Charles E. Gapen papers, 1929-1965

Summary Information

Title: Charles E. Gapen papers
Inclusive Dates: 1929-1965

Creator:
  • Gapen, Charles E.
CallNumber: Collection D

Quantity: Collection includes: papers, carbon-copies, postcards, envelopes, and photographs2.25 Linear Feet 4 letter document boxes, 1 half letter document box
Repository:

Abstract:
The Charles E. Gapen papers are a collection of writings created by Charles Gapen and others who worked at the US Department of Agriculture. Gapen worked in various roles within the USDA during his career, including press writer, Chief of the Press Service of the USDA, Chief of Information at the USDA's Department of Engineering, and as an Information Specialist at the USDA's Research Service. Gapen also wrote poetry and prose in his free time, some of which was published. This collection contains poetry and prose writings from Gapen, photographs and articles regarding Gapen, and correspondence between Gapen and various professionals. The majority of the collection, however, is press and radio releases written from within the USDA, mostly ranging from 1943 to 1953.

Language: English .

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