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Carl Olson, Jr., was a veterinary pathologist and pioneer in cancer research. Olson taught at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln where he served as the Head of the Veterinary Pathology Department and also taught at the University of Wisconsin until his retirement in 1981. The collection (1900-1987) consists of class notebooks that document his course studies as a Veterinary Medicine student at Iowa State College (University).

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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 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.

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This collection (1968-2012, undated) contains Dr. Beran’s biographical materials, certificates, presentations, papers and faculty activities correspondence relating to physical education on the international level, and the history of physical education. A highlight of this collection is her writings on the history of women’s basketball, and a presentation, “One Hundred Years of Physical Culture, Physical Training, Physical Education, Health and Human Performance at Iowa State University.”

Scope and Content The collection (1925-2009, undated) contains material related to Dr. Thompson's professional career. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, news clippings, documentation of awards and certificates, published papers, conference proceedings, and Center for Agricultural and Economic Development (CAED) reports. The published papers and articles document Dr. Thompson's research on the effects of climate on crop production and his research on agricultural and economic...

Scope and Content This collection (1938-2006) includes a textbook used by Mary Jean Logan Sweet while in the Curtiss-Wright Engineering Program, a copy of her certificate of completion, photocopies of meeting minutes and one pay stub from the Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a copy of the tenth anniversary newsletter, “Cadette Digest,” an address list, and biographical information. Two artifacts used for instruction in the program are housed in the University Artifact Collection: a model airplane and a model of a...

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...

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Rex Beresford was an Extension specialist and professor of animal science at Iowa State University. Beresford was a respected expert in the area of cattle feeding and marketing. This collection contains information about Beresford's career at Iowa State and copies of his writings and speeches on the cattle industry.

Scope and Content This collection (1934-1976, undated) contains news clippings, correspondence, maps, and a comic book story (1942) detailing Tewkesbury’s expedition through the Darien Isthmus. In addition, there are several files of “Richard A. Tewkesbury: Source Material Relating to His Trips to the Darien in 1939 and 1940.” These files contain correspondence, maps, photographs, news clippings, and Tewksbury’s accounts of the trips. The collection also includes his passport and a certificate (1962) for...

Scope and Content This collection (1913-1980) contains news clippings, activity reports, Gridiron Dinner programs, and correspondence. Also included are directories and scholarship information pertaining to Iowa State University's Sigma Delta Chi chapter. A highlight of the collection is a letter typed and signed by a member: Henry C. Wallace, a former member who graduated from Iowa State College (University) in 1893, started the Farm and Dairy newspaper (later to become the Wallace's Farmer) and served as...