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National 4-H Camp Medal
Content Description
The National 4-H Camp Medal is a bronze-toned medal measuring 1.5 inches x 2 inches. It is presumed to be a participant's badge from the Third National 4-H Camp held in Washington, D.C. in 1929.
The front (obverse) of the disc carries the words "United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Colleges" in an outer ring, and "Cooperative Extension Service" in an inner ring. The clover-shaped 4-H emblem occupies the center. The back (reverse) contains the following words: United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., National Boys & Girls 4-H Club Camp, 1929. There is a hinged pin with a clasp across the back of a bar attached to the medal.
Dates
- Creation: 1929
Conditions Governing Access
Contact Special Collections for access.
Total Size of Collection
1 boxes (1 small box, envelope)
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The medal was found and purchased in June 2013 at a flea market in New Oxford, Pennsylvania by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service scientist Dr. Gary L. Miller and his wife, Melissa K. Miller. The medal at time of purchase did not include any historical or ownership information.
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- Language of description
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- Script of description
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Repository Details
Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository
National Agricultural Library
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