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Exploring the imagery of UC Cooperative Extension in Mariposa County

Thu, November 10, 2022 3:45 PM

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This past month, the UC Merced Library made 1,133 digitized photographs from the UC Cooperative Extension, Mariposa County collection available in the UC Cooperative Extension Archive. Part of CARA—a project that aims to preserve, organize, and provide access to records of enduring value on California agriculture—the collection depicts extension work in Mariposa County over the twentieth century. The photographs reflect activities during the second half of the century when technological, societal, and cultural advancements transformed the visual portrayals of cooperative extension work. Evidenced below, photographs show UCCE staff working to set up new computer systems alongside 4-H participants wearing the traditional green and white uniforms that evoke previous eras. Visit Calisphere to see the entire digitized archive: https://calisphere.org/collections/27839/. Topics include 4-H, livestock, viticulture, weather and climate, and water and soil. Contact library@ucmerced.edu more information about CARA and UC Merced Library Archives and Special Collections.