Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist Records, 1931-1977

The Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist Records document the food and nutrition programs of the Oregon State University Extension Service and include memoranda, correspondence, circulars, pamphlets and a slide presentation.

The bulk of the records consist of collections of circulars produced by Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist regarding food preparation, preservation and nutrition. Three bound volumes contain current (as of circa 1948, 1952 and circa 1966) publications that have been indexed. One folder consists of current (as of 1956) Extension Service and 4-H publications and an index.

Consisting of 54 slides and a script, “Growing Together” is an educational tool for the development of healthy families that was created by 4-H. It was probably intended for 4-H participants and their families and belonged to the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) of the Extension Family Living Department.

Additional materials include two folders of memoranda and correspondence, primarily created by Judith Forest, head of the Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist program.