Hatch, D. Spencer (Duane
Spencer)
Hatch, Emily Gilchriest, 1897-
Collection Name:
Duane Spencer Hatch papers,
Inclusive Dates:
1912-1982
Bulk Dates:
(bulk 1940-1982)
Physical Description:
9 Linear Feet
Abstract:
Duane Spencer Hatch (1888-1963) was an agriculturalist,
researcher, and pioneer in rural reconstruction and community development. This
collection contains materials pertaining to the life and work of Duane Spencer Hatch.
Hatch conducted research in Costa Rica, India, Sri Lanka (formally known as Ceylon),
Mexico, and in Parker, Arizona. The collection contains research materials such as field
notes, diaries, correspondence, and reports, along with photographic materials
concerning these rural locations. Personal materials in the collection from Hatch, and
his wife Emily Hatch, include bibliographic and biographic materials, correspondence,
publicly files, and photographs. Audio and visual materials in the collection include
movies created by Hatch in movie reel and DVD format and talks given by Hatch in record
and CD format.
Collection Number:
MS 482
Language:
Repository:
University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/
E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu
Biographical Note
Duane Spencer Hatch (1888-1963) was born on a farm in Greenwich, New York and was a
pioneer in rural reconstruction and community development. He graduated from Cornell
University in 1915 with a B.Sc in Agriculture, an M.Sc in Agriculture in 1916, and
another Master's degree in Rural Sociology, Economics, and Education. He continued his
education at Yale University and Cornell University for a PhD in Rural Sociology,
Economics, and Education, which he received in 1928. In 1916, Hatch went to India and
Mesopotamia for service with British and Indian troops during World War I, under the
auspices of the Indian National Council, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). He
later returned to India, with his wife Emily Hatch, to begin his long career in rural
reconstruction under the support of the YMCAs of India and was later appointed to the
United Nations' Food and Agricultural Committee. Starting in the 1940s, he directed
community developments in Mexico. After retiring from the YMCA, he served as the
director of an agricultural project for the Pan American Union in Costa Rica. Hatch then
went on to establish a Community Development Center for the United Nations (UNESCO) in
Sri Lanka (formally known as Ceylon). From 1957-1960, he worked in Parker, Arizona as
the Director of Community Development for the Colorado River Tribes Reservation. He then
retired to Tucson, Arizona where he became a consultant to the Sociology Department at
the University of Arizona and Director of Field Work for students working towards their
MA Degree in Community Development.
Scope and Content Note
The inclusive dates for this collection are 1912-1982, with the bulk of the material
dating from 1940-1970. The materials in the collection relate to Duane Spencer Hatch,
his personal life and his research. Personal correspondence, publicity materials from
his popular works,Up From Poverty and Toward Freedom From Want, and materials from a
possible book about the life and work of Hatch is found in this collection. His wife,
Emily Hatch, accompanied Hatch to rural locations to aid in his research and to do some
research on her own. Personal materials from her include business correspondence,
speeches conducted, and written reports and typescripts. Hatch's research materials
about rural reconstruction, community development, and fundamental education from
Arizona, India, Sri Lanka (formally known as Ceylon), Costa Rica, and Mexico are
contained in this collection. When identifying the folders in the collection, Ceylon and
Sri Lanka are interchangeable. Note that Hatch's research materials use the term Ceylon,
because he conducted his research before the change of name to Sri Lanka. Research
materials include personal diaries and notebooks, reports, correspondence, and hand
written notes. Hatch worked with multiple organizations including UNESCO, YMCAs of
India, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the
International Alliance of Women. Materials pertaining to these organizations include
reports, correspondence, and publicity materials. The collection also contains
photographs, personal photo albums, prints, positives, and negatives of the Hatch family
and the locations and villages that they researched and visited. The collection contains
movie reels and access copies in DVD format of movies made by Duane Spencer Hatch and
one particular movie,The Mexico Story, was a collaboration with his brother, Ira Hatch.
Audio materials include records and access copies in CD format of talks given by Duane
Spencer Hatch about the work he has done in India, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The sixth
series is audio-visual materials and is divided into four sub-series: photographs and
negatives, color slides, motion picture film, and sound recordings. All of these
materials were produced by Smith during his visits with the Seri Indians. Additional
photographs can be found in the series, Research Files. Films in box 9 have been placed
in cold storage due to fragile condition.
Use of original audio visual materials is restricted due to their fragile nature. Use of
original audio visual materials is restricted due to their fragile nature.
