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Center for Rural Affairs records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0413
Abstract
The Center for Rural Affairs was organized as a non-profit organization in 1973 as a response to the closing of federal anti-poverty programs under the Nixon presidency. While the Center advocated for rural interests in politics, they also established experiments in clean energy, lobbied for changes in rural healthcare, and looked to improve the overall welfare of rural Americans. The collection consists of project reports, newsletters, correspondence, annual reports, publications,...
Dates:
1855-2006, undated
John M. Bremner papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 9/9/59
Scope and Content
The collection (1946-2008, undated) consists of biographical information, publications, and records of research projects completed by John M. Bremner. Biographical information consists of news clippings regarding his works, awards, and retirement; a list of honors and awards; curriculum vitae; photographs; and awards nominations and programs. A memorial symposium was held in Bremner’s honor in 2008 and a file containing the speeches and presentations given at that symposium offers a thorough...
Dates:
1946-2008, undated
Jon James Tollefson papers
Collection
Identifier: RS 9/12/23
Abstract
Jon Tollefson was a professor in the Iowa State University Department of Entomology until his retirement in 2010. His research focused on crop pests, specifically corn rootworms. The collection contains published scientific journal articles, course information, grant proposals, various insecticide reports, and field test slides.
Dates:
1916-2009, undated
Robert W. Jolly papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 13/9/70
Abstract
Robert W. Jolly (b. 1944) was a Professor of Economics (1985-2010) at Iowa State University. Jolly served in a number of administrative capacities including Dean and Director of the Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station, Interim Director for the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and the Director of the Iowa State University Agricultural Credit School. Jolly also helped coordinate agricultural projects in Russia, Ukraine, and Slovakia. This collection contains...
Dates:
1973-2010, undated
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