Papers, 1901-1982.

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Papers, 1901-1982.

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The Paul C. Taff Papers consist of clippings, Extension photographs, booklets, pamphlets, and correspondence. Many of the papers relate to the development of the 4-H movement, the Iowa State Extension Service, and the national Catholic Rural Life Conference. There are extensive files relating to the early history and growth of the boys' and girls' club meetings in Iowa. Secondary research conducted by Taff and others related to 4-H beginnings is documented. These files include information on Iowans Oscar Herman Benson, Jessie Field Shambaugh, Cap Miller and other club pioneers, including W.B. Otwell of Illinois and A.B. Graham of Ohio. There are manuals and organizational materials related to 4-H clubs, 4-H photographs from 1905 to 1965, and records of the Jasper County, Iowa 4-H group, the "Sunbonnet Sues (1963-1978) as well. Extension information consists of bulletins and pamphlets related to field days across Iowa. Of special note are materials documenting Taff's work on harvest home picnics, the Youth Committee (1940-1950), and the "Pig Crop Special Education Train." This train traveled across Iowa in the fall of 1929 on the North Western and Burlington lines promoting better hog farming. The harvest home picnic materials include posters promoting the events. Extension photographs cover from 1905 to 1965.

5 linear ft. (18 document boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University. Cooperative Extension Service

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The ISU Cooperative Extension Service was founded in 1906, established by the Iowa General Assembly. The Service works with a variety of organizations, agencies, and institutions, and offers programs on agricultural production, conservation of natural resources, family and farm living, 4-H club work, youth development, and community improvement. From the description of Forestry Extension Service publications, 1921-1942. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 48453825 F...

Taff, Paul Clifford, 1887-

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Paul C. Taff received a B.S. in agriculture from Iowa State University in 1913 and an LL. D. from Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa in 1949. Taff trained under Perry G. Holden and became assistant director of the Iowa State Extension Service, 1917-1952. He was an associate and extension professor of farm crops and soils, 1912-14, and acting director, May - September, 1914. Concurrent with serving as the Extension Service assistant director for 35 years, Taff was the Iowa State 4-H Club leader, 1919-1...

Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...