Abstract

Consists of correspondence and publications relating primarily to Friant’s work as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture during the New Deal. The materials cover the years from 1931 through 1936. Items include miscellaneous letters concerning relief issues and government publications on drainage and irrigation projects.

Abstract Papers relating to Friant’s careers in business and public service, an important promoter of economic development for Southeast Missouri, as an officer in the Himmelberger-Harrison Land and Investment Company (1915-1925), as special representative for the Little River Drainage District Association, as Secretary-Treasurer of the National Drainage Association (1931-1933), and as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture (1933-1939). Includes correspondence, copies of federal documents...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection primarily consists of public correspondence and secondary materials relating to Friant’s careers in business and public service. Private or family correspondence is minimal. Major topics in the collection’s materials include correspondence concerning the activities of the Little River Drainage District and the National Drainage Association with copies of federal documents regarding rural population, flood control, land reclamation, and farm relief. Also included are files...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection primarily consists of public correspondence and secondary materials relating to Friant’s careers in business and public service. Private or family correspondence is minimal. Major topics in the collection’s materials include correspondence concerning the activities of the Little River Drainage District and the National Drainage Association with copies of federal documents regarding rural population, flood control, land reclamation, and farm relief. Also included are files...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection primarily consists of public correspondence and secondary materials relating to Friant’s careers in business and public service. Private or family correspondence is minimal. Major topics in the collection’s materials include correspondence concerning the activities of the Little River Drainage District and the National Drainage Association with copies of federal documents regarding rural population, flood control, land reclamation, and farm relief. Also included are files...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection primarily consists of public correspondence and secondary materials relating to Friant’s careers in business and public service. Private or family correspondence is minimal. Major topics in the collection’s materials include correspondence concerning the activities of the Little River Drainage District and the National Drainage Association with copies of federal documents regarding rural population, flood control, land reclamation, and farm relief. Also included are files...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection primarily consists of public correspondence and secondary materials relating to Friant’s careers in business and public service. Private or family correspondence is minimal. Major topics in the collection’s materials include correspondence concerning the activities of the Little River Drainage District and the National Drainage Association with copies of federal documents regarding rural population, flood control, land reclamation, and farm relief. Also included are files...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection primarily consists of public correspondence and secondary materials relating to Friant’s careers in business and public service. Private or family correspondence is minimal. Major topics in the collection’s materials include correspondence concerning the activities of the Little River Drainage District and the National Drainage Association with copies of federal documents regarding rural population, flood control, land reclamation, and farm relief. Also included are files...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection primarily consists of public correspondence and secondary materials relating to Friant’s careers in business and public service. Private or family correspondence is minimal. Major topics in the collection’s materials include correspondence concerning the activities of the Little River Drainage District and the National Drainage Association with copies of federal documents regarding rural population, flood control, land reclamation, and farm relief. Also included are files...