CARDinal: Cyclone Archival Research Database

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This collection contains information on Epstein’s research, Phi Kappa Phi, minutes, correspondences, and information on the Plant Pathological Society.

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This collection (1955-2001) contains Albert Eugene Freeman’s correspondence, details of the dairy husbandry work completed and taught by Freeman, as well as information about the Iowa State University Dairy Farm outside of Ankeny, Iowa.

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This collection consists of materials documenting Bowen's career, including correspondence, lectures he gave, grants he wrote, and his research. Much of the research consists of unidentified data.

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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.

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This collection contains materials related to Dr. Birt’s research, including Correspondence, grant information, publications, research data, as well as biographical information and his Doctoral Dissertation.

Abstract Duane Isely (1918-2000), a native of Arkansas, received his B.A. (1938) and M.S. (1939) from the University of Arkansas, and his Ph.D (1942) from Cornell University. He was named an Extension Associate (1944) when he began managing the Seed Laboratory at Iowa State College (University). He was also an Assistant Professor (1947-1948); Associate Professor (1949-1955) and a Professor (1956-1981) in the Department of Botany. Isely was named Distinguished Professor (1981-1989) and retired in...

Scope and Content This collection (1887-1985, undated) consists of biographical information on Edward and Minne Allen. It includes their correspondences, and work with the Iowa Civil Liberties Union. The civil liberties case of James Rusk in particular denotes special attention. This series contains published articles and manuscripts by Edward, news clippings, course material and memorabilia from Harvard. It contains lectures and course material from when Dr. Allen taught at Iowa State University and research...

Scope and Content The collection (1933-1980, undated) contains course materials, research information, and correspondence related to the work of Dr. Erling Jensen. The collection houses several papers and articles on radioactive isotopes Dr. Jensen wrote or helped to co-author. In addition, there are many notes from specific classes he taught, mostly in the realm of introductory physics. Much of the notes and research aside from class work are in Nuclear Physics, especially with radioactive isotopes and...

Scope and Content The collection (1932-1993, undated) contains notebooks, research, data, and reports on small fruit breeding; reports from the North Central Region research committees on agriculture; information about the Iowa State Horticulture Farms; and meeting minutes and information from various groups in which Denisen participated. There are photos and slides of different types of berries, mechanical harvesters, and research farms. Notes, syllabi, exams, and quizzes from courses taught by Denisen are...

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The collection contains correspondence, research materials, publications, and biographical information. The majority of the materials document Fox’s role as Head of the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, his research and publication activities, and his involvement in professional organizations.

Scope and Content This collection (1927-2012, undated) contains documents related to the research work and career of Geitel Winakor. Included in the collection are biographical information such as her curriculum vitae, photographs, and awards; correspondence with her research associates and colleagues; course materials covering Winakor's teaching career at Iowa State University; meeting minutes and proceedings including the annual meetings of The Costume Society of America, of which Winakor was a member;...

Abstract Harold Sanderson "Sande" McNabb, Jr. was a forest pathologist and professor of plant pathology and forestry at Iowa State University (1953-2000). Nearly all of McNabb's professional career was spent at Iowa State University, where he conducted research related primarily to Dutch elm disease and oak wilt. For many years he was also responsible for maintaining the Boyce Index for World Forest Pathology Literature. This collection contains correspondence, research notes, grant applications,...

Abstract Henry Gilman (1893-1986) was an organic chemist renowned for his groundbreaking work in organometallic chemistry. He joined the faculty of Iowa State College (University) in 1919, attained the rank of Professor in 1923, and was named Distinguished Professor in 1962. Gilman helped Iowa State's Chemistry Department rise to national prominence. He authored or co-authored over a thousand publications and delivered countless lectures and speeches around the world, among other professional...

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The collection (1956-1978, undated) contains biographical information and Dr. Webster’s professional correspondence. The collection also contains an assortment of his professional publications and research papers. These papers and publications focus on Dr. Webster’s work with Forest Economics, Forest Management, Outdoor recreation, and Forest Management and Economics in the Midwest.

