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 |
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