CARDinal: Cyclone Archival Research Database

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The collection (1946-1997) consists of records documenting the 1955 visit of a Russian delegation of agriculturalists to Iowa State University. These materials comprise the bulk of the collection and include memoranda, invitations, and itineraries for farm visits. Biographical information and general professional correspondence is also included in the collection.

Scope and Content This collection (1929-1960, undated) consists of a scrapbook, mostly of newspaper clippings and letters, compiled by Clement “Slim” Craychee documenting his career as a professional boxer, his involvement in World War II, and his employment. The newspaper clippings and flyers related to Craychee’s boxing career document a number of his matches, including bouts against Frankie Spargo, Mason City; Joe Yangor, Des Moines; Larry Curtis, Elmore, Minnesota; Johnny...

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This collection (1947-2011, undated) contains biographical information, resumes, research notebooks, correspondence, published materials, appointment books, and calendars. The papers document the career of Hoffman, focusing on her Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory years and her professional commitments in her current positions.

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The collection (1964-1994, undated) contains biographical information and several of Prestemon’s papers. These papers focus on his research regarding the use and marketing of forestry products in residential construction.

Abstract Deane C. (1918-2010) and Marion Abbott (1919-2004) Gunderson lived on a farm near Rolfe in Pocahontas County, Iowa, for nearly six decades. Deane, a farmer and engineer by training, and Marion, a homemaker and librarian, both attended Iowa State College (University) during the late 1930s. They were active supporters of Iowa State's academic programs and devoted fans of Cyclone athletics throughout their lifetimes. The collection contains photograph albums, loose photographs, and genealogical...

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The collection consists of Donald Theophilus’ course materials from classes he took as a student at Iowa State University. The files include notebooks, lab manuals and handbooks, related readings, and exams for courses in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry, Chemistry, and English.

Scope and Content This collection (1954-2008, undated) consists primarily of Christmas cards created by Professor Danielson. The collection also includes biographical news clippings and a talk presented to the Ames Eta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma regarding her process of selecting a Christmas card theme. The collection contains several photographs of Danielson’s Christmas cards displayed in her home. The original printing blocks used for producing her 1963 Christmas card are included in the artifact...

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The collection (1915-1917, undated) contains personal and graduation information, dance cards, fee receipts, and class notes. The class notes relate to subjects such as home management, textiles, food preparation, and chemistry.

Scope and Content This collection contains three scrapbooks that document Mrs. Witt’s years as a student at Iowa State College (University). Included are photographs, news clippings, programs, and various memorabilia associated with activities on campus such as VEISHEA, commencement ceremonies, Honors Day, and social dances. The scrapbooks contain photos of the campus, VEISHEA parade floats, military revues, and classmates. There are also images of the Ellen H. Richards house that was used for Home Management...

Abstract Dwight Albert Ink was a career public servant and Iowa State alumnus (1947) who served a number of federal government agencies under seven presidential administrations and held positions at American University and the Institute for Public Administration as well. Ink also served on government-wide groups such as the Alaskan Reconstruction Committee and the Personnel Management Project. The collection contains articles, awards, biographical materials, certificates, clippings, correspondence,...

Scope and Content The E. Howard Hill Papers (1923-2001, undated) contain biographical information, correspondence, approximately 400 speech manuscripts, files on the history and activities of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, files relating to agricultural missions to South America (1962) and Eastern Asia (1963), clippings, and photographs. The bulk of the material is Hill’s correspondence as President of the Iowa Farm Bureau. Letters of interest include those from Secretaries of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan...

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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 includes biographical information including Tenney's war records and correspondence, class and laboratory notes from mechanical engineering courses, and a copy of Tenney's thesis describing plans for a ventilation system for Morrill Hall.

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This collection (1941-2009) contains publications and research and research materials of Ellis A. Hicks.

Scope and Content The collection contains indexes, charts, outlines, and explanations for the various aspects of the Ellis-Rathermel Scientific Business Management Plan. The materials in the collection document the evolution of the Ellis Plan over the decades and include the adjustments made by Rathermel after obtaining copyright in the 1960s. The records consist mostly of information Ellis and Rathermel's clients used to implement their plan. This includes the Analytic Service Index (ASI) Code, Business...

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This collection contains notes and lectures from classes as well as examples dealing with home furnishings and color usage. There is also lots of material pertaining to the 4H girl’s club and home improvement and home furnishing, as well as information and scrapbooks from Kunau’s many trips abroad.

