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Alda H. and Elmina T. Wilson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 21/7/24
Scope and Content This collection (1903-2010, undated) contains biographical information, postcards, sketchbooks and a diary. The biographical information relates to Alda and Elmina, while the postcards and sketchbooks on European architecture, were collected on their trips to Europe. The diary was kept by Alda during her 1903 trip to Europe with Elmina. The collection also contains dozens of blank postcards depicting in photograph and illustration many of the buildings of Europe as they appeared shortly...
Dates: 1902-2010, undated
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives

Arnold Family papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: RS 21/8/16
Abstract

The Lloyd E. Arnold family counts at least two members as graduates of Iowa State University: Lloyd and his daughter Donna. This collection contains materials related to these two members of the Arnold family and their time at Iowa State. The collection contains diplomas, letters, marriage certificates, photographs of Iowa State's VEISHEA festival, and a diary documenting Lloyd's work marketing and growing alfalfa seed.

Dates: 1929-1959, undated
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives

Gerald Maurice Watson diary

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: RS 21/7/254
Abstract

Gerald Maurice Watson (1917-2007) was born and raised in Hazleton, Iowa, where he attended Hazleton High School. He received his B.S. (1942) from Iowa State College (University) in general engineering. After graduating, he served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. This collection contains a diary (1932) written when Watson was 15 and living in Hazleton, Iowa. The diary contains brief entries detailing his daily activities, local events, and weather.

Dates: 1932
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives

Kenneth J. Benda papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 21/7/75
Scope and Content This collection (1930-2007, undated) contains biographical information, photographs, a scrapbook, professional correspondence, and files related to his legislative activities. The files related to his service as an Iowa Senator include information on legislative issues, much of which consists of correspondence, bills, articles, and legislation introduced by Benda. Committee materials for the Agriculture Rural Committee, Banking Laws Study Committee, Government Fiscal Policy Committee, and...
Dates: 1930-2007, undated
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives

Richard L. Sanner papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 21/7/144
Scope and Content The collection (1943-1999, undated) contains photographs, negatives, slides, and films taken by Dr. Sanner during his years of service in the United States Army (1943-1945) and trips to various parts of the world. Also included in the papers are a video he created (Seaman’s Saga) and the memoir he wrote as a combat medic. The collection also includes photographs, negatives, slides, and films taken during his time at Iowa State...
Dates: 1943-1999, undated
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives

Roy L. Little and Clara I. Shinkle papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 21/7/218
Scope and Content The collection (1909-1979, undated) contains college notebooks and farm diaries of Roy and Clara (Shinkle) Little. Clara’s notebooks include notes from classes attended while studying domestic science at Iowa State and include classes in botany, art history, personal sanitation and hygiene, food preparation and cooking, and human physiology. Notes are all recorded in pencil and the botany and human physiology notes include hand drawn illustrations related to the material covered. Her...
Dates: 1909-1979, undated
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives