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Reid, William M. (1891-1979). Papers, 1911-1965, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0018

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of minutes of the advisory council, articles, and reports on the rice industry. Also included are the Rice Millers Association newsletters and other miscellaneous materials. These papers are valuable historical records of the Rice Industry.

William Reid donated the collection.

Dates

  • 1911-1965, n.d.

Creator

Biographical / Historical

William M. Reid was a rice miller, president, and executive vice president of the Rice Millers Association. Reid retired in 1962 as chief administrator of the Rice Millers Association. He has been connected with the Rice Industry for about 50 years. Reid served on the advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, secured a rice trade agreement with Cuba, and organized the U.S. Rice Export Development Association.

Extent

2.291667 Linear Feet (2 feet and 3.5 inches of materials contained in 6 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Title
William M. Reid Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
04/30/2019
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031