Robert Finley Spence Papers

Collection

Identifier: RG 09-9.48

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

These are the papers of Robert Finley Spence, extension agent for Southern Madison and Rockcastle counties. Included in the collection are numerous clippings regarding the work and life of Spence as well as Spence's annual county agricultural agent reports (containing narrative and photographs) for Rockcastle and Southern Madison County, Kentucky.

Dates

created: 1915-1964

Creator

Spence, Robert Finley. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Extent

3.00 ms_boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Robert Finley Spence graduated from the Berea College Foundation School and completed the Agricultural course of the Vocational School at Berea in 1914 before starting a forty year career as extension agent for Southern Madison and Rockcastle counties, Kentucky. Spence also taught courses at Berea College, worked with the Vocational School, and was heavily involved with the 4-H Club and other organizations in Kentucky. After retiring from his County Agent position in 1954, Spence became coordinator of Agricultural activities at Berea College. He remained in this position until 1958.