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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Records of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia 4-H Horse Program, RG 26/4/2, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in June 2017.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangment, and description of the Records of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia 4-H Horse Program was completed in November 2018.

Historical Note

4-H started in Illinois in 1898 and came to Virginia in 1908. The program was orginally known as Agriculture and Home Economics Clubs before becoming 4-H Clubs. Today, 4-H can be found in 107 counties and cities of Virginia. 4-H Clubs, specifically the Horse Programs, provide physical and emotional development, including confidence building. The Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University host the Virginia 4-H Horse Program, which emphasizes equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, and horsemanship. The program hosts horse camps, state shows, educational events, and more throughout the state.

Scope and Content

The Records of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia 4-H Horse Program contain photographs, audiotapes, negatives, and slides, which document state shows, Virginia State Fairs, and other events throughout the state. Slides, dating from 1959 to 1993, include pictures of horses, 4-H teams, 4-H competitions and events, and informational slides. Photographs depict the 2002 and 2003 State Horse Shows, Awards Programs, the 1996 Judging Team, the 1991 Virginia State Fair, and the 1973 State 4-H Horse Show. There are also assorted and undated negatives and photographs from Smithfield, regional competitions, State Horse Shows, and State Fairs. Finally, the collection contains undated audiotapes of several individuals and judging teams.

Arrangement

The Records of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia 4-H Horse Program are organized by type: Slides, Photographs, Negatives, and Audiotapes.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• 4-H clubs
• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Cooperative Extension Service
• Virginia Cooperative Extension. 4-H Youth Development
• Virginia Cooperative Extension. 4-H Youth Development
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Records of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia 4-H Horse Program by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your- work/public-domain/cc0/ ).