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Elmer L. Kreger papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0120
Abstract
Cooperative manager Elmer L. Kreger started the Farmers Elevator Service Company (FELCO ) in 1926, with the idea that if elevator companies would cooperate in purchasing farm supplies in large units, substantial savings could be gained for their customers. Eventually the cooperative handled a full line of farm supplies. FELCO later merged with the Nebraska Farmers Union State Exchange, becoming the Farmers Regional Cooperative. In 1970, the Farmers Regional Cooperative merged with Land O'...
Dates:
1906-1970, undated
Entomological Society of America. North Central Branch records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0174
Abstract
The North Central Branch was initially a separate organization known as the North Central States Entomologists (also called the North Central States Official Entomologists). The first meeting was in 1921. In 1945, the North Central States Entomologists joined the American Association of Economic Entomologists as the North Central States Branch. The American Association of Economic Entomologists merged with the Entomological Society of America in 1953, and the North Central States Branch...
Dates:
1913-2016, undated
Erhardt Paul Sylwester papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 9/18/51
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...
Dates:
1936-1971, undated
Ervin L. Denisen papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 9/16/21
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...
Dates:
1932-1993, undated
Farmers’ Transmission Line Lawsuits collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0089
Scope and Content
This collection (1969-1979, undated) contains documents relating to Commission hearings and court action, correspondence, lawyers notes regarding the construction of the power lines, and information about exhibits used in the court case. The collection contains information about several exhibits in the case such as: proposed routes of Iowa Power and Light Company, franchise, objectors lists, maps, request for right of eminent domain with accompanying maps of location of farms in Boone...
Dates:
1969-1979, undated
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0209
Scope and Content
This collection (1915-2010) contains records related to the activities, administration, and history of the Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. The administrative records include meeting minutes, committee and officer reports, and annual reports. The collection also contains official publications and newsletters published by the organization. Records of the activities sponsored by the organization are also contained in this collection. Materials regarding the annual...
Dates:
1915-2010
Francis L. Messerly papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0143
Scope and Content
The collection (1967-1984, undated) contains correspondence, publications, reports, articles, news clippings, speeches and biographical information. Except for the biographical information, the collection consists of documents from his service as a Representative and Senator in the Iowa General Assembly. The majority of the collection contains records related to Iowa universities (the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa), including the years of campus...
Dates:
1967-1984, undated
Geitel Winakor papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 12/10/51
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;...
Dates:
1927-2012, undated
Hamilton Cravens papers
Collection
Identifier: RS 13/12/52
Scope and Content
This collection consists of materials related to Hamilton Craven's research related to the history of science, specifically the history of child development and welfare. Included are reports of the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial fund, as well as a significant number of reports and other documents on child welfare from the early twentieth century that were used as primary sources in his research. Types of materials include correspondence, annual reports, articles, clippings, notes, and...
Dates:
1874-1985
Harry and Harriet Andrews papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0469
Scope and Content
This collection (1951-1980, undated) contains the writings of Harry and Harriet Andrews which include news clippings, correspondence, manuscripts, brochures, reports, and pamphlets. Harriet Andrews' obituary is located in box 1, folder 1. The majority of the writings were authored or co-authored by Harry Andrews who worked extensively with dairy protein while Harriet Andrews’ writings focus on dry milk and other dairy products. Many of the manuscripts included are...
Dates:
1951-1980, undated
Helen Maddock papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 21/7/259
Abstract
Helen Maddock was an animal nutritionist who received her B.S. (1949) in animal science and M.S. (1952) in animal nutrition from Iowa State College (University). She was employed by the American Cyanamid Company where she worked for nearly 40 years. Maddock is known for her research in antibiotic feed supplements for swine and other livestock. This collection documents Maddock’s career in the animal industry and includes technical manuals on the antibiotic aureomycin, technical reports from...
Dates:
1955-1986
Herbert J. Gilkey World War I Memorabilia collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0221
Scope and Content
This collection (1913-1919, undated) contains guidebooks, maps, brochures, postcards and photographs related to World War I which Gilkey collected. The bulk of the collection consists of postcards, primarily of France and Belgium. There are individual cards as well as items which are called "Postcard Souvenir Albums" in the collection. These are groups of postcards picturing views of a specific location, bound together in booklet form. These items were predominantly collected by Gilkey, but...
Dates:
1913-1919, undated
Herman C. Aaberg papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0117
Scope and Content
This collection (1940-1983, undated) contains biographical material, livestock marketing studies, and minutes and reports of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s National Livestock Advisory Committee (1940-1969). Of special interest is a report, “Program of the livestock Committee,” written by John Kenneth Galbraith (1940).
Dates:
1940-1983, undated
Holten Family Century Farm records
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0086
Scope and Content
The collection contains records and reports to Holten regarding the management of her farm by the Farmers National Company.
Dates:
1936-1942
Home Economics Club records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 22/5/0/3
Scope and Contents
This collection (1922-1977, undated) contains materials related to the Home Economics Club at Iowa State University, including reports, activity information, and council & committee papers.
Dates:
1922-1977, undated
Howard P. Johnson papers
Collection
Identifier: RS 9/7/15
Scope and Content
This collection (1952-2005, undated) contains materials related to Johnson's professional career in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University as well as his time spent serving in World War II. The collection includes biographical information, correspondence, and published research articles. In addition, the papers also include a map of the Boyer River in western Iowa. The collection also contains correspondence and administrative material related to the...
