Dedication of historical maker for the first Agricultural Extension Service demonstration in North Carolina

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Title:
Dedication of historical maker for the first Agricultural Extension Service demonstration in North Carolina
Description:
Transcribed from cover verso of University Directory, North Carolina State University, 1973: [Photo] commemorates an important milestone in the development of the character and programs of North Carolina State University. The photo was taken on October 23, 1965, at the dedication of the site in Iredell County where the first agricultural extension demonstration in North Carolina was given by a county agent in 1908-1909. Attending the ceremonies were (left to right) Robert W. Shoffner, a former extension director; Governor Dan K. Moore; Dean Emeritus I. O. Schaub (1880-1971), then 85 years old, who had been the first extension professor for the University (1909); Dr. George Hyatt, present director of the Extension Service; and David S. Weaver (1896-1966), a former director of extension.
Topics:
Community and Extension
People
Subjects:
Agricultural administration
Agricultural extension work
Dedications
Historical markers
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
ua023_007-007-bx0021-009-006
Created Date:
Names:
Hyatt, George, Jr., 1915-1994 more info on Hyatt, George, Jr., 1915-1994 
Moore, Daniel Killian more info on Moore, Daniel Killian, 1906-1986 
North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service more info on North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service 
North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service. Home Demonstration Program more info on North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service. Home Demonstration Program 
Schaub, I. O. more info on Schaub, I. O. (Ira Obed), 1880-1971 
Shoffner, R. W. (Robert Worth), 1902-1995 more info on Shoffner, R. W. (Robert Worth), 1902-1995 
Weaver, David S. (David Stathem), 1896-1966 more info on Weaver, David S. (David Stathem), 1896-1966 
Location:
Iredell County (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs