RMM04326.xml Guide to the Harold L. Creal papers, [ca. 1916]-1986 Creal, Harold L. papers, [ca. 1916]-1986 Compiled by A.C. Lipsky Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library April 2004

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Finding aid encoded by Martin HeggestadApril 2004 2007-05-29 converted from EAD 1.0 to EAD 2002 Guide to the Harold L. Creal Papers,[ca. 1916]-1986 Collection Number: 4326 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Cornell University Library Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524 rareref@cornell.edu http://rmc.library.cornell.edu A.C. Lipsky February 1988 Martin Heggestad, April 2004 © 2002 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY Harold L. Creal papers, [ca. 1916]-1986. 4326 Harold L. Creal, 1896-1987. 2 cubic ft. Correspondence, notes, speeches, memoranda, certificates, clippings, financial records, photographs, and printed material. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library Correspondence, notes, speeches, memoranda, certificates, clippings, financial records, photographs, and printed material concerning the American Agriculturist, Inc.; Century Farms in various New York counties; GLF and the New York State Grange; the New York State Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Inc.; the New York State Fair; and the New York Farm Bureau. Personal papers include materials pertaining to the Cornell University Alumni Association, YMCA, church work, and the Homer, New York, school and Planning Board. Collection material in English BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Harold Leroy Creal graduated from Cornell University in 1921. He operated a dairy farm in Cortland County, New York. From 1932 to 1938, he served as Supervisor of the Town of Homer, New York. He also served in the New York State Assembly from 1939 to 1950, as Director of the New York State Fair from 1950 to 1955, as Director of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association, and as Director of the Cooperative Grange League Federation.

 COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Correspondence, notes, speeches, memoranda, certificates, clippings, financial records, photographs, and printed material concerning the American Agriculturist, Inc.; Century Farms in various New York counties; GLF and the New York State Grange; the New York State Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Inc.; the New York State Fair; and the New York Farm Bureau. Personal papers include materials pertaining to the Cornell University Alumni Association, YMCA, church work, and the Homer, New York, school and Planning Board.

 SUBJECTS Names: Creal, Harold L., 1896-1987. American Agriculturist, Inc. Cornell University Alumni Association. Homer (N.Y.).Planning Board. National Grange. New York State Council of Farmer Cooperatives. New York State Fair. New York State Farm Bureau Federation. New York State Grange. Subjects: Agricultural exhibitions--New York (State) Agriculture--New York (State) Agriculture, Cooperative--New York (State) Young Men's Christian associations. Form and Genre Terms: Photographs. INFORMATION FOR USERS Cite As:

Harold L. Creal papers, #4326. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

 RELATED MATERIAL

Harold L. Creal. Oral History. Ithaca, N.Y.: New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Historical Documentation Program.

 CONTAINER LIST 1 1 1956, 1970 Accounts for Building House 1 2 1956 Accounts for Building House on Hudson Street 1 3 1966 Agway - Board of Directors Meetings 1 4-5 1942-1978 Alpha Gamma Rho 1 6 1981-1986 Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni 1 7 1980-1986 Alumni Association 1 8 1976-1979, 1986 American Agriculturist, Inc. 1 9 1949-1955 Artificial Breeders' Cooperative, Inc. 1 10 1921, 1951 H.E. Babcock 1 11 1969-1981 Century Farms 1 12 1976-1977 Chenango County 1 13 1978 Century Farm - Madison County 1 14 1977-1980 Century Farm - Onondaga County 1 15 1975 Century Farm - Schuyler County 1 16 1974-1975 Century Farm - Seneca County 1 17 1974-1980 Century Farm - Bill Worth 1 18 1977-1981 College of Agriculture 1 19 1973-1984 Congregational Church 1 20 1976-1982 Farm Bureau 1 21-22 1978 Cortland County Republican Committee 1 23 1961-1966 Council of Churches, Capital Funds 1 24 1962-1980 Council of Churches, Finance Committee 1 25 1964-1969 Farmers and World Affairs 1 26 1949 Financial Records 1 27 1971 John B. Folmer - Creal Tax Papers 1 28 1955 G.L.F. 1 29 1967 State Grange - Committee on Education 1 30 1966-1976 Empire State Grange 1 31 1956-1957 Home Farm Problem 1 32 1947-1978 Homer Centralized School 1 33 1943 Homer GLF Service 1 34 1958-1971 Town of Homer - Planning Board 1 35 1976-1978 Men's Garden Clubs 1 36 1951-1954 Milk - Herrell DeGraff 1 37 1950-1970 Correspondence - Thomas E. Milliman 1 38 1927-1953 Miscellaneous Accounts, etc. 1 39 Miscellaneous Accounts, etc. 1 40 Miscellany 1 41 Miscellaneous Notes and Speeches 2 1 1949 Miscellaneous - Commission on Agriculture 2 2 1966-1978 Muscial Museum, State Fair 2 3 1948-1950, 1974 Dean W.I. Myers 2 4 1936, 1944-1945 Old Bull Proofs 2 5 1956 New York Farm Bureau 2 6 1967-1968 New York State Council of Churches 2 7 1954-1958 New York State Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Inc. 2 8 1956-1960 New York State Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Inc. 2 9 1954-1962 New York State Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Inc. 2 10 1955-1985 New York State Rural Safety Council 2 11 1930-1964 Old Times 2 12 1964-1971 Personal Items 2 13 1956-1979 Christmas Letters, Personal, Miscellaneous 2 14 1961-1974 Personal Items 2 15 1970 Personal - Bill of Sale, Cattle, Equipment, Supplies, Rental Contract to Leonard B. Morgan 2 16 Personal - Certificates 2 17 Personal - "The Speed Demon" 2 18 1985-1986 Personal Letters and Clippings 2 19 Personal Items 2 20 Photographs 2 21 1958 Photograph: G.L.F. Dinner for Directors and Staff 2 22 1960 New York State Fair 2 23 1969 Repair to Ahrens House 2 24 1976 Republican County Committee 2 25 1966 Creal Retirement Dinner 2 26 1970-1971 Rotary Education 2 27 1956-1958 Rural Church Institute 2 28 1950-1962 Rural Citizens for Good Government 2 29 1969 Salvation Army 2 30 1950-1957 Soil Conservation 2 31 1969 Tompkins County Wage Dispute 2 32 1976 Tours 2 33 1930-1965 Tuberculosis Testing 2 34 1963-1964 United Fund 2 35 1969 United Fund - Rural Advance Gifts 2 36 1967-1968 Witter Agricultural Museum 2 37 1967-1981 YMCA 2 38 1976-1986 YMCA 2 39 1958 Zoning - Town of Homer 2 40-41 Century Farms 2 42 Notes, Memos, etc. 2 43-44 Notes and Speeches