Identity elements
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1875-1984 (Creation)
Extent
11.75 Linear Feet, 7.00 Boxes
Name of creator
Biographical history
Anna Tessie Agan was born in Silver City, Iowa, on October 19, 1897. She earned her bachelor of science degree from the University of Nebraska in 1927. She received her master of science in Food Economics and Nutrition from Kansas State Agricultural… read more
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This collection includes biographical information, correspondence, research materials, photographic materials, and other documentation of Tessie Agan and her professional studies, especially related to farm home design, space utilization, urban renewal,… read more
System of arrangement
The collection is contained in seven boxes and arranged into four series: 1) Biographical Series (1940-1984, undated); 2) Correspondence (1965-1974, undated); 3) Subject Series (1875, 1918, 1922-1976, undated); and 4) Photographs and Negatives Series (… read more
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
All materials are open for research.
Conditions governing reproduction
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Accession numbers included U1988.23 and U1989.02. The first was from the Department of Clothing, Textiles, and Interior Design and the second was from the College of Human Ecology, and both accessions had been in the department and college for an unknown length of time.
Immediate source of acquisition
Acqusition Source: Various
Acqusition Method: Records tranfer
Acqusition Date: 19880816
Accruals
03/15/1989.
General note
Separated Materials: Fifteen items were separated and cataloged with this note: "Part of Tessie Agan papers."
Specialized notes
- Citation: [Item title], [item date], Tessie Agan papers, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Morse Department of Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.
Alternative identifier(s)
Archon Collection ID
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Archivist's note
Finding Aid Author: Cynthia A. Harris and Colin T. Halpin
Processing Info: Processor Cynthia A. Harris processed the bulk of the collection in 2015, and student assistant Colin Halpin processed the accrual in 2016. University archivist Cliff Hight… read more