Cooperative Extension: 100th anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act

Descriptive Summary
Title: Cooperative Extension: 100th anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act
Creator: University of Georgia. Cooperative Extension Service
Inclusive Dates: 2014
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Collection Number: UA0121
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Biographical/historical note

In 1914, Congress established the Cooperative Extension Service through the Smith-Lever Act to deliver information from land-grant colleges and universities to all Americans. The mission of UGA Extension is to extend lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. UGA Extension

Scope and Content

This collection consists of items that were given out at the 2014 reception honoring the 100th anniversary of Cooperative Extension and the Smith-Lever Act.

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Administrative Information

Preferred citation note

Cooperative Extension: 100th anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act, UA0121, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

RG 5-6

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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UGA Extension medallion, 2014

 

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Southscapes , 2014

 

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"Celebrating the past" brochure/timeline, 2014

 

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"Extension Centennial Celebration" program card, 2014 May 15

 

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13th National 4-H Club Camp group photograph, White House lawn, 1939 June 16

 

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Extensive Service Handbook, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, from Candler County Extension, 1927