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The collection (1930-2010) contains administrative records as well as records related to the research activities of the Iowa Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The records include biographical information, grant proposals, meeting minutes, projects, publications, reports, research materials, studies, and workshops that have been sponsored by the Iowa Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The collection also contains a set of lantern slides which are housed in the vault.

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The collection contains the records of the Newspaper Study Committee and includes meeting minutes, correspondence, and research material.

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This collection (1962-1988, undated) contains documents relating to the career of Irene Beavers. The papers consist of her writings and research projects concerning home economics education. The collection also includes biographical information, photographs, presentations, and external examiner reports for the home economics programs at international universities such as the Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand and the Universiti Peritanian Malaysia.

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This collection contains mainly research and publications of Jack R. Wallin.

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The collection (1943-2000) contains biographical information, photos and notes from various conferences, course materials, research, and publications by Dr. James Olson. The course materials contained are from BB 405 biochemistry and BB 221 structure and reactions in biochemical processes. The research is primarily on Vitamin A and consists note books, folders, and chromatograms.

Scope and Content This collection (1939-2011) contains research and course material James W. Schwartz used to teach his classes on Technical Journalism, Public Speaking and Radio Broadcasting. In addition, there are biographical materials and publications in newspapers and his publication "Public Access to Meetings and Records in Iowa." Schwartz was involved in the Iowa Freedom of Information Council. The research materials consist of documents related to Radio and Television materials such as programming,...

Scope and Content This collection contains articles, calendars, correspondence, diagrams, dissertations, faculty meeting notes, figures, grant proposals, lecture notes, journals, newspaper presentations, patent papers, performance evaluations, personal notes, printed materials, research notes, and theses. Stadler’s years as a professor of Genetics are represented by several printed research articles, Genetic Club advisor notes, and lecture notes from the various Genetics classes...

Scope and Content This collection (1938 — 2003, undated) contains the publications, research, educational courses, biographical information, and seminars of John Clem. The research notes contain data from his notebooks on superconductors, high temperature/high energy particles, phonon and electron interaction as well as research on superconductivity. This collection contains his class notes from when he attended university classes at the University of Illinois. The collection includes materials from courses...

Scope and Content The collection (1946-2011, undated) consists of biographical information, publications, correspondence. The biographical information includes copies of Gschneidner’s curriculum vitas and documents regarding awards and honors he has received. His research publications focus on the physical metallurgy of rare-earth metals, alloy theory, phase formation studies, thermal and electrical behavior of rare-earth materials, and magnetic refrigeration. Correspondence includes writings to fellow...

Scope and Content The collection (1974-2009, undated) contains biographical information, correspondence, course materials, committee information, and research papers relating to the work of Lee Anne Willson. The collection contains several of Willson’s papers and articles on physics and astronomy. In addition, there are several research grants and notes also included in the papers. The collection also contains information regarding the Iowa State University, Department of Physics. Information on Willson’s...

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This collection (1925-1995, undated) contains biographical information, correspondence, research materials, subject files, printed materials and photographs.

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This collection (1922-1992) contains primarily of notes on Dr. Fritz’s classes, drafts of publications, research, tests and surveys. It also contains professional information including awards, publications, and radio talks.

Scope and Content The Oscar Kempthorne Papers (1939-1995) document his professional activities as a Distinguished Professor in Science and Humanities at Iowa State University. During his professional career he organized and participated in various conferences, taught, researched, wrote, lectured, advised, belonged to several professional organizations, as well as receiving various honors and awards. Also included are records of the Iowa State University Statistics Laboratory, typescripts of his two most...

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Peter A. Peterson began as a geneticist and professor at Iowa State University in 1956. His research included genetics, genomes, cytogenetics, plant breeding, and maize. This collection contains biographical information, academic papers, course materials, and other materials related to his career at Iowa State.

Abstract Landscape architect. Robert William Dyas received his B.S. (1950) and M.L.A. (1954) in landscape architecture from Iowa State College (University). He joined the staff of the Department of Landscape Architecture at Iowa State University in 1960. During his nearly 30 years at Iowa State, Dyas conducted studies in landscape design, design of outdoor educational and recreational facilities, and graphic communication of landscapes. One of his largest studies involved a field study of the Midwest...