1960s 4H Parade, Moorhead, MN

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These images are taken from a series of slides, believed to originate in the 1961s. This parade takes place on Center Avenue in Moorhead, MN, and I believe in conjunction with the 4H round-up. The round-up, separate from the county fair, was a time for 4H members to show their animals and crafts, and were held annually in Moorhead during this time.

Context

  • Morken is a township in central Clay County, Minnesota. Their 4H club is known as the Morken Lucky Leafs. Kids from Felton, some from Georgetown, and some from Glyndon participated in this club. I was a Morken Lucky Leaf when I lived on the farm.
  • Oak Mound primarily consisted of kids from Kragnes, rural Moorhead, and some Georgetown kids.
  • Georgetown had its own 4H club at this time; it's the one my dad belonged to. Eventually, Georgetown's members were assimilated into other groups, like Morken.

Photos From The Parade

The Fairmont Float
Fairmont Float
An IH Scout
An IH Scout
IH Scout pulling Oak Mound
Oak Mound Float
Oak Mound Float
Oak Mound Float
Oak Mound Float
Unknown float
Bystanders
Georgetown Float
Georgetown Float
Morken Float
Morken Float
Morken Float


Photos From The Round-Up

A Lady And Her Sheep
Judging or Grooming Sheep
Several children and their sheep
A 4H Siesta