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

RS 13/17/63
Selma M. Plagge
Papers, 1896-1955


Descriptive summary

creator:

Plagge, Selma M.

title:

Papers

dates:

1896-1955

extent:

0.42 linear feet (1 document box)

collection number:

RS 13/17/63

repository:

University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access:

Open for research

publication rights:

Consult Head, Special Collections Department

preferred citation:

Selma M. Plagge Papers, RS 13/17/63, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Biographical note

Selma M. Plagge was born ca. 1885 and became an Iowa State College (University) Instructor of Piano, Music History, and Harmony from 1912 to 1915. She married Iowa State College (University) Professor Herbert Plagge and had one son, Herbert Jr. She continued teaching music in her home.

 

Collection description

The collection contains clippings, military passes, photographs, postcards, and printed materials. The bulk of the collection documents Iowa State College buildings and grounds, and related student activities.

 

Organization

The collection is arranged alphabetically.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

10

Correspondence

1913, n.d.

1

1

Men's Glee Club Tour clippings

1913

1

2

Military passes for Student Army Training Corps

1918

1

3

Photographs: Hearth and Heather (3 4x5 color, 18 4x5, 4 5x7 B&W)

1933-1955

1

4

Photographs: Iowa State College grounds and activities (B&W: 7 4x5, 11 5x7, 1 11x14)

1910-1920

1

5

Photographs: Men's Glee Club Trip (31 4x5 B&W)

1913

1

6

Photographs: Groups of people unidentified (5 8x10 B&W)

1913-1936

1

7

Photograph: Clear Lake, Iowa - people in boats and standing on a dock (1 8x10 B&W)

1933

1

8

Postcards and booklets - Iowa State College campus

1919, 1926, 1939, 1940

1

9

Printed Materials – programs, publications, and sheet music

1896-1932

1

11

Printed Materials – programs and clippings

1910-1942, n.d.