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 |