The E. J. Kyle (1894-1957) Papers contains reports, correspondence, speeches, articles, applications, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, programs, pictures, memorandums, lists, and resolutions. Materials include correspondence, reports, speeches, and articles on E. J. Kyle's attempts to acquire more land and construct new buildings for the School of Agriculture at Texas A & M College. Other speeches and articles written by E. J. Kyle are concerned with subjects as cotton, soil conservation, and the cultivation of vegetables, fruits and nuts, particularly pecans.

Also present are reports Kyle wrote pertaining to Texas A & M College's enrollment plans and teaching techniques in Agricultural classes. Since Kyle was the head of many different programs at Texas A & M College, his papers contain applications and other information regarding the Land Prize, Anderson-Clayton Company Scholarship, and programs on Short Courses taught from 1913 to 1936. In addition to his academic duties, Kyle was also deeply involved with various types of research and the papers contain a few of the booklets, articles, and resolutions pertaining to the Soil Erosion Project, Frozen Food Research, and Texas Wildlife Research.

Correspondence in the papers deals with not only E. J. Kyle's work, but also contains letters from former students, commendations sent to Kyle, and letters concerning the naming of Kyle Field sports arena on the Texas A & M College campus.

Photographs contained in the collection are pertain to agricultural topics, such as cattle and pecan trees, the NYA program, Texas A & M College buildings, Texas A & M College football teams and sports events, and Kyle Field.Several football team rosters, programs from football games, newspaper clippings about sports events, and correspondence dealing with Kyle's position on the Athletic Council represent Kyle's close connection with many of the Texas A & M College athletics program.

Also present is a certificate of Kyle's appointment to the Farm Credit Association.

Most pictures are captioned and relate to agriculture. Some negatives are included. Contains some L. A. Schreiner photos of Texas Longhorn and pecan tree, Kerrville, Texas. Some photos relate to soil conservation.

Projects investigate: Trichomoniasis in Cattle, Effect of the Growth Hormone of the Anterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland on Swine, Study of the Variations in Normal Composition of Milk Produced in Texas, Study of the Use of Milk Substitute Compared with Skim Milk for Feeding Dairy Calves, Mastitis Investigation.

Correspondence with those offering congratulations to Kyle upon his being elected Athletic Chairman, 1937; newspaper clipping on F. C. Bowen's history of Kyle Field; letter concerning Sugar Bowl, 1940; 1934 Kyle resignation from Athletic Council; correspondence with football players; handwritten speech given at Houston ISD stadium dedication; Kyle speech (1939) to football squad and coaches; copy of article from Battalion, 1926.

Contains incoming/outgoing correspondence, 1934 Frederic C. Howe Speech on neglected status of agriculture in the U.S., list of Extension Service County Agent work (1935), list of Texas Departments of Vocational Education (1934-1935).

Appraisal of Organization and Service of A & M College of TX: July-Aug. 1942. Bound report on the organization and services of A & M College.

includes applications of persons interested in prize, incoming/outgoing correspondence from applicants and those endorsing them, newspaper articles pertaining to land prize experiment, pamphlet describing the American Rio Grande Land and Irrigation Company, method of selecting winner, name of winner.

Contains incoming/outgoing correspondence with persons whose last names begin with letters J-O relating to Kyle speech, a copy of the speech, and endorsements.

Contains incoming/outgoing correspondence with persons whose last names begin with letters P-S relating to Kyle speech.

Includes applications of persons seeking prize, incoming/outgoing correspondence from applicants and those endorsing them, correspondence on committee members to select winner, qualification for receiving prize, pamphlets and correspondence containing information on the American Rio Grande Land and Irrigation Company.

Projects investigate: Varieties of Small Grain and Rye Grass For Winter Pasture, Dehydrated Sweet Potato Meal Vs. Ground Shelled Corn For Fattening Beef Calves, High Vs. Low Protein Rations for Lactating Dairy Cows, Studies of Methods of Handling Market and Hatching Eggs, Factors in Feeds of Animal Origin Affecting the Stability of Carotene.

School of Agriculture: Establishment of Departments. Correspondence relating to department establishments, a brief history of the Department of Horticulture, and a list of department names and dates that were established.

Incoming/outgoing correspondence with other U. S. colleges. Includes valuation of A and M agricultural holdings of other U. S. colleges. Includes evaluation of A and M agricultural holdings for 1928, 1929, 1931, 1935, 1937. Also, lists of agricultural holdings of other U.S. colleges.

Contains recommendations of School of Agriculture on reduction of cost of instruction for the state Board of Education, a legislative resolution adopted by State Board of Education, June 14, 1936, correspondence with various department of School of Agriculture concerning finances.

Contains 1905 report urging Kyle to remain on Athletic Council, 1910 petition signed by student body urging Kyle to remain on Athletic Council, 1939 speech to team and coaches, and Kyle's final resignation as Chairman of Athletic Council. Includes resolution adopted by Athletic Committee of the Association of Former A and M Students praising his service on Athletic Council. Incoming correspondence praising Kyle upon his resignation.

Includes 1943 teaching staff roll, agricultural trends report, correspondence on changing to semester plan (Iowa State College, 1952), statistical data on A and M, 1932-1944.

Collection includes 1907 or 1908 game at Kyle Field with Mr. and Mrs. Kyle in buggy, 1909 O.U. Game in Dallas, Corps greeting President Taft with Kyle in the background, first board fence around Kyle Field. Many photos are captioned.

Includes applications of persons seeking prize, incoming/outgoing correspondence from applicants and those endorsing them, newspaper clippings announcing winner.

Contains incoming/outgoing correspondence with persons whose last names begin with letters T-Y relating to Kyle speech, copy of address, newspaper clipping about Kyle address.

1933 correspondence concerning payment of an account

Contains 1931 radio talk, article on agricultural leadership, articles on positions for agricultural graduates, agriculture as a vocation, future of vocational agriculture work in Texas.

Reactions to Proposals and Recommendations of the Survey Committee, 1942-1943. Correspondence from various department heads relating to Survey Committee Report, Survey Committee named. Survey Committee Report is not in manuscript collection.