Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 21/7/28
Della Neal (1862-1959)
Papers, 1882-1987, undated
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Neal, Della (1862-1959) |
| title: | Papers |
| dates: | 1882-1987, undated |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet (1 half-document box) |
| collection number: | RS 21/7/28 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Della Neal Papers, RS 21/7/28, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Abstract
Della Neal was born on November 22, 1862 in Hamilton, Pennsylvania. She earned her B.S. (1882) from Iowa Agricultural College (Iowa State University). Neal eventually completed training in nursing and became active in the state and national temperance movement. This collection includes some of Neal's writings, including college course work and writings on the temperance movement. |
Biographical note
Della Amanda Neal was born on November 22, 1862 in Hamilton, Pennsylvania. Neal graduated from Iowa Agricultural College (Iowa State University) with a B.Sc. in 1882. After college, Neal became active in the state and national temperance movement. In 1898, she completed her nursing training and went on to become the head nurse and matron of several institutions. Della Neal died in 1959. |
Collection description
This collection (1882-1987, undated) contains biographical information and various writings by Della Neal. Materials include college course work and a copy of her 1882 bachelor's thesis. The collection also includes some of Neal's writings related to the temperance movement. |
Organization
This collection is listed alphabetically. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Biographical information |
1987, undated |
1 |
4 |
College course work |
undated |
1 |
2 |
Thesis: "The Cotton Industry" |
1882 |
1 |
6 |
Writings: miscellaneous topics |
undated |
1 |
5 |
Writings: "Mount Vernon" |
undated |
1 |
3 |
Writings: temperance movement |
1893, undated |