International Archives Day
June 9 is International Archives Day with a theme of Archives, Citizenship and Interculturalism. In recognition of this day, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives highlights our collection of 4-H club materials. A program founded more than a 100 years ago, 4-H currently reaches more than 7 million young people in more than 50 countries. While the bulk of the programs are managed through Cooperate Extension at land-grant universities in the United States such as the University of Idaho there are also independent 4-H programs being implemented on a global scale*
The clover symbol with the H on each leaf is the symbol of the program representing Head, Heart, Hands, and Health
(Illustration MA 2017-12 4-H Club Records)
Agricultural science has always been a strong focus for 4-H clubs. The raising and showing of livestock is often traditionally associated with 4-H…
(Photo-MG 364 4-H Clubs of Idaho Records 1913-1985)
as is the study of crops and plants….
4-H members study plant seeds in an Agronomy class in 1923(PG 4-1-7)
and learning about new and innovative methods of farming.
(MG 364 4-H Clubs of Idaho Records 1913-1985)
4-H has long been providing its members with opportunities to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(STEM) through activities and projects.
Mohammed Alief with the University of Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology discusses mineral analysis with 4-H members in 1962. (PG 4-1-32j)
Through the years the objective of 4-H, nationally and internationally, has remained the same; development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. This is demonstrated, for example, through the leadership opportunities offered through statewide and national gatherings called the 4-H Congress.
Idaho 4-H delegates to the national 4-H Congress meet with Idaho Congresswoman Gracie Pfost in 1954.(PG 4-01-77d)
*www.4-H.org/about/global-network/
