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

Contact Information

Major Contact

Bonnie D. McGee

Secondary Contacts

Dr. Chris T. Boleman
4-H & Youth Development Program Director
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 101
College Station, TX 77840
Phone: 979.845.1211
EMail: cboleman@ag.tamu.edu

Status of 4-H History Preservation

Museums and Archives

State and Local 4-H History in Digital Format

Texas 4-H Centennial

http://centennial.tamu.edu/

Texas 4-H History

http://centennial.tamu.edu/history.html
Features a Texas 4-H Historical Photo Gallery, 4-H Uniform History, Original Corn Club Photo.

Texas 4-H Roundup History

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/library/files/rounduphistory.pdf
The actual beginning of the Texas 4-H Roundup on the campus of Texas A&M University is not well documented. The earliest records indicate that it began sometime during the mid-1930's.

History of the Texas 4-H Technology Team

http://www.tx4htech.org/history.php
The present Texas 4-H Technology Team was officially started at the Ambassador Workshop in November, 2004 with nine 4-H members, four volunteers and one 4-H specialist.

Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation - Background

http://www.texas4hfoundation.org/page.asp?o=4h&s=t4hf&p=381152

Links to related sites

Jack County Museum - Birthplace of Texas' 4-H Club

http://www.jacksborochamber.com/explore-jacksboro/jack-county-museum/
The Jack County Museum, in Jacksboro, was built by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cooper in 1882. The house witnessed the birth of the "Corn Club" when founder, Tom M. Marks, was the resident. Mr. Marks served as editor of the Jacksboro News and part-time as county agent.

Jack County Museum - Birthplace of 4-H

http://www.jackcountymuseum.com/page 2.php

Texas 4-H Centennial Time Capsule Buried in Wilson County

http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=24258&n=youth-and-school-4-h-time-capsule-buried-in-county

Texas 4-H "Hits the Road" to Celebrate 100th Anniversary

http://agnewsarchive.tamu.edu/dailynews/stories/4HYO/Sep1107b.htm
AgNews News and Public Affairs, Linda Anderson writer.

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