Claude H. Willoughby Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms Coll. 070

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Claude H. Willoughby. It includes miscellaneous biographical material, manuscripts, a few published articles, and chronologically-arranged correspondence. Letters from farmers and ranchers provide information about the early activities of the College of Agriculture, particularly relating to the dairy and range cattle industries. Willoughby is remembered for his work in the eradication of ticks and Texas tick fever among Florida's herds. Also of interest is the correspondence surrounding the break-up of his Georgia dairy farm partnership as a comment on the business climate and ethic of the early twentieth century.

Dates

Creation: 1889-1919

Creator

Willoughby, Claude H., 1875-1966. (Person)

Access

University Archives collections are available for research. Portions of the collections may be restricted due to the requirements of applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to FERPA and HIPAA, and in accordance with best practices as defined by the Society of American Archivists.

Biographical/Historical Note

Professor of Animal Husbandry at the University of Florida College of Agriculture (1912-1947).

Extent

0.8 Linear feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Biographical material, manuscripts, a few published articles, and chronologically-arranged correspondence. The materials provide information about the early activities of the College of Agriculture, particularly relating to the dairy and range cattle industries.