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

RS 12/1/17
Beverly J. Crabtree (1937-    )
Papers, 1977-[ongoing]


Descriptive summary

creator:

Crabtree, Beverly J. (1937-    )
title:

Papers
dates:

1977-[ongoing]
extent:

0.42 linear ft. (1 document box)
collection number:

RS 12/1/17
repository:

University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access:

Open for research
publication rights:

Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation:

Beverly J. Crabtree Papers, RS 12/1/17, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Biographical note

Beverly J. (Deles-Dernier) Crabtree was born in 1937 to Wayne and Frances Deles Dernier of Lincoln, Nebraska. She received her B.S. (1959) and M.S. (1962) in home economics education from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She earned her Ph.D. (1965) in home economics education from Iowa State University.

She followed her husband, R. Jewell Crabtree, to Michigan State University where she was hired as an Instructor and Assistant Professor (1964-1967) of home economics education. She then took a position as Coordinator (1967-1973) of Home Economics Education at the University of Missouri-Columbia. There, she was promoted to Associate Dean (1973-1975) for Extension in the College of Home Economics. She was then hired as Dean (1975-1987) of the College of Home Economics at Oklahoma State University. Finally, she returned to Iowa State University to become Dean (1987-1997) of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

During her tenure at Iowa State, Crabtree oversaw the construction of the Center for Designing Foods to Improve Nutrition, fund raising for the Palmer Human Development and Family Studies Building, the creation of a Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, and involvement with the CUTE (Cooperative Urban Teacher Education) program. She also established the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair and oversaw a large increase in research grants for the College.

Crabtree was named Woman of the Year (1991) by the Ames Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Awards and selected as the VEISHEA Professor of the Year (1992). Crabtree served on various committees for the American Home Economics Association and also was elected President (1977-1978). During her time in Ames, Crabtree served on a number of state and national committees including as a member of the USDA Joint Council on Food and Agricultural Sciences, vice-chair of the Story County United Way Campaign, board member of the Ames Rotary Club, and member of the board of the Green Hills Residence Association.

Beverly J. Deles-Dernier married R. Jewell Crabtree and they had two children. The Crabtrees reside in Ames.

 

Collection description

This collection (1977-[ongoing]) contains biographical sketches and newspaper clippings on Crabtree along with a number of articles and speeches presented by Dean Crabtree for Iowa State University's College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The speeches and articles mostly focus on the future of the family and consumer sciences curriculum and home economics educators as well as career opportunities for graduates of the college.

 

Organization

This collection is organized chronologically with biographical information in front.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Biographical information

1987-1997, n.d.

1

2

Speech: Acceptance speech by Beverly J. Crabtree for President of American Home Economics Association

1977

1

3

Speech: "Portfolio of Competencies for Home Economics Professionals"

1987

1

4

Speech: "Productivity: A Key to Excellence as we Project into the Future"

1987

1

5

Speech delivered at the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station Centennial Celebration

1988

1

6

Speech delivered to faculty on the ISU Interdisciplinary Gerontology Program

1988

1

7

Speech: "The Future is Ours to Make"

1988

1

8

Speech: "Home Economics: A Unity in Focus in Addressing Diverse Societal Issues"

1988

1

9

Speech: "United We Are in Our Continued Pursuit of Excellence"

1988

1

10

Speech: "Gateway to the Twenty-First Century"

1989

1

11

Speech: "Promising Directions for Home Economics in the 1990s"

1989

1

12

Speech: "Knowledge is Power"

1991

1

13

Speech: "Unity in Mission Strengthens Diversity"

1991

1

14

Article: "Family Futures Day Emphasizes Proactive Remedies"

1992

1

15

Speech: "Challenges of Being an Academician in the 90s"

1992

1

16

Article: "Family and Consumer Sciences – A Model for the Field"

1993

1

17

Speech delivered to student visitors of the ISU Office of Precollegiate Programs for Talented and Gifted (OPPTAG)

1993

1

18

Speech: "Partnering for the Future," delivered at the 1993 Iowa Home Economics Educators' Conference

1993

1

19

Speech: "Partnering for the Future," delivered at the Douglas County Extension Office

1993

1

20

Speech: "Relevancy and Vitality of Home Economics Programming for 21st Century"

1993

1

21

Speech: "State of the College"

1993

1

22

Speech delivered at the Conference for ISU Preservice Teachers, Capnote Address

1994

1

23

Speech delivered at the Order of the Knoll Reception Dinner, Scottsdale, Arizona

1994

1

24

Speech delivered to the Iowa Home Economists Group, Newton, Iowa

1994

1

25

Speech: "Iowa's Changing Rural Culture: What Lies Ahead – Visions for the Future"

1994

1

26

Speech: "Positioning the Profession for the Future"

1994

1

27

Speech: "Strategic Planning for 1995-2000"

1994

1

28

Speech delivered at the ISU Department of Residence Halls Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement Reception

1995

1

29

Speech: "Leadership for New Paradigms"

1995

1

30

Speech: "State of the College"

1995

1

31

Speech: "Trends and Career Opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences"

1995

1

32

Speech delivered at the College of Family and Consumer Sciences Career Day

1996

1

33

Speech: "Leadership for Change"

1996

1

34

Speech: "Reflecting on Our Integrative Nature and How Our Subject Matter Areas/Specializations Relate Today to Families and Consumers"

1996

1

35

Presentation delivered to the President's Council: "College of Family and Consumer Sciences: A Past with Tradition... A Future with Vision"

1997

1

36

Speech: "4-H: Spectrum of Opportunities"

1997

1

37

Speech: "Celebrating 75 Years of Leadership"

1997

1

38

Article: "Reflections of a Dean Now Retired"

1998

1

39

Speech: "Addressing the Integrative Nature of FCS at the Undergraduate Level"

1998

1

40

Article: "Professional Orchestra"

1999

1

41

Article: "Turning Points in My Professional Life"

2000

1

42

Speech: "Integrating Concepts from Subject Area Specializations – Reaffirmation and Impact of New Body of Knowledge"

2001

1

43

Speech: "Integrative Nature and 'Body of Knowledge' of the Family and Consumer Sciences Profession"

2001

1

44

Article: "Involvement on Community Boards: A Personal Perspective"

2002