Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 21/7/47
Walter R. Hagen (1915-2005)
Papers, 1942-1978
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Hagen, Walter R. (1915-2005) |
| title: | Papers |
| dates: | 1942-1978 |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet (1 half-document box) |
| collection number: | RS 21/7/47 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Walter R. Hagen Papers, RS 21/7/47, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Abstract
Walter R. Hagen was born on February 8, 1915. He was educated at Waterville Consolidated School and attended Iowa State College (University). He was a longtime conservation leader and installed terraces on his farm as early as 1936. He served two terms in the Iowa Statehouse (1961-1965) and was elected chairman (1977) of the State Soil Conservation Committee. This collection documents Hagen’s achievements in conservation and public speaking on conservation. Materials include photocopies of newspaper clippings, soil conservation literature, conservation planning materials, and a selection of Hagen's correspondence and speeches. |
Organization
The files are arranged alphabetically. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Biographical Information, Newspaper Clippings |
1959-1977 |
1 |
2 |
Conservation Plans |
1942-1967 |
1 |
3 |
Soil Conservation Pamphlets |
1957-1978 |
1 |
4 |
Speeches, Sermons, Correspondence |
1964-1977 |