Scope and Content This collection (1931-1996, undated) contains biographical information, correspondence, personal memorabilia, news clippings, and research papers relating to the work of Dr. Emil Henry Jebe. The collection includes personal and administrative correspondence between Dr. Jebe and associates, colleagues, and family. Also included is a copy of his master’s thesis and dissertation, articles authored and co-authored by Dr. Jebe, newspaper clippings, seminars and lectures he attended, and articles...

Scope and Content This collection (1936-1971, undated) contains a biographical sketch of Sylwester, his correspondence (1936-1970), Sylwester publications and manuscripts (1942-1955), clippings (1917-1977), committee files (1945-1971), agreements (1932-1960), reports and surveys (1926-1963), subject files (1898-1971), class notes (1926-1937), photographs, and sound recordings. Correspondence is primarily related to inquiries regarding weeds and plant diseases in Iowa, but also includes requests from other...

Abstract Conservationist and farmer from Boone County, Iowa. Ernest E. Behn was born on an Iowa farm and received a B.S. (1940) from Iowa State College (University). After serving in the military, he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in Boone County, Iowa. In 1965 he was named conservationist of the year by the National Wildlife Federation and the Sears-Roebuck Foundation. In 1975 he was named no-till farmer of the year by No-Till Farmer...

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This collection (1906-1973) contains college memorabilia, a college scrapbook, class reunion materials, photographs, postcards, and two stock certificates for the Colonnades (a local fraternity). College memorabilia includes track and field programs, handbills, and programs for literary, debate, and music events.

Abstract A native of Lakeview, Iowa, Everett B. Speaker attended the University of Iowa and Iowa State University (1926-1931), where he majored in Forestry. He joined the State Conservation Commission in 1931 and over the course of the next 40 years he served in various capacities for the Commission. He co-authored the book Iowa Fish and Fishing and wrote many popular and scientific articles on fish conservation. This collection contains biographical information,...

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This collection includes newspaper clippings about Kung’s death in an automobile accident and a photograph album. The album contains photographs of Kung’s time as a student at Iowa State, along with photographs of Cheng Shaochiung and other unidentified Chinese students.

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This collection (1880-2006, undated) contains numerous family photographs, a scrapbook, pictures taken from travels, correspondence, and some writings by Frances J. Flick.

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Francis Everett Fuller graduated from Iowa State College (University) with a B.A. (1929) in Landscape Architecture. During his time at Iowa State, Fuller was an active member of the Vistonian Club, the Frisbie Fellowship, and the Iowa State College Dramatics Club. This collection (circa 1920s-1930s) consists of a photograph album with images of the Iowa State campus from the 1920s and landscape architectural treatments in Iowa and Illinois in the 1930s.

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This collection consists of college memorabilia, commencement programs, and a photograph album. The album contains family photos, images of student life and classmates, campus scenery, scenes from homecoming, postcards from friends, newspaper clippings, and photos of dormitory life. There are also photographs of Abraham’s hometown in Mt. Pleasant including agricultural scenes of life on the farm.

Scope and Content The collection (1904-1963, undated) consists of biographical information, news clippings, publications, and college memorabilia, including football game postcards designed and sold by Paine to finance his education. In a separate box is a football-shaped photograph album containing photographs of the Iowa State College (University) Campus (Paine also made the album). The collection also contains 15 b/w photographic negatives created by Paine. Images include the...

Abstract Frank Kenneth Ramsey (1910-1992) was a longtime Professor and Head of the Department of Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University. The collection contains biographical information, personal and professional correspondence, photographs, publications, research materials, and travel information. The bulk of the collection consists of professional correspondence with colleagues and fellow researchers regarding the administration of and the ongoing research in the College of Veterinary...

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The collection consists of photographs, scrapbooks, certificates, news clippings, Kentucky property deeds and a Whitney family genealogy. Topics include the Whitney and Caudill families, Huntington, West Virginia, the Kentucky Highway Department, civil engineering, the Ausonia club at Iowa State College (University), Iowa State College (University) ROTC, and the United States Army’s World War I Rainbow Division.

Abstract Frederick D. Patterson (1901-1988) was born in Washington, D.C., on October 10, 1901. He received his D.V.M. (1923) and M.S. (1927) from Iowa State College (University), and Doctor of Philosophy (1932) from Cornell University. He held several positions at Tuskegee University, including President (1935-1953). Patterson founded the United Negro College Fund and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1987). This collection includes biographical information, newspaper clippings,...

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This collection contains biographical information, correspondence, materials documenting the establishment of the George B. Lamp Memorial Fund, and personnel materials relating to his service with the Soil Conservation Service.