Oregon State University Extension Association/4-H Records, 1977-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Oregon State University Extension Association/4-H
Title
Oregon State University Extension Association/4-H Records
Dates
1977-1996 (inclusive)
1980-1992 (bulk)
Quantity
0.7 cubic feet, including 622 photographs and 1 audiocassette, (3 boxes)
Collection Number
MSS OSUEA4H
Summary
The Oregon State University Extension Association/4-H Records document the members, programs, and activities of the professional association of 4-H extension agents in Oregon. The organization was established in 1975 and is affiliated with the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) and the Oregon State University Extension Association.
Repository
Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Oregon State University Extension Association/4-H (OSUEA/4-H) is the professional association of extension workers, mostly extension agents, who work with the 4-H/Youth program in Oregon. Prior to 1986, the organization was known as the Oregon Extension Association/4-H (OEA/4-H). OSUEA/4-H is affiliated with the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA). OSUEA/4-H was organized in 1975 and in 1977 placed a bid to host the 1983 NAE4-HA Conference in Portland, Oregon. A full history of the organization is available in the collection.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Oregon State University Extension Association/4-H (OSUEA/4-H) Records document the membership, programs, and activities of the professional organization for 4-H Extension Agents in Oregon. In addition to administrative records of the OSEA/4-H, the collection includes substantive materials pertaining to the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) 1983 Conference in Portland, Oregon, that was hosted and sponsored by the Oregon affiliate. The collection includes 622 photographs (color slides and color prints). The bulk of the photographs are of the 1983 national conference; other images depict the participation of Oregon members at the Oregon and national conferences in other years. The photographs also include a slide-tape program prepared to promote the 1983 conference. A name index of conference attendees shown in the prints is available with the collection.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Oregon State University Extension Association/4-H Records, Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The Records are arranged in 15 series: I. Budgets and Treasurer's Reports, 1987-1992; II. Committees, 1990-1991; III. Correspondence, 1992; IV. Professional Improvement Conference, 1991; V. Historical Documents, 1989-1990; VI. Rules of Operation - Bylaws, 1980-1989; VII. Minutes, 1980-1992; VIII. Newsletter, 1988-1991; XI. Membership Lists, 1977-1991; X. Handbooks, 1986-1991; XI. Survey, 1986; XII. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA), 1980-1986; XIII. NAE4-HA 1983 Conference, Rainbows and Roses, 1980-1984; XIV. Photographs, 1979-1996; and XV. Sound Recording, 1983.

Acquisition Information

The records were transferred to the University Archives in several accessions from 1990 thru 1997.

Related Materials

The Special Collections & Archives Research Center provides access to many collections documenting the 4-H and Youth Program in Oregon including the Extension Service Records (RG 111); the 4-H Photograph Collection (P 146) and Moving Images (FV P 146); the OSU Extension Service Faculty and Staff Oral History collection (OH 14); and the papers of several 4-H leaders including Roberta Frasier Anderson, James F. Bishop, Helen Cowgill, and Esther Taskerud. The Center's collections also include the Oregon State University Extension Association (OSEA) Records, the Malheur County 4-H Leaders' Council Records, and the N. John Hansen Scrapbook.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I:  Budgets and Treasurer's Reports, 1987-1992Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series I documents the financial status of the Association, including annual reports of income and expenses and account balances.

Series II:  Committees, 1990-1991Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series II includes lists of committee members as well as committee reports and proposals.

Series III:  Correspondence, 1992Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series III consists of a letter from the OSUEA/4-H President, Pamela Olsen, to OSU Extension Director, O.E. Simpson, regarding a professional exchange program.

Series IV:  Professional Improvement Conference, 1991Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series IV provides information on the Professional Improvement Conference held in Bend in 1991.

Series V:  Historical Documents, 1989-1990Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series V includes summaries of the history of the OSUEA/4-H organization and recognition of Oregon 4-H Agents by the national organization prior to the establishment of the Oregon affiliate.

Series VI:  Rules of Operation - Bylaws, 1980-1989Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series VI includes the constitution, bylaws, and rules of operation for the organization.

Series VII:  Minutes, 1980-1992Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series VII includes minutes and agendas for the Executive Committee, Board, and Annual Business Meeting of the organization. These includes reports from committees and officers as well as summaries of programs and activities.

Series VIII:  Newsletter, 1988-1991Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series VIII consists of the organization's newsletter, News 'n Notes, which was issued several times per year.

Series IX:  Membership Lists, 1977-1991Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series IX includes lists of members of the OSUEA/4-H as well as Oregon members of the NAE4-HA. Several of the lists indicate the county in which the 4-H Agent was working at the time. Lists of OSUEA/4-H officers are also included.

