Finding Aid for the James K. "Tex" Lewis Papers
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Collection Summary
Identifier
UA 53.33
Title
James K. (Tex) Lewis Papers
Dates
1948-1995
Physical Description
29.94 linear feet [20 record boxes, 7 oversize boxes]
Name of Creator(s)
Lewis, James K.
Language
English
Access Note
Open. This material does not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Preferred Citation
Name of item, Collection identifier, box #, folder #, Collection Title, South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Abstract
James K. “Tex” Lewis was a professor of Animal and Range Sciences at South Dakota State University from 1950 to 1985. The collection comprises his work in teaching and research in range management and range livestock nutrition. It includes studies and projects conducted primarily at the Cottonwood Range Field Station, Antelope Range Field Station, and the Badlands region of South Dakota. The materials cover various topics such as cattle weights, clip plot data analysis, soil moisture samples and utilization studies. They also demonstrate collaborative efforts with prominent organizations.
Biographical Note
James K. "Tex" Lewis was born on October 24, 1924, in Waco, Texas. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Colorado State University in 1948 and a Master of Science in Animal Science from Montana State College in 1951. Lewis pursued graduate studies in range management at Texas A&M University.
Lewis assumed the role of professor of Animal Sciences at South Dakota State University, focusing on teaching and research in range management and range livestock nutrition. Lewis conducted grazing, supplementation, and range improvement studies at the Cottonwood Range Field Station and Antelope Range Field Station, including biometric analyses of grassland ecosystems. Recognitions include the Special Appreciation Award from the South Dakota Section of the Society for Range Management in 1975, the Trail Boss Award in 1980, and the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Society of Range Management in 1984.
James K. "Tex" Lewis retired from South Dakota State University in 1985, leaving behind a legacy in range management.
Contents Note
This collection presents a comprehensive overview of James K. Lewis’s studies and projects conducted at various field stations, including Cottonwood Range and Antelope Range field stations, as well as the Badlands of South Dakota. The primary focus is on range management, forage production, and utilization and cover a broad spectrum of topics, including cattle weights, clip plot data analysis, soil moisture samples, and utilization studies, reflecting extensive data collection over several years. The collection also highlights interactions with prominent organizations like the American Grassland Council and the American Society of Range Management, indicating collaborative efforts and regional projects. The material covers a diverse range of studies, projects, and course materials related to range management. These include aerial photographs, ecological grassland studies, tool calibration and extensive field data collection. The breadth of topics covered underscores a holistic approach to understanding and preserving ecosystems within these regions.
Subject Headings
- Lewis, James K.
- Grazing
- Range management
- Range management – Study and teaching
- Rangelands
- South Dakota – Antelope Range Field Station
- South Dakota – Badlands National Park Region
- South Dakota – Cottonwood Range Field Station
Bibliography
Effect of Flushing and Gonadotropin on Ovulation Rate of Yearling Ewes on Range
South Dakota Sheep Field Day Research Reports, 1970
Lewis, James K.; Bush, Leon F.; Haferkamp, Marshall; Trevillyan, W.R.
Open PRAIRIE: Open Public Research Access Institutional Repository and Information Exchange
Effect of grazing intensity and range condition on hydrology of western South Dakota ranges
Bulletin (South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station); no 647
Hanson, Clayton L.; Lewis, James K.; Kuhlman, Armine R.
Brookings: Animal Science Dept., Agricultural Experiment Station, South Dakota State University, 1978
Call number: 630.7 So.12 no. 647
Effect of Lambing Ration on Survival and Weaning Weight of Range Lambs
South Dakota Sheep Field Day Research Reports, 1967
Lewis, James K.; Trevillyan, W.R.
Open PRAIRIE: Open Public Research Access Institutional Repository and Information Exchange
Grazing Studies at Antelope Range A Progress Report 1964-69
South Dakota Sheep Field Day Research Reports, 1970
Lewis, James K.; Trevillyan, W.R.; Haferkamp, Marshall
Open PRAIRIE: Open Public Research Access Institutional Repository and Information Exchange
Intensity of grazing: its effect on livestock and forage production
Bulletin (South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station); no. 459
Brookings, S.D.: Animal Husbandry Dept., Agricultural Experiment Station, South Dakota State College, 1956
Call Number: 630.7 So87.12 no. 459
South Dakota range: its nature and use
Extension circular (South Dakota State University. Cooperative Extension Service: 605
Lewis, James K.; Albee, Leslie R.; Howard, Paul L.
Brookings, S.D.: Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State College, 1963
Call number: 630.732 So87.17 no. 605
Access
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
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