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Correspondence and Publications, 1951
Manuscript Collection 580
About
the Chicken-of-Tomorrow Program
The
Chicken-of-Tomorrow program, to encourage breeding chickens
for superior meat, began on a state level in Arkansas in 1946.
State Chicken-of-Tomorrow contests were held in 1946 and 1947.
The first national finals were held in 1948 (Arkansas was
not represented in these, though there was another state contest
in 1948). Then another series of contests was started in 1949,
culminating in the national Chicken-of-Tomorrow finals in
1951. These contests were held at the University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, during the week of June 11-16. In addition to
the contest iteself, "Chicken-of-Tomorrow Week"
featured exhibits, tours, concerts, dances, a rodeo, dinners,
a parade, and a poultry forum. Two buildings were constructed
on the University Experimental Farm for the event.
The
papers consist of correspondence regarding the upcoming contest,
publications pertaining to the contest, and informational
and advertising material apparently given to delegates and
contestants. Most advertising material not having to do with
poultry raising has been removed from the collection.
The
name of the donor and date of donation for the Chicken-of-Tomorrow
Contest papers are unknown.
Prepared by Nan Lawler, University of Arkansas Libraries,
Special Collections, Fayetteville, Arkansas, in March 1988.
Contents
of the Collection -
one box (1/4
linear foot )
Box 1
1. Correspondence. Printing bid; copies of letters
sent by University of Arkansas President Lewis Webster Jones
to presidents of other colleges and universities and governors
of other states inviting them to attend the Chicken-of-Tomorrow
finals; letters from many presidents and governors in reply.
2. Chicken-of-Tomorrow brochures, souvenir programs, souvenir
badge, decals.
3. Periodicals featuring Chicken-of-Tomorrow articles.
4. Informational material on Arkansas and northwest Arkansas,
apparently given to visitors, including Arkansas map, "Approved
Accommodations," a menu from the AQ Chicken House, an
Extension Service leaflet, and a gestation chart from radio
station KLRA.
5. Souvenirs and informational and advertising material from
suppliers of feed, drugs, stock, and equipment for poultry
growers.
Last modified: Thursday, January 15, 2004
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