History of Extension. (power point)
Polk County Extension History Trivia
Polk County Extension old photos
1920s | 1930s
Extension Service: A Historical Perspective. Official documentation about the Cooperative Extension.
Foundation for Iowa's Home Economics Extension Work. Transcript of document written by R.K. Bliss in 1953 gives historical background of home economics education. The war efforts are especially interesting reading.
Home Demonstration Work in Polk County. First annual report of Extension work in Polk County.
R.K. Bliss Radio Talks. R.K. Bliss was the first director of Iowa Extension. Following are radio scripts given by Bliss.
The Land-Grant College: Past and Present. James Hilton speech given for land-grant college centennial. Transcript of speech given by Dr. James Hilton at the centennial celebration of the land-grant college system. His insights into the past, present (1961) and future are as important today as they were in 1961.
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