IOWA WOMEN’S ARCHIVES
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES
IOWA CITY, IOWA
NORTH MADISON HAPPY PALS 4-H CLUB
SCRAPBOOKS, 1952-1979
1.25 linear feet (7 volumes)
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ACQUISITION: |
The scrapbooks (donor no.
216) were donated by in 1994 by
Beverly George Everett, one of the club leaders. |
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ACCESS: |
The scrapbooks
are open for research. |
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COPYRIGHT: |
Copyright has been transferred to the University of Iowa. |
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PROCESSED BY: |
Kristen Clark, 1994. |
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History
The
North Madison Happy Pals 4-H Club of Mahaska County, Iowa was organized on
October 24, 1952 with eight girls present.
The group held monthly meetings with various discussions, talks, and
demonstrations by members or guest speakers scheduled at each one. Topics included “Planning Your College
Wardrobe” and “Freezing Fruits.” The
members also participated in programs such as Rally Day and Achievement Day.
The
North Madison Happy Pals and all other Iowa 4-H clubs are a division of the
youth phase of the collaborative Extension Service of Iowa State
University. The purpose of the national
4-H program, run through the United States Department of Agriculture, is to
help youth learn and grow through informal education and experience. The goal is for these young people to become
more self-directed and productive and contribute more as members of
society. Anyone between the ages of
none and nineteen may join 4-H. The club
motto is “To Make the Best Better.”
Scope and
Content Note
The North Madison Happy Pals 4-H Club
scrapbooks date from 1952 to 1979 and measure 1.25 linear feet. There are seven volumes. They are the official club scrapbooks and
include photographs of members and events, newspaper clippings from the Oskaloosa Herald and the New Sharon Star, club minutes, secretary
and treasurer records, programs, and awards.
A useful source on the experience of children in rural areas, the
scrapbooks also illuminate societal expectations for young girls.
Related
Collections
Beverly George Everett papers
These papers contain record books and awards documenting
Everett’s involvement in the Washington Workers 4-H Club (1938-1946). Also included
are correspondence, programs, awards, and newspaper clippings relating to her
later involvement in the Iowa 4-H Foundation and the National 4-H Alumni
Recognition Award (1955-1985 and undated).
The materials are in Box 4, Personal, 4-H and Box 10, Organizations,
4-H.
Box no. Description
Box 1
Scrapbooks
1952-1963
1963-1966
Box 2
1966-1967
1967-1968
1968-1969
1969-1972
1972-1979