4-H records 1913-2003 (bulk 1940-1990)

Minnesota State Fair

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University of Minnesota. General Extension Division

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In Minnesota, 4-H grew out of the boys and girls clubs movement. Theodore (Dad) Erickson, introduced the first agricultural club in 1904, focusing on teaching boys about corn-growing and culminating in growing competitions. In 1912, Erickson was appointed as the first 4-H club leader in Minnesota, a position he held until 1940. Conservation education was added to programming in the 1920s, with the center of activity at the Leadership Camp at Itasca State park. The public face of 4-H historically...

Erickson, T. A. (Theodore A.)

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T.A. (Dad) Erickson was a member of the University staff from 1912-1940. During that time, he organized and directed the Minnesota 4-H Club. Following his retirement from the University (1940), he was hired by General Mills to work on rural youth activities, largely with the 4-H. Erickson was the author of "The American Creed", a popular document which was printed and distributed by General Mills during WWII. From the description of Theodore August Erickson papers, 1901-1956. (Univer...

National 4-H Council (U.S.)

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Kittleson, Arthur J.

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Harkness, Leonard

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