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

RS 0/11/5
Iowa State University

90th Anniversary Collection, 1947-1948
Format, Dates


Descriptive summary

creator:

Iowa State University

title:

90th Anniversary Collection

dates:

1947-1948

extent:

0.42 linear feet (1 document box)

collection number:

RS 0/11/5

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 90th Anniversary Collection, RS 0/11/5, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Historical note

On March 22, 1948, the Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on March 22, 1858, when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, a luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner.

 

Collection description

The collection contains the records of the 90th Anniversary Celebration committee, including meeting minutes and correspondence. The records also include programs, invitations, invitation lists and programs relating to the 90th Anniversary Celebration.

In addition, the collection contains a book (Ninetieth Anniversary Celebration of the Iowa State College), which consists of speeches and images from the 90th anniversary celebration activities.

 

Organization

The collection is arranged in alphabetical order.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Attendee lists

1948

1

2

Committee – meeting minutes, correspondence and notes

1947-1948

1

3

Congratulations

1948

1

4

Dinner

1948

1

5

Dinner – Charles Friley's address

1948

1

6

Invitations

1948

1

7

Invitation lists

1948

1

8

Luncheon

1948

Artifact Collection

 

Name badges (accession number 2004-R008)

1948

1

9

Name tags

1948

1

10

News clippings

1948

1

11

Ninetieth Anniversary Celebration of the Iowa State College

1948

1

12

Program

1948