Alumni have some amazing souvenirs from their time as 4-H members, but they don’t always have places to store this memorabilia after they age out of the program. Whether it be project books, photos, ribbons, trophies, scrapbooks, pins, or t-shirts, these items serve as important memories that represent the impact 4-H has on youth.
If you’re looking for a forever home for these items, we encourage you to reach out to The Ohio State University Archives or the Ohio History Connection. Both groups are interested in growing their collection of historical 4-H items and will be happy to connect with you regarding items you are interested in donating.
To learn more about how to submit a donation to OSU’s Archives, please send an email to archives@osu.edu or call 614-292-5769. Information regarding how to donate to the Ohio History Connection can be found on their website or by reaching out to collections@ohiohistory.org.