Date Original
1870
Description
This collection consists of three blank application forms for membership in Patrons of Husbandry Grange, dated 1870.
Biographical/Historical Note
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry was founded in December 1867. Arkansas' first Grange chapter was established in August 1872. Arkansas State Grange was founded in June 1873. The purpose of the Grange was to protect farmers from "middlemen and monopolists," and encourage farmers to practice crop diversification and economic cooperation.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.086.035
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Patron of Husbandry (Grange) application forms, SMC.086.035
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Patron of Husbandry (Grange) application forms, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
