Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Virginia 4-H Horse Program Records must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Virginia 4-H Horse Program Records, RG 26/4/2, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The Virginia 4-H Program Records Collection was donated to Special Collections in June 2017.

Processing Information

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

Historical Note

4-H started in Illinois in 1898 and came to Virginia in 1908. The program was originally 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 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Records 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 Virginia 4-H Program Records are organized by type: Slides, Photographs, Negatives, and Audiotapes.

Index Terms

Subjects:

• 4-H clubs
• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia 4-H Horse Program
• Virginia Cooperative Extension Service
• Virginia Cooperative Extension. 4-H Youth Development
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University