CARDinal: Cyclone Archival Research Database

Abstract Construction of the Iowa State University Energy Research House (ERH) started in March 1977. The project, sponsored by the Engineering Research Institute and funded by the Iowa State University Research Foundation, was designed to demonstrate and test innovative active and passive methods of improving energy utilization in buildings. Bruce S. Gathy, who received his Ph.D. (1967) from Iowa State University, worked on the installation of the mechanical system and oversaw phase one testing at...

Abstract Burrell Franklin Ruth was a chemical engineering professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Iowa State University. In addition to his work as a professor, Ruth was associated with the Ames Laboratory of the Atomic Energy Commission as a Senior Chemical Engineer. His collection includes his research, notes, calculations, publications, speeches, and writings. His research included work on the fundamentals of filtration, flow of fluids through porous media, humidification, mechanism...

Scope and Content This collection (1932-1968, undated) consists principally of Allin's writings, including articles, reports, book reviews, addresses, speeches, and lectures. The bulk of these materials document the economics of U.S. agricultural policy and practice, including analyses of land-use practices, forecasts of future economic conditions, and reports on employment opportunities. The collection also contains biographical information, correspondence, Congressional testimony, and writings by others on...

Scope and Content The collection primarily documents C. Frederick Mosteller’s affiliation with the American Statistical Association and the International Statistical Institute, and his time as a faculty member of Harvard University. The collection contains four series: Series 1, American Statistical Association Records (1965-1996, undated); Series 2, Harvard University Records (1919-1999, undated); Series 3, International Statistical Institute Records...

Abstract Cael Sanderson is known as the greatest collegiate wrestler in American history. Sanderson went 159-0 in individual matches. He won four consecutive NCAA titles (1999-2002), was a member of the U.S. World Wrestling team (2001-2003), and won an Olympic gold medal for wrestling in Athens, Greece (2004). He was hired as Iowa State's head wrestling coach in 2006. Iowa State won three Big 12 titles in his three seasons. In 2009, Sanderson left Iowa State to become the head wrestling coach at Penn...

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The collection (1999-2007) consists of two 11”x15” letterpress prints by Calvin Forbes. The first print, “Assay Assay #1,” was printed on Rives de Lin paper in an edition of 50 copies in Chicago on November 6, 1999. The second print, “Away/For BJ,” was printed on Rives BFK Gray paper in an edition of 50 copies in Chicago in January 2007.

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This collection (1927-2005, undated) contains news clippings and photographs from a scrapbook compiled by Bluedorn while in college. The scrapbook photographs contain images of Bluedorn, Iowa State campus scenes, and other students. The images also depict scenes from Camp Marston, ISU’s Department of Civil Engineering Surveying Summer Camp. The news clippings document his professional and philanthropic achievements.

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This collection (1959-1999, undated) contains addresses, biographical information, correspondence, Intensive Agricultural Development Program (IADP) reports, manuscripts, maps, notes, notebooks, annual meeting programs, reference files, and transparencies. The majority of the collection documents Malone's work with the Ford Foundation in India.

Abstract Carl E. Ekberg, Jr. was Professor (1959-1988) and Head (1959-1985) of the Department of Civil Engineering at Iowa State University. He conducted research on prestressed concrete structures for highway and railway bridges and was involved with research on steel deck reinforced concrete floors. This collection includes biographical information, correspondence, meeting materials, news clippings, publications, and reports. The collection also contains documents related to many of the...

Abstract Carl L. Telleen received his B.S. (1937) and his D.V.M. (1939) from Iowa State College (University). Telleen became a meat inspector for the Food Safety Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and developed a concern with regulations in the meat industry allowing contaminated produce to pass with sold product. Telleen advocated for better safety in the meat industry and fought with the USDA for such. This collection includes correspondence, news clippings,...

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Carl Olson, Jr., was a veterinary pathologist and pioneer in cancer research. Olson taught at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln where he served as the Head of the Veterinary Pathology Department and also taught at the University of Wisconsin until his retirement in 1981. The collection (1900-1987) consists of class notebooks that document his course studies as a Veterinary Medicine student at Iowa State College (University).

Scope and Content This collection (1934-1938, undated) contains reports and resource material, ink and pencil sketches by Paysen, and a paper written by Paysen. This material appears to have been accumulated by Peysen during his time as a student at Iowa State. The reports and resource material document specifications and practices for landscape design used by the National Park Service, the Bureau of Public Roads, and the American Association of State Highway Officials in the mid-1930s. Additional materials...

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This collection (circa 1900) contains eighteen 4x5 silver gelatin glass plate negatives and five 5x7 silver gelatin prints (circa 1900). The images depict life on the prairie, including group scenes. Of special interest are several unidentified shots of ships, docks and factories.

