Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

RS 12/10/54
Phyllis Brackelsberg (1940-    )
Papers, 1979-[ongoing]


Descriptive summary

creator:

Brackelsberg, Phyllis (1940-    )

title:

Papers

dates:

1979-[ongoing]

extent:

0.21 linear feet (1 half-document box)

collection number:

RS 12/10/54

repository:

University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access:

Open for research

publication rights:

Consult Head, Special Collections Department

preferred citation:

Phyllis Brackelsberg Papers, RS 12/10/54, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Biographical note

Phyllis Gill (Brackelsberg) was born May 10, 1940 in Moorhead, Minnesota. She received a B. S. (1961) in home economics education from North Dakota State University, and an M. A. (1963) from the University of Connecticut. She worked as a graduate assistant (1961-1963) at the University of Connecticut, and as a lab assistant (1963-1965) in textile and clothing at Oklahoma University.

During her time at Iowa State University, she worked for the Iowa State University Extension Service (1968-1970) making television films relating to clothing construction. She became an instructor (1969-1976) in textiles and clothing, later promoted to Assistant Professor (1976-1985) and Associate Professor (1985-1995). Professor Brackelsberg's teaching emphasized undergraduate courses and advising students. She also worked on research, continuing education, and extension. Professor Brackelsberg received an Outstanding Teacher Award in 1980, and an Outstanding Advisor Award in 1994. She received a Faculty Citation from Iowa State University Alumni Association in 1985. She retired May 15, 1998, and currently lives in Ames, Iowa. She married Paul Brackelsberg, and they had three children: Phil, Paula B., and Pamela B.

 

Collection description

This collection (1979-[ongoing]) contains biographical information including vitae and news clippings. Professor Brackelsberg edited two tailoring manuals (1978 and 1982) contained in this collection. The second manual expanded the first edition and included traditional and contemporary tailoring techniques.

 

Organization

The collection is arranged in alphabetical order.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Biographical information

1979-2010

1

2

Manual – "Tailoring Manual"

1978

1

3

Manual – "Tailoring Manual Including Traditional and Contemporary Techniques"

1982