Copyright
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of
the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her
transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for the University of Arizona, its officers,
employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he
or she is an owner of copyright.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
Education and rural development
Unesco -- India
Young Men's Christian Association (India)
Geographic Name(s)
Costa Rica -- Rural conditions
India -- Rural conditions
Mexico -- Rural conditions
Sri Lanka -- Rural conditions
Subject(s)
Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian
Reservation, Arizona and California -- Rural conditions
This series is arranged alphabetically and by subject. It contains materials from
the personal lives of Duane Spencer Hatch and his wife, Emily Gilchriest Hatch.
Contents include biographical materials, correspondence, publicity materials, and
materials for a possible book based on the life and work of Duane Spencer
Hatch.
This series is arranged topically. It contains research materials used by and
created by Duane Spencer Hatch. These materials would include field notes,
reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings and materials for various projects he
was involved in.
This series is arranged alphabetically. It is comprised of reports, programmes,
and memorandums written by Duane Spencer Hatch, from conferences that he attended,
or from committees he served on. Typescripts and publications from Duane Spencer
Hatch and his wife, Emily Hatch, are represented as well. The typescript What Did He Leave To Grow? by Emily Hatch is lacking
chapter eight.
This series is arranged topically and alphabetically. It contains photographs and
negatives of Duane Spencer Hatch, his wife Emily, and their family in their
personal lives and in the countries they traveled for research. Photographs also
include Hatch's research destinations, the groups of peoples in those countries,
organizations he belonged to, and the work he did in rural reconstruction and
education. Photo albums created by the Hatches are in this series as well. One
oversized photo can be found in Box 8. Subseries 4: Publicity Photos is lacking
Book Into Their New Day-Group
2.
This series is arranged by format and alphabetically. It contains movie reels and
access copies in DVD format of movies made by Duane Spencer. Records and two
cassette tapes and access copies in CD format of talks given by Duane Spencer
Hatch and the narrative portion of the movie,Up From
Poverty are in this series. It also contains publicity materials, such
as a movie poster from Give Us the Earth. Films in
box 9 have been placed in cold storage due to fragile condition.
Existence and Location of Copies
The motion picture films and audio materials in this collection have been
digitized for research access. Please contact Special Collections for more
information.
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original audio visual materials is restricted due to their fragile
nature.
1 access DVD composite of silent 16mm film and 78 rpm soundtrack held in box
8. Digital access copy available.
8
9
Fundamental Education Around the World–UNESCO Radio Talk in
Paris, 1950
1 Items
(aluminum lacquer disc
12 inch; 78 rpm)
Existence and Location of Copies
1 access CD. Digital access copy available.
Scope and Contents
Side 1 (4 minutes): Fundamental Education Around the World–UNESCO Radio Talk
in Paris, 1950; Duane Spencer Hatch discussing his and his wife's
educational work in India and Mexico.
8
10,
11
Michigan State College Radio–Talks by Hatch about Costa Rica, India,
and Mexico, undated
2 Items
(aluminum lacquer disc
12 inch; 78 rpm)
Scope and Contents
Part 1 (5:35 min) and Part 3 (4:57 min): Discussion on Michigan State
College Radio by Duane Spencer Hatch about his work in Costa Rica, India,
and Mexico.
Part 2 (3:44 min): Discussion on Michigan State College Radio by Duane
Spencer Hatch about his work in Costa Rica, India, and Mexico.
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital access copy available.
8
12
Talk by Duane Spencer Hatch in Evansville, Indiana, undated
1 Items
(aluminum lacquer disc
12 inch; 78 rpm)
Scope and Contents
Phonograph recording of a talk by Dr. Duane Spencer Hatch.
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital access copy available.
8
1
Oral history interviews conducted by Emily Gilchreist
Hatch, undated
1 Audio cassettes
Audio Magnetics Corporation stock
brand.
(two-sided; 60 minutes)
Scope and Contents
Oral history interviews conducted by Emily Gilchreist Hatch about Duane
Spencer Hatch's work and legacy, agricultural life and methods.
Existence and Location of Copies
1 CD access copy.
8
2
Oral history interviews conducted by Emily Gilchreist
Hatch, undated
1 Audio cassettes
Mallory stock brand.
(two-sided; 46 minutes)
Scope and Contents
Oral history interviews conducted by Emily Gilchreist Hatch about Duane
Spencer Hatch's work and legacy, agricultural life and methods.