SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
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College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
Little International Agricultural Exposition records
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COLLECTION SUMMARY Title: College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Little International Agricultural Exposition records Dates: 1923-2004 (bulk 1990) Creator: Little International Agricultural Exposition, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University Physical description: 0.21 linear feet—1 container Collection number: UA 5.13 Language: Collection material in English. Repository: South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. Abstract: Collection is composed of publications produced by the Little International Agricultural Exposition, including news releases, posters and programs. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Provenance: The bulk of this collection was found in the Archives in 1997. There is no indication of where they came from or how they came to be here. This is an on-going collection with material arriving through departmental records transfers, the university campus mail, or random donation by various individuals. Access Restrictions: This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only. Copyright Status: Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid. It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003) Preferred citation: [Identification of item]. College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Little International Agricultural Exposition records, UA 5.12, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. SELECTED SEARCH TERMS The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein. Subjects:
BACKGROUND NOTE Patterned after the Chicago International Livestock Exhibition, the Little International Agricultural Exposition was first held in 1921 in the Livestock Pavilion, now the Agricultural Heritage Museum. It moved to the current Intramural building in 1952 and in 1997 made its final move to its present location in the Animal Science Arena. Since it began, the event has been presented every year with only three exceptions. In 1926, the scarlet fever epidemic forced its cancellation. World War II prevented planning the event in 1944 and 1945. The Little International is an entirely student-run exhibition. During the first day of Little International, 4-H and Future Farmers of America [FFA] students compete in judging contests in the categories of crops, dairy products, range plant identification, livestock and meats. Most of these students come from South Dakota and Minnesota, but each year the event draws more students from Nebraska, Iowa and North Dakota. The Little International is always scheduled in early spring, prior to the FFA state judging contests in South Dakota and surrounding states. That gives judging teams an opportunity to use Little International as preparation for their state competition. The livestock fitting and showmanship competition is another main attraction that has students competing in beef, sheep, swine, horses and dairy. A prize goes to the best all around showman. The teaching and resource units at South Dakota State University provide all of the livestock that are shown. Other competitions include lamb lead and agricultural sales. Also included are agronomy exhibits where students display grain samples that are judges according to cleanliness and quality. Related material: South Dakota State University, College of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and College of Home Economics, Annual Little International live stock show, Brookings, S.D., South Dakota State College Agricultural Society, 1921-. S555.L5 SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE This collection is composed of publications produced by the Little International Agricultural Exposition, including news releases, posters and programs. ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS This series is composed of a material published for the Little International Agricultural Exposition for advertising purposes. Folders contain news releases, posters, and programs. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order. Box 1.
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