Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 0/11/3
Iowa State University
Semi-Centennial Committee
Semi-Centennial of the Opening of the
Iowa Agricultural College Collection, 1920-1921
Descriptive summary
creator: |
Iowa State University |
title: |
Semi-Centennial of the Opening of the Iowa Agricultural College Collection |
dates: |
1920-1921 |
extent: |
0.42 linear feet (1 document box) |
collection number: |
RS 0/11/3 |
repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
access: |
Open for research |
publication rights: |
Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
preferred citation: |
Iowa State University, Semi-Centennial of the Opening of the Iowa Agricultural College Collection, RS 0/11/3, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
On June 6-9, 1920, the Iowa State College (University) sponsored a semi-centennial celebration in honor of the 1869 opening of the institution. The celebration consisted of a Semi-Centennial Commencement, Founder's Day Celebration, and a homecoming feature for alumni. The celebration's activities included an historical pageant, military ceremonies, divisional symposia, a dinner, and a baseball game against Drake University. World War I prevented the celebration from being held in 1919. |
Collection description
The collection contains the records of the semi-centennial committee, including meeting minutes and correspondence. The records also include programs, brochures, and booklets highlighting Iowa State's history. In addition, there is a file of photocopied correspondence with Dr. Louis H. Pammel (Professor of Botany, 1889-1929) regarding his work with the semi-centennial and a bound volume of letters in response to invitations sent to representatives of other institutions. |
Organization
The collection is arranged in alphabetical order. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
"After Fifty Years" |
1920 |
Artifact Collection |
2004-R011 |
Artifact - Semi-centennial stickers |
1920 |
1 |
2 |
Brochures |
1920 |
1 |
3 |
Committee – meeting minutes, correspondence and notes |
1920 |
1 |
4 |
Committee on Special Functions – meeting minutes, correspondence and notes [photocopies] |
1920-1921 |
1 |
5 |
Dinner |
1920 |
1 |
6 |
Historical Pageant |
1920 |
1 |
7 |
"Historical Sketch of the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts" |
1920 |
1 |
8 |
News clippings |
1920 |
1 |
9 |
Pammel, L. H. correspondence regarding the semi-centennial [photocopies] |
1920 |
1 |
10 |
Program |
1920 |
1 |
11 |
"Representatives from Other Institutions at the Semi-Centennial" |
1920 |