Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Ludell Cheney Papers
c.00595
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Cheney, Ludell
- Title
- Ludell Cheney papers
- ID
- c.00595
- Date [bulk]
- Bulk, 1926-1954
- Date [inclusive]
- 1926-1994
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 5 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
Ludell Cheney was born April 8, 1910 near Mason, Michigan. He and his brother Paul were members of one of the first three 4-H clubs organized in Ingham County in 1926. In 1927 and 1928 Cheney was on the county dairy judging team as well as the State Judging Team in 1928. In 1930, he was one of two people that represented Michigan at the National 4-H Camp in Washington D.C.
Cheney owned 300 acres that he farmed and kept dairy cows. He became a 4-H leader, served on the school board and held other positions in the community.
Cheney died on February 27, 1994.
Scope and Contents note
The Ludell Cheney papers contain materials about 4-H. The papers include newspaper clippings about Cheney and 4-H booklet called "Fun at the Meeting Place." There is also sheet music for two pieces called "A Plowing Song- 4-H Club Song for Boys" and "Dreaming- 4-H Song for Girls." Also included is a scrapbook Cheney created to submit for a 4-H Alumni Award in 1954. It includes descriptions of his time in the club, outline of a demonstration, radio talk, speech, as well as news clippings and photographs. There is also a panoramic photograph of 4-H club members, including Cheney, on the White House Lawn in 1930.
A photograph of the Cheney brothers presenting their "Production of Quality Milk" demonstration at the 1928 Farmers Week can also be found in the Malcolm Trout collection ( http://archives.msu.edu/findaid/ua17-127.html) in the MSU Archives.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections August 2007
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Personal Name(s)
- Cheney, Ludell
- Webster, Phyllis
Subject(s)
- 4-H clubs
- 4-H clubs -- Michigan -- Ingham County
- 4-H clubs -- Songs and music
Collection Inventory
PapersScope and Contents note |
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"Fun at the Meeting Place" booklet Undated |
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Newspaper clippings 1951, 1986, 1994 |
2 | |||
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Scrapbook 1926-1954 |
3 | |||
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Sheet Music 1927 |
4 | |||
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Photographs- Oversized |
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4-H members on White House lawn 1930 |
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