Abstract Agatha Louise Huepenbecker Burnet earned a B.S. (1952) from Indiana University, a M.S. (1956) from Iowa State College (University) and a Ph.D. (1969) from Ohio State University. She was a professor (1959-1993) in the Department of Textiles and Clothing at Iowa State University and also served as Head of the Department for twenty-five years. Huepenbecker was active in the American Home Economics Association along with several other professional organizations. This collection contains...

Scope and Content This collection (1878-2007) contains biographical data, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, bibliographies, publications, reviews, addresses, awards, scrapbook of tributes, material relating to the Woman's Centennial Congress, artifacts (Including jewelry from India), and her will. Correspondents include E. W. Stanton, A. B. Storms and Maria Roberts. Box 4 consists of original documents that have been restricted, photocopies of the items can be found in the other boxes. The...

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The collection contains correspondence, biographical information and memorials, publications, and addresses. The papers also include information regarding the Charles Henry Stange Award and photographs of Dr. Stange on vacation and of his friends and family.

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Chester Hamlin Werkman was a professor of bacteriology and biochemistry at Iowa State College (University) from 1923 until 1962. This collection includes biographical information, awards, correspondence, a lab notebook, photographs, and reprints of Werkman's research articles. These files document Werkman's research interests in bacteriology and biochemistry, his work as professor and head of Iowa State's Department of Bacteriology, and his overall career.

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...

Scope and Content The collection (1927-1934, undated) contains the 4-H record book of Evelyn M. Peterson. The record book contains letters of recommendation, record books for 4-H projects, personal expense account record books and essay, club programs, lists of personal and club activities, Evelyn’s 4-H story, photographs, newspaper clippings, and letters from the Webster County Home Demonstration Agent Elizabeth Peterson. Photographs in the record book are all labeled and in group photos Evelyn is clearly...

Scope and Content The collection (1893-2011) contains biographical material, information about Carver’s birthplace monument, correspondence, information about Iowa State University, newsclippings, oral history interviews, publications by Carver, published materials about Carver, research and product development, and information about the Tuskegee Institute (University). The biographical material consists of short biographies, census material, lists of...

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This collection contains papers related to Gerry B. Schnelle's work as a veterinarian, including awards, journals, newspaper clippings, photographs, and a scrapbook.

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Collection contains newsclippings, memorials, correspondence, and reprints of two articles written by Dean Bergman.

Abstract Henry Gilman (1893-1986) was an organic chemist renowned for his groundbreaking work in organometallic chemistry. He joined the faculty of Iowa State College (University) in 1919, attained the rank of Professor in 1923, and was named Distinguished Professor in 1962. Gilman helped Iowa State's Chemistry Department rise to national prominence. He authored or co-authored over a thousand publications and delivered countless lectures and speeches around the world, among other professional...

Abstract Henry H. Kildee graduated from Iowa State College (University) with a bachelor of science degree (1908) and a master of science degree (1917). Kildee served as instructor and faculty in the Animal Husbandry Department from 1909-1916. In 1916 he left Iowa State, but later returned as Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry (1918-1935). Before retiring from administrative duties in 1949, Kildee also served as Vice Dean of the Division of Agriculture, Dean of Agriculture, and Director of the...

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The collection consists of biographical information, awards, diplomas and certificates received by Henry Hugh Dukes. The collection also contains plaques and other three-dimensional items given to Dr. Dukes, including the Borden Award (1960) given to him by the American Veterinary Medical Association, an academic hood (1966) from Clemson University, and the Distinguished Service Achievement Citation (1977) from the Iowa State University Alumni Association.

Description of Material This sub-group (1938- [ongoing]) contains files on College of Engineering alumni, faculty, and staff who received awards given out by the College of Engineering, Iowa State University, and the ISU Alumni Association. The files consist of material that was included in the award nomination packet such as nomination forms, correspondence, and biographical information. The material in this collection is limited to only those nominations that were successful award winners. Programs for the...

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The collection (1927-1935) consists of the 4-H record book of Lucille Peterson. The record book contains letters of recommendation, record books for 4-H projects, club programs, longtime personal expense account record books and awards, lists of club and personal activities, her 4-H story, photographs, letters (mostly from Webster County Home Demonstration Agent Elizabeth Peterson), and Iowa State Fair and Webster County Fair ribbons.

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This collection (1938-1971) primarily documents Margaret Black’s career in science education and conservation. The collection contains correspondence, lecture notes, student term papers, her master's thesis, student conservation projects and newspaper clippings on Margaret Black and conservation.

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Margaret Mae Gross (1924-2010) was a longtime administrative assistant in the Office of the Director/Dean at the Iowa State University Library. This collection documents her career at the Library and includes biographical information, awards materials, correspondence, photographs of her and other Library staff, and items related to celebrations of her long tenure at the Library.

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The collection (1923-1934) contains the 4-H record book of Marie Mann of the Adel Live Wire 4-H Girls’ Club, Dallas County, Iowa. The book contains club programs, letters of recommendation, record books for 4-H projects, a list of activities, her 4-H story, photographs, newspaper clippings, ribbons, and her health examination.

Scope and Content The collection (1914-1977, undated) contains biographical information, class notes, publications, and correspondence. Much of the correspondence relates to her research and publishing efforts. Hogrefe's publications focus mostly on the writing of fiction and the English Renaissance, including articles about Thomas More and Thomas Elyot. In addition the papers include galley proofs, notes, and manuscripts on Tudor Women: Commoners and Queens (1975; call...

Scope and Content This collection (1938-1945) is comprised of one scrapbook of ephemera accumulated by Randall Matson while attending college at Iowa State. The materials include programs for Freshman Days (1938), Dairy Husbandry Club banquets (1939-1941), musical performances, Block and Bridle banquet (1940), Religious Emphasis Week (1941), Annual Agricultural Banquet (1941), VEISHEA performances, and graduation exercises (1945). News clippings regarding Dairy Husbandry Club banquets, Little International...

Abstract The Office of Student Life, established in 1974, had oversight of Greek student life. By 1999, staff who advised the Greek community were organized into the Office of Greek Affairs, which now reports to the Dean of Students. Greek chapters at Iowa State are governed by the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council, and they also receive support from Ames-area fraternity and sorority alumni councils. The Jellison and Sutherland Awards are issued by the Association of Fraternal...

Scope and Content This collection is arranged into the following series: Slides, 1945-1995, undated; Photographs, 1926-1994, undated; Papers, 1958-1995, undated; Notebooks and Books, 1937-1996, undated; Awards, 1956-1996, undated; and Artifacts, 1989-1995, undated Series 1, Slides, contains film slides of Ms. Takken's personal life, her home at Sea Ranch, geological features, and her vacations....

Scope and Content The collection (1949-2006) contains records of the Weed Science Society of America. The materials contain abstracts, annual meeting programs, committee files, correspondence, and Executive Committee minutes. In addition, many of the organization's published materials may be located by searching the ISU Library catalog: Weed Science (call no. SB599 W417); Weed Technology (call no. SB610 W34x); and WSSA...

Scope and Content The collection (1961-2015) contains materials related to administration of the Iowa chapter of the Wildlife society, as well as publications, events, political activities, and awards associated with environmental issues. The collection also includes materials from the National Wildlife Society, and the North Central Section of the Wildlife Society, which involves state chapters in Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. ...