CARDinal: Cyclone Archival Research Database

Scope and Content The Ada Hayden Papers (1864-2007) include biographical information, diplomas and certificates, illustrations, list of publications, and a small amount of general correspondence and correspondence concerning the Hayden family as well as a bibliography of early botanists. The collection also contains photographs of the Hayden Prairie, animals, plants, Ledges State Park, the Mississippi River, Hayden's family, self-portraits, prairies, and the Skunk River. In addition, the papers include...

Scope and Content This collection (1987-1988) contains papers, reports, an article and news releases. The papers and reports by the Agricultural Policy Working Group address issues concerning farming in 1987 and 1988, such as budget reductions and decoupling (decoupling would separate the amount of farm payments from production quantities). Also included in this collection are two news releases about the projected budget changes and the decoupling proposal, a cover letter outlining the changes that would be...

Scope and Content This collection (1948-1995, undated) contains publications, bibliographies, newspaper clippings, a photograph, and a list of publications. These records document a portion of Jeane’s career as a carbohydrate researcher. Included are eighteen articles, as well as bibliographies and reminiscences concerning the Dextran program. The bibliographies are extensive and provide coverage of Dextran research literature. The remainder of the collection contains biographical...

Scope and Content The collection (1913-1952, undated) primarily contains reprints of published articles written by Althea Sherman. The articles present Sherman's studies on the house wren, sparrow hawk, hummingbirds, bird conservation, and other topics of related interest. Also included is an article by Margaret Morse Nice reflecting on correspondence between Sherman and herself and a copy of Iowa Bird Life (June 1943) containing a thorough biography of Sherman written by Mrs....

Scope and Content This collection (1931-1998) contains incorporation materials, bylaws, correspondence, financial reports, annual meeting information, and materials relating to the annual student essay contest. The collection does not contain many materials before the 1990s. Most of the collection consists of correspondence between its members or from the public, documenting the administration of the society. Subjects include the organization’s name change, their relationship with other organizations such as...

Scope and Content The Autumn Stanley Papers (1674-2004, undated; bulk 1970-2004) document her research in women's history and women in science and technology. The collection includes biographical information on Autumn Stanley, correspondence, manuscripts, and subject files. The majority of the collection relates to Stanley's book Mothers and Daughters of Invention: Notes for a Revised History of Technology, including manuscripts, research correspondence, notes, and copies of...

Scope and Content The collection (1910-1984) contains documents from Watt’s career as a food nutritionist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She spent her entire professional life working for the USDA and published over seventy journal articles that evaluate the nutritional context of over 3,000 foods. The data from her research are used as a standard of reference in not only the United States, but many areas of the world. Watt’s dedication to science is proven by the number of the field’s top awards she...

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This collection (1977-2002) contains biographical sketches and newspaper clippings on Crabtree along with a number of articles and speeches presented by Dean Crabtree for Iowa State University’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The speeches and articles mostly focus on the future of the family and consumer sciences curriculum and home economics educators as well as career opportunities for graduates of the college.

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...

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This collection (1936-1968, undated) contains correspondence, course materials, articles, and studies by Carol E. Fuchs.

Scope and Content This collection (1900-2006, undated) contains articles written by Dr. Hall and others, all related to horticultural subjects. In addition, there is biographical information and newspaper clippings, a history of Iowa State University and the Iowa State University Department of Horticulture, information regarding famous Iowa horticulturalists, slides of watermelon varieties, melon breeding, and the Iowa State Campus, a scrapbook on cucurbits, and information from the EPA (Environmental...

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The collection (1981-1988, undated) contains correspondence, legislative materials, news clippings, annual report filings, a court brief, committee materials and articles of incorporation and dissolution documents.

Scope and Content This collection (1920-1971, undated) contains materials documenting Millen’s life and career including photographs, news clippings, articles, correspondence, speeches, legislative materials and awards. The collection primarily documents Millen's professional career as a political reporter, but also contains materials related to his nonprofessional life. The newspaper clippings contain articles about Millen (awards, his work, his obituary) and about his wife, Pauline...

Scope and Content The collection (1890-1937, undated) includes a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and memorabilia related to Pascal's achievements in corn breeding, and corn breeding in Iowa generally. Also included are 180 glass plate negatives and two tintypes made by Pascal, documenting rural Iowa from the 1890s through the 1910s. Included are family portraits (interior and exterior), family groups, school children, men and women with guns, acrobats, tight rope walkers, several people...

