Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 21/7/188
Helen B. (Vermeer) Hayes (1917- )
Papers, 1917-1946, n.d.
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Hayes, Helen B. (Vermeer) (1917- ) |
| title: | Papers |
| dates: | 1917-1946, n.d. |
| extent: | 0.21 linear ft. (1 half-document box) |
| collection number: | RS 21/7/188 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Helen B. (Vermeer) Hayes Papers, RS 21/7/188, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Biographical note
Helen Blanch (Vermeer) Hayes was born July 15, 1917, to Dr. and Mrs. Gerrett E. Vermeer. She graduated from Sheldon High School in 1934 and then attended Iowa State College (University) where she received her B.S. (1939) in dietetics. In college, Helen was a member of Kappa Delta, Home Economics Club, Iowa State Players, Y.W.C.A. and the Health Council. She also assisted in the publication of two college magazines: Iowa Homemaker and Green Gander. Helen married Woody Vance Hayes on January 2, 1946, in Silver City, New Mexico. As of 2005, she resided in Hampton, Virginia. |
Collection description
The collection (1917-1946, n.d.) contains biographical information, photographs, diplomas, a baby book and loose scrapbook pages. The scrapbook pages include many scenic vacation photographs and images of possible family members, though almost all the photographs are unidentified. Helen's school autograph book was likely completed while she was in junior high school and includes notes and signatures from teachers, friends, and family. |
Organization
The collection is organized chronologically. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Baby book |
1917-1918 |
1 |
2 |
Junior high school class autograph book |
1929-1930 |
1 |
3 |
Biographical information: clippings and marriage announcement |
ca. 1933-1946 |
1 |
4 |
Diploma: Sheldon High School |
1935 |
1 |
5 |
Diploma: Iowa State College |
1939 |
1 |
6 |
Photographs (1 b/w 1.5 x 2, 1 b/w 2x3, 1 b/w 3x4, 1 b/w 5x7, and 2 b/w 8x10 photographs) |
n.d. |
1 |
7 |
Scrapbook: vacation and family photos (99 b/w 2x2, 4 b/w 2x3, 23 b/w 3x5, and 7 b/w 5x7 photographs) |
n.d. |