Burnett, E. A. (Edgar Albert), 1865-1941

Person

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Biography

The Board of Regents established the Department of Animal Husbandry in 1898 and E. A. Burnett was hired to be the Head of the Department in 1899. Burnett had only two faculty members in his fledgling department that first year, Professor C.H. Elmendorf and Professor H.R. Smith. His titles while at the University included Chancellor of the University of Nebraska, Dean, College of Agriculture, and Director, Experiment Station.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

E.A. Burnett, Correspondence, Chancellor Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-05-11-01

Dates: 1927-1938

Found in: Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries / E.A. Burnett, Correspondence, Chancellor Records

E.A. Burnett, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG-08-01-01

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of E.A. Burnett's correspondence and letterpress books from 1903 to 1927. The letters include general and university correspondence during his time as department head as well as correspondence with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and experimental stations in North Platte, Scottsbluff, Valentine, and Culbertson, Nebraska.

Dates: 1898-1927

Found in: Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries / E.A. Burnett, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Records

E.A. Burnett, Speeches, Chancellor Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-05-11-02

Scope and Contents

This record group includes speeches written and presented by Avery during his term as University of Nebraska chancellor along with associated articles. The majority of speeches are those given at the university or in Nebraska, unless otherwise noted.

Dates: 1927-1940

Found in: Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries / E.A. Burnett, Speeches, Chancellor Records

E.A. Burnett, Subject Correspondence, Chancellor Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-05-11-04

Scope and Contents

The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by subject and covers a wide range of topics related to university administration and activities. Among the subjects are: university events such as honors day, charter day, convocations and commencements; student financial aid and scholarships; military training and the War Department; budgets and planning; campus buildings; faculty and staff; the Board of Regents; University Foundation; and educational associations.

Dates: 1927-1940

Found in: Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries / E.A. Burnett, Subject Correspondence, Chancellor Records

E.A. Burnett, University Correspondence, Chancellor Records

Record Group

Identifier: RG-05-11-03

Scope and Contents

This correspondence includes letters to and from individuals associated with the University of Nebraska, organized alphabetically by last name.

Dates: 1927-1940

Found in: Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries / E.A. Burnett, University Correspondence, Chancellor Records

Superintendent's Letterpress Books, Farmer's Institutes Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG-08-20-02

Scope and Contents

This collection contains letterpress books with correspondence from Superintendents F.W. Taylor, E.A. Burnett and W.P. Synder.

Dates: 1893-1905

Found in: Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries / Superintendent's Letterpress Books, Farmer's Institutes Records

Burnett, E. A. (Edgar Albert), 1865-1941

Biography

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

E.A. Burnett, Correspondence, Chancellor Records

E.A. Burnett, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Records

E.A. Burnett, Speeches, Chancellor Records

E.A. Burnett, Subject Correspondence, Chancellor Records

E.A. Burnett, University Correspondence, Chancellor Records

Superintendent's Letterpress Books, Farmer's Institutes Records

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