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This collection (1893-2005, undated) contains material related to Earl Douglass and his work in paleontology. The collection includes articles written about Douglass and his work, poetry written by Douglass, and a Register of Papers contained in the Special Collections Department of the University of Utah Libraries. The collection also contains two oversized items: a composite photograph of the Iowa State graduating class of 1893 and his diploma from Iowa State.

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This collection (1898-1982, undated) contains materials related to Earle D. Ross of the Department of History, including correspondence, publications, research materials, and files on his involvement in professional organizations.

Abstract Eino Olavi Kainlauri was a professor of architecture at Iowa State University from 1975 until 1992. His primary research focus was on community energy systems, the design of intelligent buildings, energy conservation, and solar energy. He served as the director of the Continuing Education Program in Architecture. This collection includes biographical information about Kainlauri along with many of his works including articles, conference proceedings, photographs, reports, sketches, and...

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This collection contains various publications by E.J. Wellhausen on his research on corn genetics, breeding, dieasese, and yield.

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The papers document the activities of Ercel Sherman Eppright as Head of the Department of Food and Nutrition, Assistant Dean of the College of Home Economics and Assistant Director of the Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station. The collection contains news clippings, articles, correspondence, and notes. It also includes the typed manuscript of "A Century of Home Economics at Iowa State University", and a bound copy of "Syllabus in Nutrition and Dietetics".

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 This collection (1928-1994, undated) contains reminiscences, a newspaper clipping, photographs, and journal article reprints. The reminiscence, written by Dr. Weber in 1943, details her childhood and includes 11 photographs of her home, family, and friends. The newspaper clipping (photocopy) notes a tea held by Sigma Delta Epsilon (graduate women’s science fraternity) and includes a photograph of Dr. Weber. Other photographs (4) of Dr. Weber are also included in...

Scope and Content The collection (1979-2011, undated) contains papers from the Farm Crisis Committee as well as many other organizations that assisted in the common goal of drafting a new farm bill. There are Committee newsletters, meeting minutes, radio speeches, and correspondence to and from members of Congress and President Reagan. Papers from other groups include bankruptcy issues and Farmer’s Home Administration (FmHA) lawsuits from the Family Farm Defense Fund; articles and general information about...

Scope and Content The collection (1975-1979, undated) contains articles of incorporation, correspondence, court proceedings, environmental impact statements, a route location study done by the Iowa State Highway Commission, and news clippings. The collection documents the actions of the Farm Land Preservation Association, Inc. to prevent the construction of the highway by working with other organizations, communicating with legislators, and litigation. The collection also includes information on the state's...

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The collection (1925-1985, undated) contains the correspondence, publications, clippings, speeches of Frank H. Spedding and administrative records related to his work as director of the Ames Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy.

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This collection contains a vita, articles, and publications. There are two articles published in 1986, titled, “Basis of Life-Cycle Costing” and Evaluating Project Alternatives by Rate of Return and Present Worth.” Also included are thirty-four publications, spanning the years, 1962-1986. The topics include analysis of food service, inventory management, energy conservation analysis, and ventilation requirements of hospitals.

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The collection (1926-1990, undated) contains biographical materials, correspondence, and reprints of articles written by her. Many of Sunderlin's writings focused on cooking, canning, recipes, and nutrition. The collection also contains materials related to her work with the Master Mix. In addition, there are articles written by her students regarding products developed in Sunderlin’s experimental cookery classes.

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,...

Scope and Content This collection (1922-2009, undated) contains biographical information for Harvey C. Diehl, correspondence between Diehl and his colleagues, course materials, publications, and research materials. The course materials include lecture notes, schedules, assignments, and other teaching materials. his publications, early drafts of his work, reference materials, and documents related to the Department of Foreign Language at Iowa State controversy. An additional box containing lantern slides is...

Scope and Content The collection includes business and personal letters, maps, newspaper clippings, writings, photographs, and a biographical account of Hearst’s life. Series I, Agricultural Delegation trip to the USSR, contains official letters and itineraries that Hearst received prior to the delegation in 1955. Materials from the actual trip include lists of soviet officials, maps, passports, newspaper clippings, photographs, and Hearst’s diaries...