Hilarius L. and Josephine Heying papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0250

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection (1970-1989, undated) consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, reports, and a speech given by Senator Heying relating to the Heyings' waste handling system. Also included are plans for the farm methane gas power system. A schedule for operation of the poultry waste handling system, grant proposals and a description of Sunny Time’s agricultural waste handling system are also included.

Dates

1970-1989, undated

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

Open for research.

Use/Re-use Restrictions

Consult Special Collections and University Archives

Biography/Profile

Hilarius L. "Larry" Heying, a poultry farmer and businessman based in West Union, Iowa, also served as an Iowa state senator from 1964-1968 and 1972-1976. Josephine Marie Heying, his wife since 1937, was employed at Heying Chick and Supply (1945-1970); as secretary to her husband (1964-1968, 1972-1976); as owner of Heying Enterprises, Inc., and as President of Heying Firms, Inc.

The Heyings became interested in producing their own energy during the oil crisis in 1974. Predictions of gasoline rationing prompted them to explore ways to make their farm self-sufficient. With the help of a $50,000 matching grant from the Iowa State Energy Policy Council, Heying installed an agricultural waste handling system, designed by Sunny Time Foods of Des Moines. This system used poultry waste to produce methane gas which powered a generator.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 document box)

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is organized by Subject.

Processing Information

Released on 2018-11-01.

Subjects

Agricultural wastes as fuel--Iowa Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Agriculture--United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Computers--Research Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Discrimination in employment--United States--Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Energy conservation--Iowa Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Energy policy--Iowa Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Poultry industry--Iowa Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Poultry--Manure Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Sex discrimination against women--United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Smoking--Statistics Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings