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

RS 21/2/13
Wallace E. Barron (1903-1970)
Papers, 1931-1979, n.d.

Descriptive summary

creator:	Barron, Wallace E. (1903-1970)
title:	Papers
dates:	1931-1979, n.d.
extent:	1.26 linear ft. (3 document boxes, 1 map case folder)
collection number:	RS 21/2/13
repository:	University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

Administrative information

access:	Open for research
publication rights:	Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation:	Wallace E. Barron Papers, RS 21/2/13, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

Biographical note

Wallace E. "Red" Barron was born near Ward, South Dakota on February 24, 1903. He received his B.S. (1928) in Agricultural Economics from Iowa State College (University). After graduation, he took the position of field secretary (1929-1931) for the Memorial Union at Iowa State and thus began his long career associated with the University. During the next several years, Barron would serve in various offices including director of the men's dormitory (1931-1933), assistant auditor of student activities (1931-1933) and assistant director of personnel for men (1933-1937).

Barron became editor (1935-1968) of the Alumnus, a publication of the Iowa State Alumni Association. Barron was then offered the position of Director of Alumni Affairs for Iowa State College (University) and Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association (1937-1968), a position he held until his retirement. After his retirement, he would continue to contribute to the Alumni Association as Coordinator for Research and Special Projects (1968-1970) and was given the title Director Emeritus of the Alumni Association.

Barron received numerous honors during his career at Iowa State. Barron served as Chairman (1946-1948) of District IV of the American Alumni Council and on the organization's Board of Directors. In 1965, he was named "Outstanding Boss of the Year" by the Ames Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the District American Alumni Council and American College Public Relations Association in 1967. In 1968, he was awarded the Alumni Recognition Medal of the Alumni Association and served as the Grand Marshal of the Veishea parade. The following year he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by Buena Vista College (University).

Barron was a longtime member of the local club of Rotary International, serving as president (1948-1949) of the Ames Rotary Club. He also served the organization as district governor, information and extension counselor, and as a member of several committees.

Barron was also very active in the Presbyterian Church. He was an elder in the Ames Presbyterian Church and served also as a trustee and deacon. He was Presbytery moderator (1966) and actively served in the North Central Presbytery and Iowa Synod.

Barron married Mary L. Rhea and had three children: Brian, Bruce, and Rhea. He died May 5, 1970 in Ames and was buried in the University Cemetery.

Collection description

This collection (1931-1979, n.d.) contains material relating to Barron's career and includes biographical information, correspondence, and material related to the Iowa State University Alumni Association. The biographical information consists of news clippings, biographies, and materials related to Barron's retirement and memorial.

The collection also includes correspondence with alumni, donors, Iowa State University president Charles Friley, and members of the Alumni Association. Additionally, the collection contains material related to the general outreach and fundraising activities of the Alumni Association.

Organization

The collection is organized alphabetically.

Container list

Box	Folder	Title	Dates
Map Case	C409 D09	"A Eulogy to Wallace Barron" by Durk D. Offringa	1970
1	1	Alumni Advisory Committee	1945-1947
1	2	Alumni Association: tax exemption status	1944-1947
1	3	Alumni Association Executive Committee: correspondence	1946-1947
1	4	Alumni Association Executive Committee: correspondence	1947-1948
1	5	Alumni Association Executive Committee: correspondence	1948-1949
1	6	Alumni Association Executive Committee: correspondence	1949-1950
1	7	Alumni Association Executive Committee: correspondence	1950-1951
1	8	Alumni Association Executive Committee: correspondence	1951-1952
1	9	Alumni Association Executive Committee: correspondence	1952-1969
1	10	Alumni Association membership report	1951
1	11	Alumni Association presidents’ pictures: correspondence	1959-1969
1	12	Alumni Athletic Council: correspondence	1946-1947
1	13	Alumni Athletic Council: correspondence	1946-1951
1	14	Alumni Cooperative Fund	1946-1949
1	15	Alumni Fund Scholarships: correspondence	1947-1950
1	16	Article: "Thirty-One Years of Progress: A Team Effort by Association Presidents and Executive Committees"	1968
2	1	Biographical information	1931-1969, undated
2	2	Biographical information: honors and awards	1947-1970
2	3	Biographical information: memorial letters	1970
2	4	Biographical information: news clippings	1931-1971
2	5	Biographical information: retirement	1967-1968
2	6	College Birthday: 90th	1947-1948
2	7	Committee on Scholarships: correspondence	1948-1949
2	8	Correspondence	1940-1954
2	9	Correspondence	1956-1957
2	10	Correspondence	1957-1958
2	11	Correspondence	1958-1959
2	12	Correspondence	1959-1960
2	13	Correspondence	1960-1961
2	14	Correspondence	1961-1962
2	15	Correspondence	1962-1963
2	16	Correspondence	1963-1964
2	17	Correspondence	1964-1965
2	18	Correspondence	1966-1967
2	19	Correspondence	1967-1968
3	1	Correspondence: Charles E. Friley	1941-1942
3	2	Correspondence: Charles E. Friley	1942-1943
3	3	Correspondence: Charles E. Friley	1944-1945
3	4	Correspondence: Charles E. Friley	1945-1946
3	5	Correspondence: Charles E. Friley	1946-1948
3	6	Correspondence: Charles E. Friley	1949-1953
3	7	Correspondence: E. N. Wentworth	1947-1949
3	8	Correspondence: Katherine Gue Leonard	1958
3	9	Cyclone Memorial Stadium Committee: correspondence	1945-1949
3	10	Field Service Director Selection Committee	1965-1966
3	11	Portraits of University presidents: correspondence	1950
3	12	Songs of Iowa State: correspondence	1951
3	13	Speech: "Identify Yourself," summer commencement, Buena Vista College	1969
3	14	Speech: "Some Thoughts About J.F.K."	1965
3	15	State Board of Regents	1952-1964
3	16	Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award	1978-1979