Series X:  Handbooks, 1986-1991Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series X consists of an OSUEA/4-H handbook (1991) with information about the organization for the membership and a handbook for state associations prepared by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) in 1986.

Series XI:  Survey, 1986Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Series XI documents a survey of the membership conducted in 1986 to identify potential leaders and future program needs.

Series XII:  National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA), 1980-1986Return to Top

Series XII consists of two issues of the NAE4-HA newsletter, including the 40th anniversary issue (November 1986), and campaign materials (including buttons) for Oregon members seeking national office.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1
News & Views
1983-1986
1
Oregon members' campaigns
 1980-1984

Series XIII:  NAE4-HA 1983 Conference, Rainbows and Roses, 1980-1984Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

3 folders

Series XIII documents planning and preparation for and hosting of the 1983 national conference by OSUEA/4-H in Portland and includes programs, a final report, information about tours and donors, bid materials, guidelines, committee records, correspondence, planning calendars, budgets and financial documents, thank you notes and letters, and ephemera (suspenders and buttons).

Series XIV:  Photographs, 1979-1996Return to Top

Series XIV consists of color slides (304) and color prints (318) primarily documenting Association conferences, including attendees, speakers, poster presentations, award ceremonies, and special events. The bulk of the color prints are from the 1983 national conference held in Portland, Oregon. The series also include promotional slides for the 1983 conference.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
2
Slide-Tape Program Promoting 1983 Conference
208 color slides
Primarily views of Oregon and Portland scenes and activities. Also includes some images of conference and 4-H activities.
1983
Conferences
318 color prints
These images document attendees, speakers, exhibits, award presentations, and special events at the Association's conferences. The bulk of the images are for the 1983 national conference that was held in Portland, Oregon. A name index is included with the photographs. The following individuals are depicted: John Baggott, Dick Best, Marjorie Brock, Bill Broderick, Suzi Busler, Steve Campbell, Caroline Cannon, Cheri Jo Carter, Barbara Christy, Helen Conner, Pat Coolican, Paula Dance, Patricia Dawson, Jim Douglas, Linda Ericksen, Sally Francis, Dale Friedeman, Lois Goering, Norm Goetze, Mary Ann Greeland, Roy Hamilton, Wendy Hamilton, Doug Hart, Beverly Hobbs, Maureen Hosty, Lyla Houglum, Elaine Husted, Duane Johnson, Alberta Johnston, Joy Jones, Harold Kerr, Ken Killingsworth, Carol Knothe, Ardis Koester, Karen Lang, Lillian Larwood, Miriam Lowrie, Bill Maddy, Ann Manlove, Mollie Marsh, Dan McGrath, Mitchell Gregg, Betty Morrison, Ira Mumford, Pamela Olsen, Jeff Olsen, Shelly Pagel, Jan Pahl, Terry Palmer, Clay Penhollow, Christy Price, Michelle Robinson, Dora Rumsey, Jim Rutledge, Bob Salzer, Barb Sawer, Ann Schauber, Sally Shumway, Tammy Skubinna, Ed Slocum, Bill Smiley, Janice (Broome) Smiley, Ernie Smith, Alan Snider, Lyle Speichert, Garry Stephenson, Billie Stevens, Mary Stewart, Marcelle Straatman, Mary Ann Sward, Frances Torbeck, Brain Tuck, Betty Wallace, Chris Warburton, Sandy Watts, and Shana Withee.
1979-1996
Box
2
1 color print
 1979
2
Identified Oregon Extension Faculty Members (section 1)
53 color prints
 1983
2
Identified Conference Attendees (section 2)
56 color prints
 1983
2
Unidentified Attendees (section 3)
146 color prints
 1983
2
1 color print
 1987
2
16 color prints
 1989
2
4 color prints
 1990
2
21 color prints
 1995
2
20 color prints
 1996
Box
2
Conferences
96 color slides
These photographs depict speakers, poster presentations, meetings, and activities at OSUEA/4-H and national conferences, including the NAE 4-HA conference in Mobile, Alabama, in 1989.
1987-1989

Series XV:  Sound Recording, 1983Return to Top

Container(s): Box 3

Series XV consists of an audiocassette tape for a slide-tape program promoting the national NAE4-HA conference held in Portland in 1983.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • 4-H clubs--Oregon.
  • Agricultural extension workers--Oregon.
  • County agricultural agents--Oregon.
  • Home economics extension workers--Oregon.
  • Youth--Oregon--Societies and clubs.

Corporate Names

  • National Association of Extension 4-H Agents.
  • Oregon State University--Faculty.
  • Oregon State University. Extension Service.

Geographical Names

  • Portland (Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audiocassettes.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Slides.

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. (creator)

Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Nielsen.
2012

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