Abstract The John G. Alphin Papers are a valuable resource for researching mechanization of agriculture in the 20th century and Clemson University’s role in the process. Alphin was a professor of Agricultural (and Biological) Engineering at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center from 1965-1997.The collection contains audio-visual materials, computer programs, correspondence, drawings, experimental data, memorandums, research notes, research papers, reports and other...