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- 1902-2015 (Creation)
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1.92 linear feet [1 document case, 1 half-document case, 1 oversize flat box]
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Vincent Joseph McAuliffe was born on January 25, 1927, in New York City, New York, to Michael and Gertrude McAuliffe. He was raised in Kerhonkson, New York, where he completed his secondary education. In 1944, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Army and served until 1946. Following his military service, McAuliffe pursued higher education, earning a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 1949, a master’s degree from the University of Maryland in 1955, and a doctorate from Stanford University in 1965.
McAuliffe’s involvement with 4-H began as a youth member and president of the Kerhonkson 4-H Club in Ulster County, New York. He later served as a 4-H agent in South Dakota and Minnesota. From 1959 to 1968, he held the position of Program Leader for 4-H and Youth Development. In 1968, he was appointed Associate State Leader for 4-H Youth within the Extension Service in Minnesota. He subsequently served as Director of Educational Programs for the National 4-H Foundation and later as Director of Educational Programs and Services for the National 4-H Council in Washington, D.C., from 1968 to 1974. In 1973, he returned to a leadership role as Program Leader for 4-H Youth, serving until his retirement in 1977.
Following retirement, McAuliffe continued his involvement with 4-H through international and national consulting work. He assisted in expanding 4-H programming in Jamaica, promoted 4-H Wildlife and Fisheries programs at major fairs in collaboration with his wife, June McAuliffe, and contributed to the establishment of a 4-H program in Romania. Over the course of his career, he received numerous honors, including designation as a National 4-H Fellow, the 4-H Distinguished Service Award, recognition as a National Partner in 4-H, and induction into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. McAuliffe died on January 18, 2021. He was preceded by his wife, June McAuliffe; his former wife, Florence Frank; and his sons, Donald and Terry McAuliffe.
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The collection documents the professional activities and service of Vincent Joseph McAuliffe, with an emphasis on his involvement in South Dakota 4-H and Cooperative Extension programs from 1939 to 2019. Materials include administrative records, reports, and strategic planning documents such as Growing South Dakota: Cooperative Extension's Strategic Plan, as well as documentation of professional development initiatives including the Professional Rural Youth Leaders Workshops. The collection also contains records related to McAuliffe’s role as a 4-H Youth Program Leader and his participation in statewide and national 4-H programs, including IFYE (International Farm Youth Exchange).
The collection further includes materials reflecting recognition and commemoration of McAuliffe’s service, such as certificates, awards, retirement materials, and documentation of Joseph McAuliffe Day. Additional materials consist of photographs, resumes, and publications related to 4-H programming, including 4-H Foundation activities, 4-H Hall of Fame recognition, and youth engagement initiatives such as the Teens as Teachers Program and 4-H Performing Arts. These materials document the development, outreach, and impact of 4-H and Cooperative Extension programming in South Dakota over the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
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