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- 1921-2017 (Creazione)
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0.84 linear feet (2 document cases)
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Little International is a two-day agricultural exposition planned, organized, and managed by students at South Dakota State University. Recognized as the largest student-run two-day agricultural event in the country, it offers high school and college students the opportunity to compete in livestock judging, showmanship, and fitting contests.
The event has been held annually since 1921, with only three cancellations: in 1926 due to a Scarlet Fever epidemic, and in 1944–1945 during World War II. Modeled after the Chicago International Livestock Exposition, the first Little International took place in what is now the Agricultural Heritage Museum. It was relocated to the Intramural Building in 1952 and has been held in the Animal Science Arena since 1977.
In the week leading up to the exposition, student staff transform the Arena by constructing the iconic red barn and white fence, setting up bleachers, and preparing the green-dyed wood chips for the show ring. Each staff member is responsible for fulfilling the duties of their assigned committee, which may involve organizing contests, managing livestock, or coordinating the event schedule.
Little International provides a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that helps students develop technical skills, time management, responsibility, and leadership. It also fosters camaraderie, school spirit, and networking among participants, making it a hallmark experience for students pursuing careers in agriculture.
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The Little International Records consist of promotional materials related to the annual Little International Agricultural Exposition organized by South Dakota State University students. The collection includes news releases, posters, and official catalogs or programs for numerous years of the exposition, ranging from the 42nd to the 95th events. These materials document the planning, participants, featured events, and evolution of one of the largest student-run agricultural expositions in the United States.
This collection offers insight into the history, growth, and student involvement in Little International. The catalogs and promotional items highlight the changing scope of agricultural education, student leadership, and public engagement through decades of exposition history. They are an important resource for understanding student traditions at SDSU, as well as the broader cultural and educational role of collegiate agricultural events.
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Annual Little International livestock show - South Dakota State College Agricultural Society
Call Number: S555 .L5 Publication Date: 1921-2007
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