FARM SAFETY 4 JUST KIDS
RECORDS, 1990-1998
3 linear inches
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ACQUISITION: |
The records (donor no. 544)
were donated by Marilyn Adams in 1998. |
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ACCESS: |
The papers are open for research. |
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COPYRIGHT: |
Copyright held by the donor has been transferred to The University of Iowa. |
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PROCESSED BY: |
Lisa Mott, 2003. [FarmSafety4JustKids.doc] |
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History
In
the fall of 1986, 11-year-old Keith Algreen
suffocated in a gravity flow wagon of shelled corn on his family’s
Farm
Safety 4 Just Kids advocates the prevention of farm-related childhood injuries,
health risks and fatalities. The
organization has grown from a small, local grassroots organization to over 3000
members in 85 chapters in the
History
information from “Farm Safety 4 Just Kids makes history,” Outer Limits,
Scope and Content Note
The Farm Safety 4 Just Kids records date from 1990 to 1998 and measure 3 linear inches. The records
contain several articles on
safety that were published in Progressive
Farmer, Successful Farming and Farm
Journal. Also included is an article
on safety published by the J. I. Case Company.
The Farm Safety 4 Just Kids records contain several brochures published
and distributed by the organization, along with decals to place on farm
machinery and a catalog of products that include clothing, educational toys,
books, and videos dealing with children’s farm safety issues. Promotional materials include a plastic bag
with the Farm Safety 4 Just Kids logo on it and a poster. The collection also includes an autographed
copy of Rhythm of the Seasons,
written by Marilyn Adams with Mary Kay Shanley. Rhythm
of the Seasons is a full color children’s book relating
Box no. Description
Box 1 Articles on farm safety, 1990-1998
Brochures, undated
Catalog, 1998
Decals, undated
Newspaper clipping, 1998
Poster, undated [oversized, see map case]
Promotional material, undated
Rhythm of the Seasons by Marilyn Adams with Mary Kay Shanley (1997)
Autographed copy, 1997
Book review, 1997