The following information provides key contacts, links to history websites, museums, archives and other sources relating to state and local 4-H history in Arizona.

Contact Information

Major Contact

Dr. Kirk Astroth
State 4-H Program Leader
Arizona 4-H Youth Development
University of Arizona
301 Forbes Building
Tucson, AZ 85721-0036
Phone: 520.621.3390
EMail: kastroth@cals.arizona.edu

Secondary Contacts

Michelle Stevens
Bryan Chadd

Status of 4-H History Preservation

Museums and Archives

Oliver Anderson Family 4-H Museum.

http://cals.arizona.edu/4-h_foundation/4-h_museum.html
In 2002 Oliver Anderson, of Maricopa County, proposed that a state 4-H museum be created to document the rich history of Arizona's 4-H Youth Development Program. He and his wife donated the funds needed to create the display cases needed for the museum. The museum, located at the Maricopa Agricultural Center, was officially opened during National 4-H Week in 2004. The museum houses over 1,000 historic 4-H photos, record books and other memorabilia. A portion of the collection is available for viewing online.

State and Local 4-H History in Digital Format

Arizona 4-H History

http://cals.arizona.edu/4-h_foundation/4-h_history.html" TARGET="Archive">http://www.ag.arizona.edu/4-h_foundation/4-H_history.htm
http://cals.arizona.edu/4-h_foundation/Image_archive.html
The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation's website has a brief history of Arizona 4-H, which started in 1913, and an excellent 4-H photo library by decades.

History of 4-H Club.

http://extension.arizona.edu/4h/history
A mixture of national and state history featuring highlights by decades.

Links to related sites

Other information