Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 6/7/4
Iowa State University
Vice Provost for Research and Advanced Studies
Office of Biotechnology
Fehr, Walter R., compiler
The First 25 Years of the Office of Biotechnology, Iowa State University, 1984-2009 Notes and Appendices, 1984-2009
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Iowa State University. Vice Provost for Research and Advanced Studies. Office of Biotechnology. Fehr, Walter R., compiler |
| title: | The First 25 Years of the Office of Biotechnology, Iowa State University, 1984-2009 Notes and Appendices |
| dates: | 1984-2009 |
| extent: | 0.42 linear ft. (1 document box) |
| collection number: | RS 6/7/4 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | The First 25 Years of the Office of Biotechnology, Iowa State University, 1984-2009 Notes and Appendices, RS 6/7/4, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
The First 25 Years of the Office of Biotechnology, Iowa State University, 1984-2009 (2009) was written by Walter R. Fehr, Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences in the Department of Agronomy. He served as Director (1984-2009) of the Office of Biotechnology and Chair (1984-2009) of the Biotechnology Council. The book was edited by Glenda Webber and published by the Office of Biotechnology. |
Collection description
The collection (1984-2009) contains a copy of the book The First 25 Years of the Office of Biotechnology, Iowa State University, 1984-2009 (in both print and on CD-ROM), photocopies of sources cited in the book, and materials used to create the appendices. Documents include copies of correspondence between Iowa State administrators and Biotechnology Council members, a directory of Iowa State faculty interested in biotechnology research, meeting minutes and notes related to the construction of the Molecular Biology Building on campus, news articles and press releases, and reports discussing research results and funding sources. Additional copies of the book can be located by searching the library catalog (Archives call no. TP248.22 F44x 2009). The Office of Biotechnology also offered a digital version of the book in PDF format available on CD or by download from their website. |
Organization
The collection is in original order. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
The First 25 Years of the Office of Biotechnology, Iowa State University, 1984-2009 by Walter R. Fehr (includes 1- CD-ROM) |
2009 |
1 |
2 |
Notes Cited in Chapter One: In the Beginning |
1984 |
1 |
3 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Two: The Breakthrough |
1985-1986 |
1 |
4 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Three: Guiding the Way |
1986-2008 |
1 |
5 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Four: A Financial Foundation |
1988-1996 |
1 |
6 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Five: After the Lottery |
1989-2006 |
1 |
7 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Six: Space |
1987-1992 |
1 |
8 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Seven: Competition |
1986-1987 |
1 |
9 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Eight: Industry Connections |
1987-1990 |
1 |
10 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Nine: Expanding the Talent |
1986-2008 |
1 |
11 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Ten: State-of-the-Art |
1984-2005 |
1 |
12 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Eleven: More than Science |
1986-2008 |
1 |
13 |
Notes Cited in Chapter Twelve: Educating the Next Generation |
1986-2004 |
1 |
14 |
Notes Used for Appendices |
1986-2009 |