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

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

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The 4-H records consist of reports and minutes, correspondence, curricular materials, conference materials, biographical information, photographs, audio-visual materials, scrapbooks and histories of the organization in Minnesota. The collection is particularly strong in materials showcasing 4-H member participation in county and the Minnesota State Fair, particularly talent competitions and animal judging, youth conference participation, and reports documenting youth participation in international exchange programs. There is also a substantial amount of county and state fair photographs from the 1950s and 1960s.

51 boxes (51.0 cubic feet)

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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SNAC Resource ID: 8123355

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Kittleson, Arthur J.

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Minnesota State Fair

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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...

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...

National 4-H Council (U.S.)

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Harkness, Leonard

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