Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 11/7/51
George Pagels (1913-2005)
Papers, 1931-2006, n.d.
creator: |
Pagels, George (1913-2005) |
title: |
Papers |
dates: |
1931-2006, n.d. |
extent: |
1.26 linear ft. (3 document boxes) |
collection number: |
RS 11/7/51 |
repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
access: |
Open for research |
publication ights: |
Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
preferred citation: |
George Pagels Papers, RS 11/7/51, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
George Pagels, Jr. (1913-2005) received his M.S. (1935) from Iowa State College (University) after receiving his B.S. (1934) from the University of Illinois. He was an instructor (1935) in the Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Department at Iowa State. After leaving Iowa State, he became an engineer with Penetryn Systems, Inc. (1936-1944) specializing in bridge construction and repair. He also worked as a contractor at his father's company, the George Pagels Company in Illinois (1940-1944). As a Lieutenant Commander for the U.S. Navy Civil Engineering Corps (1944-1946,) he helped with the build-up, invasion of Normandy, and follow-up operations. He returned to the private sector as the Vice President of Penetryn Systems, Inc. (1946). He later returned to the George Pagels Company and served as president until his retirement. He passed away on November 23, 2005, at the age of 92. |
This collection (1931-2006, n.d.) contains papers, notebooks, tests and quizzes from George Pagels' time as student and teacher from Northwestern University, University of Illinois, and Iowa State College. His master's thesis, "Supporting Strength of Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts," is also included. |
This collection is listed alphabetically. |
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Biographical Information |
1940-2006 |
1 |
2 |
Blue Prints, Field Examination – Standard Engineering Corporation |
1938 |
1 |
3 |
Bridge Calculations – Standard Engineering Corporation |
n.d. |
1 |
4 |
Civil Engineering Papers – Iowa State College |
1934 |
1 |
5 |
Class Notes – University of Illinois |
1933 |
1 |
6 |
Concrete Related Civil Engineering Papers – University of Illinois |
1933 |
1 |
7 |
Concrete Study Photographs |
n.d. |
1 |
8 |
Concrete Study Photographs, Akron, OH |
1939 |
1 |
9 |
Correspondence |
1940-1946 |
1 |
10 |
Engineering, Planning, Design Notes |
1937-1938 |
1 |
11 |
Laboratory Instructions in Physics Course A (Lab Manual) – Northwestern University |
n.d. |
1 |
12 |
Laboratory Instructions in Physics Course B (Lab Manual) – Northwestern University |
n.d. |
1 |
13 |
Mathematics 314 (Differential Equations), Classwork, Exams – Iowa State College |
1934-1935 |
2 |
1 |
Notebooks – Bridge and Building Design |
n.d. |
2 |
2 |
Notebooks – Physics Equations |
n.d. |
2 |
3 |
Notebooks – Physics Equations, "Thin Plate Solutions" |
n.d. |
2 |
4 |
Notebooks –"Vector Analysis" |
n.d. |
2 |
5 |
Notebooks – Written Experiments in Mechanics (1 of 2) |
n.d. |
2 |
6 |
Notebooks – Written Experiments in Mechanics (2 of 2) |
n.d. |
3 |
1 |
Physics Class Experiments |
1931 |
3 |
2 |
Physics Laboratory |
1931 |
3 |
3 |
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 274, Exams, Quiz – Iowa State College |
1934-1935 |
3 |
4 |
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 324 (Mine Surveying), Quiz, Review, Notes – Iowa State College |
1934-1935 |
3 |
5 |
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 327 (Surveying), Midterm, Final – Iowa State College |
1934-1935 |
3 |
6 |
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 344, Quizzes, Reviews, Final – Iowa State College |
1934-1935 |
3 |
7 |
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 378, Quizzes, Final, Notes – Iowa State College |
1934-1935 |
3 |
8 |
Thesis – "Supporting Strength of Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts" |
1935 |
3 |
9 |
University of Illinois Civil Engineering Reunion, Class of 1934 – Newsletter, Correspondence |
2001-2003 |
3 |
10 |
"Water Distribution System for Rantoul, Illinois" – Paper/Proposal |
1934 |