Scope and Content This collection (1997-2006) contains presentations, speeches, reports, and other material related to Carol B. Roskey, primarily during her tenure as Dean of Iowa State University’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Included are printouts of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and speeches given to administrators, alumni, faculty, and staff. Topics include budget discussions, convocation and awards presentations, and annual reviews of the College. The collection also contains...

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This collection (1945-1946, undated) contains handwritten notes from Deppe’s La Porte City High School classmates, Future Homemakers of America Sub-Regional Conference materials, Iowa State College Leadership Conference materials, and handwritten notes by Carol Froning. The handwritten notes include Future Homemakers of America conference speech notes, impressions from the conference, and sights seen while traveling.

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This collection contains Dr. Cruz-Neira’s biographical information, and proposals.

Scope and Content This collection (1878-2007) contains biographical data, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, bibliographies, publications, reviews, addresses, awards, scrapbook of tributes, material relating to the Woman's Centennial Congress, artifacts (Including jewelry from India), and her will. Correspondents include E. W. Stanton, A. B. Storms and Maria Roberts. Box 4 consists of original documents that have been restricted, photocopies of the items can be found in the other boxes. The...

Abstract C. P. Wilsie was a professor of agronomy at Iowa State University from 1937 until his death in 1969. His research interests were primarily in the genetics, breeding, and production of grasses and forage legumes such as alfalfa. These papers include biographical information, professional correspondence, and research materials. The correspondence includes letters from others on campus and at the Experiment Station, researchers and administrators within the USDA, local farmers, and seed...

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The collection (1911-1989, undated) documents the activities of Catherine J. MacKay as Dean of the Division of Home Economics (College of Family and Consumer Science). The collection contains news clippings, articles, writings, and certificates. There is also a bound book, which is comprised of pamphlets Dean MacKay used in her extension work.

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The main focus of this collection is Celestia Lee Barker's journal, which she began in 1863 at the age of 17. She wrote consistently in the journal from 1863 to 1866, documenting the events of her daily life. There are only occasional entries after 1866. These later entries, written on birthdays or anniversaries, relate to the Barker's marriage and family.

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This collection contains the administrative records from the Center for Biornewable Chemicals (CBiRC).

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This collection contains the CTRE's administrative records. Types of records include newsletters.

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The collection (1981) contains the program for the expo, committee materials, correspondence, a news release and the treasurer’s report.

Scope and Content This collection (1933-1986) includes biographical information, correspondence, scientific articles, patents, and reports. Many of Goetz's writings reflect his interests in analytical chemistry and fire extinguishing methods. Most of his patents are related to fire extinguishing devices and processes, but there are a couple patents that are related to food processes. Goetz was involved in a patent lawsuit against Marshall C. Reinecke for claims regarding the invention of the process of...

Scope and Content This collection (1918-1966) contains farm records and receipts of Charles A. Crim. The collection also includes two record books noting farm expenses from the 1940s. Much of the collection is of receipts for various farm expenses, including electricity, gasoline, seed corn, tractor repairs, and miscellaneous farm supplies. The collection also contains tax information about Crim such as tax receipts and property tax assessments. Finally, the collection contains some miscellaneous farm...

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Charles Alfred Norman was born in Logan, Iowa, on March 16, 1890. He earned a B.S. (1914) in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State College (University). This collection contains a photograph album with 84 black and white picture postcards depicting campus buildings, athletics teams, and student life at Iowa State during Norman's time in college.

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This collection (1942-2002, undated) contains photographs of students, colleagues, and research projects. The papers also include correspondence with colleagues, researchers and publishers. In addition, there are notes from courses, lectures and research. The collection also contains of biographical information and news clippings.

Abstract Charles B. Handy served as Iowa State's first Dean (1984-1989) of the College of Business. He retired in 1992 as Professor of Accounting after a career that spanned over 40 years of teaching and administrative service to Iowa State University. Handy was instrumental in guiding the transition of the Department of Industrial Administration as enrollment grew first into a School and then into the College of Business Administration. This collection includes administrative records that document...

Scope and Content The Parry collection (1841-1943) includes correspondence, notebooks, clippings, and papers. Many of the manuscripts and notebooks contain field notes from botanical expeditions, including notes on San Domingo, the Rocky Mountains, Mexico, and the Wasatch Mountains in the Utah Territory. There are two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings one dealing with the Mexican boundary surveys and the Santo Domingo Commission, the other containing clippings from the Chicago Evening Journal in 1863...

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This collection contains correspondence from Dana Bennett during the years 1966-1971 when he was actively soliciting for the National Safety Council. Among the correspondents are Harold Heldreth, Howard Pyle, and Charles F. Masterson.