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 |