4-H Slide Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS0285

Staff Only

Content Description

The 4-H Slide Collection contains 769 35-millimeter color slides of 4-H club activities during the 1960s and 1970s. Images depict activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, animal care, gardening, dairy judging, knitting, and other activities, as well as meetings, people, and events. There are also images of 1970s posters promoting 4-H, probably created by 4-H members. In addition, there is an undated slide show titled "Audio-Visual Media in Education" with many images showing people using broadcast and recording equipment.

Dates

Creation: 1964-1975

Conditions Governing Access

Contact Special Collections for access.

Organizational History

4-H (which stands for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) is the Cooperative Extension Service's educational program for young people. The program draws together the cooperative efforts of youths, volunteer leaders, state land-grant universities, state and local governments, foundations, and the Cooperative State Research, Educational and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 4-H partners work across the United States and internationally to assist youths in developing knowledge, skills, and experiences that will enable them to become productive members of society.