Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

RS 21/7/243
Susan Carberry Drtina
Papers, 1968-1975


Descriptive summary

creator: Drtina, Susan Carberry
title: Papers
dates: 1968-1975
extent: 0.21 linear feet (1 half-document box)
collection number: RS 21/7/243
repository: University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access: Open for research
publication rights: Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation: Susan Carberry Drtina Papers, RS 21/7/243, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Abstract

Susan Carberry Drtina was born to Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Carberry in 1957 and raised in Newhall, Iowa. She joined 4-H as a member of the Eldorado - Ettes and, later, the Eldorado Early Birds in Benton County. This collection includes Drtina's 4-H record book and other memorabilia documenting her time as a member of the Eldorado Early Birds 4-H Club. The memorabilia includes ribbons, buttons, pins, and her 4-H uniform.

 

Biographical note

Susan Carberry Drtina was born August 11, 1957, to Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Carberry. She was raised in Newhall, Benton County, Iowa, and joined 4-H as a member of the Eldorado - Ettes and, later, the Eldorado Early Birds. As a member of 4-H from 1968 through 1975, Drtina completed numerous 4-H projects including those related to home improvement, food and nutrition, clothing, child care, and leadership. She participated in and volunteered at various 4-H activities and events. During her final year in 4-H she was elected president of her club, served on the County Council, and received the Chicago trip award.

Following the completion of her high school education, Drtina attended Iowa State University where she earned her B.S. (1979) in computer science. She married Gary J. Drtina and they raised two children. She currently (as of 2012) resides in Minnesota and is retired from the Target Corporation where she worked as an information technology manager.

 

Collection description

This collection (1968-1975) contains Susan Carberry Drtina’s 4-H records and memorabilia, including her record book, buttons, ribbons from the Benton County Fair, and her uniform. Drtina's record book contains accounts of her 4-H projects, certificates, newspaper clippings, photographs, and personal reflections on her 4-H career. The ribbons list the date they were received and the projects for which they were awarded.

 

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

4-H record book (includes 4 color and 3 b/w photographs)

1968-1975

1

2

First premium blue ribbons: Benton County Fair, Vinton, Iowa (20 ribbons)

1968-1975

1

3

Second premium ribbon: Benton County Fair, Vinton, Iowa (8 ribbons)

1970-1974

1

4

Girls judging contest ribbons: Benton County Fair, Vinton, Iowa (2 ribbons)

1972-1973

1

5

Photograph of participants of the 4-H Citizenship Short Course at National 4-H Center, Washington D.C. (1 b/w)

1974

 

Artifacts

Artifact No.

Title

Dates

2012-276.001

Button, State 4-H Conference: "4-H ain't all cows and cooking"

1972 circa

2012-276.002

Button, State 4-H Conference: "We can make it happen"

1973

2012-276.003

Button, State 4-H Conference: "Where do we go from here?"

1974

2012-276.004

Button, State 4-H Conference: "It is here we must begin"

1975

2012-276.005

Uniform skirt

1974 circa

2012-276.006

Uniform jacket (with pins)

1974 circa