Dates:
1942-2005, undated
Ian M. Ringgenberg papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: RS 21/7/179
Scope and Content
This collection (2006-2008) contains course notes from several classes, an Honors Program oral history project, and the final report submitted by Ringgenberg for his study abroad program. His course notes include syllabi and class handouts as well as essays, notes, and reports by Ringgenberg for classes in anthropology, history, and philosophy.
Dates:
2006-2008
IFYE Association of the USA records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0695
Abstract
The IFYE Association of the USA, Inc., originally the International Farm Youth Exchange and later the International Four-H Youth Exchange, was founded in 1948 for young adults to increase international understanding and cooperation. The program is a three to six month exchange program in which 4-H alumni and other young adults interested in a rural living experience live with a host family in another country and take part in the family's daily activities. The collection includes bylaws,...
Dates:
1948-2012, undated
International Crop Science Society records
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0537
Scope and Content
This collection (1990-1996) contains records of the International Crop Science Society and primarily documents the International Crop Science Congress. The records include correspondence, meeting minutes, notes, and reports compiled by the president of the first Congress, Dr. Kenneth J. Frey, Distinguished Professor of Agronomy at Iowa State University. Also included are programs and abstracts from the first Congress held at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and the second Congress held...
Dates:
1990-1996
International Working Group on Legume Viruses records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0408
Scope and Content
The collection (1960-1999) contains correspondence, annual meeting information, committee reports, newsletters, questionnaires, membership information, and files on the history of the IWGLV and on legume viruses in general. The questionnaires usually contain background information on members and their research and publications, but can also include questions concerning information on legume viruses such as lists from members of known legume viruses in their area. The questionnaire files also...
Dates:
1960-1999
Iota Sigma Pi. Aurum Chapter records
Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 22/5/0/8
Scope and Content
This collection (1920-1993, undated) documents the activities in which the Aurum Chapter sponsored or participated such as career-related workshops, meetings, and an annual fall picnic. It also provides an almost complete historical list of the members involved. Records from the earliest years of the Aurum Chapter, except for lists of initiates, are not available. The published organizational histories, however, do describe the early period. Starting in the 1970s, the records become more...
Dates:
1920-1993, undated
Iowa Board Of Regents Publications
Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 1/0
Scope and Content
This collection consists of publications by and about the Iowa Board of Regents. records include annual reports, news clippings, and other publications.
Dates:
1886-2016, undated
Iowa Citizens to Save the Ledges State Park records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0097
Scope and Content
This collection (1968-1978, undated) includes correspondence, the organization's constitution, environmental impact statements, legal materials, notes, printed materials, public statements, meeting minutes, plans, reports, publicity and news releases and clippings. The collection also contains records from other organizations involved in the fight against the dam, such as the Iowa Student Public Interest Group. Most of these materials can be found in the folder of plans, reports, and...
Dates:
1968-1978, undated
Iowa Conservation Education Coalition records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0026
Abstract
Incorporated in 1958, the Iowa Conservation Education Council (ICEC) was created to promote conservation education in Iowa. ICEC has provided scholarships, grants, and workshops among other services to members. The collection contains meeting minutes, correspondence, financial records, newsletters and other publications, records related to workshops, meetings held by other organizations, grant proposals, and materials pertaining to projects. The majority of the collection is made up of...
Dates:
1953-2011
Iowa Crop Improvement Association records
Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 9/9/3
Scope and Content
This collection (1902-2009) consists of records related to the Iowa Crop Improvement Association and all previous incarnations of the organization. The materials include annual reports of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association, certified seed directories, Iowa corn yield test records, news articles related to crop research, and programs and photographs of corn and grain shows. The collection also contains a collection of certified seed tags from seed producers primarily in the United...
Dates:
1902-2009
Iowa Pork Producers Association records
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0158
Abstract
Organization founded in 1929 by a group of swine producers. In 1934 it began to receive an annual appropriation from the Iowa legislature. By 1968 it was no longer affiliated with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and was supported through dues and check-offs. Collection includes articles of incorporation; correspondence; financial statements; and minutes of annual meetings, board of directors meetings, and committee meetings.
Dates:
1934-2003, undated
Iowa Small Business Development Centers records
Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 27/1/4
Abstract
Headquartered at Iowa State University, the Iowa Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) began operations in 1982 and are comprised of more than a dozen offices spread across the state. Each regional assistance center works with nearby universities, community colleges, chambers of commerce, and other institutions to assist small business with local, national, or even international concerns. These centers offer free consulting services, training in business management, finance, and related...
Dates:
1977-2007, undated
Iowa Socialist Party records
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0211
Scope and Content
This collection contains annual reports, constitutions, correspondence, election campaign information, political platforms, flyers, membership information, newsletters, and materials related to affiliated labor and socialist organizations throughout Iowa.
Dates:
1977-1988, undated
Iowa Soil Conservation Districts records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0264
Scope and Content
The collection (1940-1988, undated) consists of material related to Iowa soil conservation districts collected by Dr. Minoru Amemiya, a member of the Iowa State University Agronomy Department from 1960 to 1993. Files contain soil conservation district annual reports, planning documents and newspaper clippings. Reports date back to 1940, though most are from the 1960s and 1970s. The annual reports describe the steps taken to conserve Iowa soil from the effects of erosion and contain plans to...
Dates:
1940-1988, undated
Iowa State University. 4-H Youth Development records
Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RS 16/3/4
Scope and Content
The collection (1915-2010) contains a wide variety of records including annual reports, historian books, scrapbooks, conference programs, manuals, publications, and photographs and other media. These records thoroughly document the Iowa 4-H program and related programs such as the Rural Young People’s Program throughout the first four to five decades of the program’s existence. Thorough documentation for more recent years is currently lacking. Though there are some materials related to local...
Dates:
1915-2010
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