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

RS 21/7/225
M. Joan Kilty O'Brien
Papers, 1944-1951, undated


Descriptive summary

creator:

O'Brien, M. Joan Kilty

title:

Papers

dates:

1944-1951, undated

extent:

0.42 linear ft. (1 document box)

collection number:

RS 21/7/225

repository:

University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access:

Open for research

publication rights:

Consult Head, Special Collections Department

preferred citation:

M. Joan Kilty O'Brien Papers, RS 21/7/225, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Biographical note

M. (Mary) Joan Kilty O'Brien of Stillwater, Minnesota, received her B.S. (1949) from Iowa State College (University) in institution management. During her time at Iowa State, O'Brien was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, the Home Economics Club, the Newman Club, the VEISHEA committee, and the Student Properties Board. She was also a member of the Red Cross Executive Council and the Associated Association of Picnic Lovers. She also graduated with honors. She currently (as of 2010) resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.

 

Collection description

The collection (1944-1951, undated) contains course notes and textbooks from O'Brien's time at Iowa State in the institution management program. The collection also contains various Iowa State memorabilia, including O'Brien's Delta Delta Delta sorority information and a song book of Iowa State songs. The collection also contains original patterns and a dress designed by O'Brien, which are housed in the artifact collection.

 

Organization

The collection is arranged alphabetically.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Art Appreciation Notebook

undated

1

2

"Care of Food Service Equipment" Textbook

1948

1

3

Delta Delta Delta Sorority Information

1945-1947

Artifact Collection

 

Dress Pattern Project - includes paper pattern, cloth pattern, flat pattern, and dress (Artifact no. 2010-048)

1947

1

4

Food and Nutrition 204 and 303 Notes

undated

1

5

Food and Nutrition 303 Notebook

undated

1

6

"Food Preparation Principles and Procedures" Laboratory Manual

1944

1

7

Institution Management Alumni Newsletters

1949-1951

1

8

Institution Management 484 Term Problem

1947

1

9

Miscellaneous - Correspondence; Examination Booklet

1945-1949

1

10

Purchasing Course Notebook

undated

1

11

Sewing Examples

1945-1946

1

12

"Songs of Iowa State" Song Book

1948

1

13

Textiles and Clothing 104 Notes

undated