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