Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter
Scope and Content
The records of the Virginia Chapter of the 4-H All Stars span the years 1964-2014. The collection includes minutes, correspondence, financial reports, bylaws and policies, membership rosters, and photographs. It also includes the organization's mission statement and constitution. In addition to information about the local chapter, the collection contains materials about the Interstate Order of 4-H All Stars and about the midwinter and summer conferences.
The 75th Anniversary Folder contains a publication about the history of the Virginia Chapter of the 4-H All Stars, as well as a program of the festivities and a registration list for the celebration held in September 1997.
Dates
- 1964 - 2014
Creator
- 4-H All Stars. Virginia Chapter (Organization)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
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Administrative History
The first All Star chapter was established in West Virginia in 1919, followed by the Maryland chapter in 1921. Three West Virginia All Stars helped the Virginia Chapter organize and launch with 12 members on August 4, 1922. All Star membership is the highest honor in each state's 4-H chapter and is based on leadership, service, and activities.
Extent
4.2 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)
Abstract
Founded in 1922, the Virginia 4-H All Stars are the highest honor for the Virginia 4-Hers, and membership is based on leadership, service, and activities. The records of the Virginia Chapter of the 4-H All Stars span the years 1964-2014. The collection includes minutes, correspondence, financial reports, bylaws and policies, membership rosters, and photographs. It also includes the organization's mission statement, constitution, and 75th anniversary materials. The collection also contains materials about the Interstate Order of 4-H All Stars and about the midwinter and summer conferences.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in six series. Materials within each series are organized alphabetically by subject matter and each subject is organized chronologically.
- Series I: Administrative (Lists, bylaws/constitution, financial reports, and nominations)
- Series II: Conferences (Anniversary conferences, Interstate, Midwinter and Summer)
- Series III: Correspondence
- Series IV: Minutes (Business and Executive Meetings)
- Series V: Photographs
- Series VI: Publication Information (relating to The Virginia Star)
Source of Acquisition
The Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter were donated to the Special Collections and University Archives in 2005. Additional donations were received in 2010, 2011, and 2015.
Separated Materials
Copies of the serial publication, The Virginia Stars, were separated to the Rare Book Collection.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your- work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter commenced in November 2005 and was completed in December 2005. In processing this collection, any publications found were removed and catalogued. Additions were integrated with additional processing and description completed in January 2011 and in March-April 2016.
- Title
- Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter, 1964-2014
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections and University Archives Staff
- Date
- 2020 (CC0 1.0)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu