This collection is composed of local, national, and international records documenting Vincent Joseph McAuliffe’s extensive involvement in 4-H youth development programs. Materials reflect his work in South Dakota, across the United States, and abroad, including consulting roles in Jamaica and Romania. The collection includes newsletters, flyers, invitations, photographs, personal documents, newspaper articles and clippings, correspondence, notes, and pamphlets.

Topics represented include McAuliffe’s leadership roles, retirement, honors and awards, participation in national fairs, professional workshops, and 4-H programs such as the South Dakota International Farm Youth Exchange, Performing Arts, Wildlife and Fisheries, and Teens As Teachers. Also present are items commemorating his career, such as certificates of appreciation, strategic planning documents, and promotional materials like a “100 Years of 4-H” t-shirt. Together, these materials illustrate McAuliffe’s impact on 4-H programming and youth leadership at multiple levels.

Letter, programs, and newsletter of South Dakota IFYE

Programs of 4-H Performing Arts Troupe

Programs, newsletter, and postcard of South Dakota 4-H

Speech regarding retirement

Resume of Joseph Vincent McAuliffe

Plaque regarding Vincent Joseph McAuliffe's service

Newspaper article of Vincent Joseph McAuliffe receiving national honor

Correspondence, itineraries, flyers, newsletters, and notes of professional rural youth leader's workshop

Correspondence, itineraries, flyers, newsletters, notes, and personal documents of professional rural youth leader's workshop

Representative Ben Reifel (seated) with four 4-H representatives; standing left to right: Dennis Yeaton, Mary Jean Steinheuser, Sandra Jenter, and Donald Hoar

Representative Ben Reifel shakes hands with a 4-H club member while holding an award, other 4-H club members stand nearby, the United States capitol building is in the background

Congressman Ben Reifel and Senator George McGovern meet with a group of 4-H club members visiting Washington, D.C. in the Senate dining room

Photographs of Vincent Joseph McAuliffe and others

• McAuliffe with award, 4 women, 1 man
• 2002 National International Farm Youth Exchange conference at Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer, South Dakota
• 1993 McAuliffe and Larry Pressler
• 1993 - McAuliffe, Larry Pressler, 7 women
• 1968 Portrait of McAuliffe
• Mc Auliffe, 3 women, with Jim Abdnor
• McAuliffe, 7 women, with Tim Johnson [includes 2 letters]

Governor proclamation of Joseph McAuliffe Day

Pamphlet, Book chapters of South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service's plan

Newspaper articles, Newspaper clippings, notes, artwork, and resume regarding Dale C. Lamphere's artwork

Certification of Appreciation from South Dakota State University

Correspondence and newspaper clippings of personal administrative matters

Press release, memorandum, correspondence, tentative outline, newsletters of Vincent Joseph McAuliffe being 4-H Youth Program Leader

Newsletter, pamphlet, and email regarding 4-H Teens as Teachers program