Gertrude L. Warren

Gertrude L. Warren (1884–1979) was an American government official and a pioneer in the 4-H movement.

Early life and family

Gertrude L. Warren was born on a farm near Lockport, New York. She studied at Columbia University, from which she received bachelor's and master's degrees in home economics.

Warren was instrumental in establishing the National 4-H Foundation (now the National 4-H Council) and the National 4-H Center in Washington. and "the guardian angel of 4-H."

Outside of government, Gertrude L. Warren was president of the Woman's National Farm & Garden Association from 1952 to 1954.

Later life and death

Gertrude L. Warren died of cardiac arrest on 6 September 1979 at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington.

Legacy and recognition

For her work in establishing 4-H Clubs in Latvia, Gertrude Warren (along with Ray A. Turner and C. B. Smith) was awarded the Order of the Three Stars, that country's highest civil order. At the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland, the headquarters building was named Warren Hall in her honor.

Selected publications Department Circular 66 Extension Service Circular 241

Miscellaneous Publication No. 320 AIB 58 PA-214