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

RS 21/7/262
Henry M. Holmes (1921-2014)
Papers, 1938-1942


Descriptive summary

creator: Holmes, Henry M. (1921-2014)
title: Papers
dates: 1938-1942
extent: 0.42 linear feet (1 document box, 1 map case folder)
collection number: RS 21/7/262
repository: University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.
language: English

 

Administrative information

access: Open for research
publication rights: Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation: Henry M. Holmes Papers, RS 21/7/262, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Abstract

Henry M. Holmes was born on June 1, 1921, in Clinton, Iowa, to Robert and Ruth (Morehouse) Holmes. He enrolled at Iowa State College (University) in the fall of 1941 and studied engineering. His education was interrupted by World War II during which he served in the United States Navy from 1942 through 1945. He married Madalynne Leslie on August 10, 1942. After the war, Holmes was hired by the Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a switchman-foreman, a position he held until his retirement in 1981. Holmes died on April 29, 2014, in Camanche, Iowa. This collection contains materials Holmes acquired as a freshman in engineering at Iowa State in 1941. Included in the collection are papers from his English and engineering classes, freshman orientation programs and guides, a touch football manual, a wrestling guide written by Iowa State wrestling coach Hugo Otopalik, a student conduct guide, and a fraternity promotional booklet from the Greek system.

 

Container list

 

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

New Student Opening Assembly Program

1941

1

2

Freshman Days Program Booklet

1941

1

3

Freshman Handbook

1941 circa

1

4

Official Rules Governing Student Conduct

1941

1

5

Library Guides

1941 circa

1

6

Manual of Directions for English 101, 102, and 103: Principles of Composition

1941

1

7

General Engineering 104 - Engineering Problems: Laboratory Notes and Forms

1941 circa

1

8

Engineering Drawing 131 - Lettering; Techniques of Engineering Drawing; Orthographic Projection; Isometric Projection: Laboratory Assignments

1941

1

9

Engineering Drawing 132 - Projective Drawing; Orthographic Projection; Descriptive Geometry: Laboratory Exercises

1941 circa

1

10

Handbook for Required Courses in Physical Education for Men

1941 circa

1

11

Touch Football Intramural Sports Manual and Rulebook

1941

1

12

General Wrestling Suggestions for the Beginner by Hugo Otopalik

1942

1

13

Engineering at Iowa State College Bulletin

1938

1

14

Fraternities Promotional Booklet

1941

1

15

Bomb Advertiser's Booklet

1941

1

16

Bomb Ink Blotter

1942

1

17

Collegiate Methodist church Calendar and Schedule Card

1941

1

18

The Big Shoe Store Advertisement Card

1941 circa

1

19

Religious Emphasis Week Schedule Card

1941

1

20

Homecoming Memorabilia

1941

Map

Case

Book Covers from Student Supply Store

1941 circa

Artifact Collection

 

Freshman Engineering Drawing Tools (artifact 2015-001)

1941 circa