.6 c.f. (2 archives boxes)
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
Papers of the Wisconsin Association of Vocational Agricultural Instructors, an organization devoted to the introduction and improvement of vocational agriculture programs in Wisconsin, including development of teaching programs and materials, setting standards, and lobbying. Included is correspondence of the secretary-treasurer, minutes, financial records, and other records.
English
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Biography/History
The Wisconsin Association of Vocational Agricultural Instructors (WAVAI) was formed in 1924 with the objective of promoting a workable program of vocational agriculture in Wisconsin. Members cooperate in the formation of teaching programs and construction of teaching materials; conduct a public relations and education program; work to standardize and improve teaching facilities and salaries; and are active in lobbying for legislation favorable to vocational agriculture. The teaching of agriculture began in Wisconsin in 1918. From a nucleus of five teachers in the first year, the program has grown so that vocational agriculture was offered as a part of the curriculum by 278 high schools in 1963. According to the WAVAI, Wisconsin's program is one of the strongest in the nation.
The records indicate that the organization itself is a rather informal one with most control residing with the secretary-treasurer. Since 1926, this office has been held by only three men: H. M. Nelson, 1926-1939; W. D. Freitag, 1939-1944; and M. S. Murray, 1944- . Other offices include that of president, held by a different occupant yearly, and those of members of the Executive Board, elected as representatives of three geographical divisions of the state. The most important annual event of the WAVAI is the summer conference held each June at the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus. There members attend workshops and lectures and hold the annual business meeting of the organization.
Scope and Content Note
The records of the WAVAI are those of the secretary-treasurer's office, 1924 to 1964. The largest single category of material is correspondence of that office; it deals mainly with routine matters like membership, dues, and conference arrangements and is present in quantity only for 1938 to 1942. Scattered financial records are also included.
Other items in the collection are a copy of the constitution, lists of officers, executive committee minutes, standing committee reports, materials concerning the annual meeting, and WAVAI publications.
Administrative/Restriction Information
Presented by Marcus S. Murray, Cameron, Wisconsin, for the WAVAI, July 27, 1960.
Processed by Karen Baumann and archives students, June 19, 1970.
Contents List
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Constitution and By-laws, 1924; Amendment, , 1936; Lists of officers and committees, , 1944-1961
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Executive Committee minutes, 1938-1964
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Secretary-Treasurer's correspondence
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1938, June - 1939
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1940
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1941-1948; 1950; 1951
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Treasurer's records
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Reports, 1938-1949; 1952
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Budgets, 1951-1953
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Membership register, 1950-1951
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Dues list, 1941
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Annual Conference agendas, 1938; 1946-1948
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Annual Meeting minutes, 1938-1944; 1946-1950
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Standing Committee reports, 1938-1959, undated
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Resolutions of Appreciation and Replies, 1943; 1945-1948; 1954
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Publications, 1952; 1959, 1960
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Near print items concerning legislation, 1945-1946
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Other organizations
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National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association, 1950-1951
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Wisconsin Vocational Association, undated
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American Vocational Association, newsletters, 1946, June - 1947, Feb.
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Miscellaneous items, 1946, June - 1947, Feb.
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