Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

MS 654
Vera David (1928-1991)
Papers, 1970-1974, undated


Descriptive summary

creator: David, Vera (1928-1991)
title: Papers
dates: 1970-1974, undated
extent: 0.42 linear feet (1 document box)
collection number: MS 654
repository: Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access: Open for research
publication rights: Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation: Vera David Papers, MS 654, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Biographical note

Vera Rice was born in 1928 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. In 1938, her family fled to England following the Nazi occupation of her country. They later moved to Sydney, Australia, and it was there that Vera received her B.S. (1950) in biochemistry from Sydney University. That same year, Vera married Herbert A. David in London, remaining there for three years while her husband completed his doctorate in statistics while she worked as a biochemist.

The Davids moved to the United States in 1957. She enrolled at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and received her M.A. (1970) in communications. In 1972, her husband accepted the position of Head of the Statistics Department and Director of the Statistical Laboratory at Iowa State University (1972-1984). During this time, Mrs. David worked for WOI-TV, the Iowa State Department of Health, and as technical editor for the Ames Laboratory of the Department of Energy. She was instrumental in organizing many department-wide functions and instituting the Statistics Winter Party. Often, the Davids opened their home to various faculty and students, particularly those from other countries. She was also active in Amnesty International and the Ames Jewish Congregation.

Vera David died in 1991. In her memory, the Vera David Fellowship was established to provide support to an outstanding female graduate student in statistics.

 

Collection description

This collection (1970-1974, undated) contains information regarding the production of Iowa 2000, a television program produced by Vera David which promoted the benefits of alternative energy solutions. The materials include scripts, Mrs. David's notes, and correspondence between her and television stations. In addition, there are notes from meetings and conferences, polls regarding life in Iowa, and information regarding alternative energy such as solar power.

 

Organization

The collection is organized alphabetically.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Appointment book

1973

1

2

Conference questions, questionnaires, polls

1973

1

3

Correspondence regarding Iowa 2000 broadcast

1973-1974

1

4

Governor's Conference on Iowa in the Year 2000 reports

1973

1

5

Information regarding energy conservation and solar power

1973

1

6

List of participants in ISEA (Iowa State Education Association) cable television conference at Drake University

1973

1

7

Map showing percentage of first and second-class land in Iowa

1970

1

8

Notes and details regarding aerial filming of agricultural land

undated

1

9

Notes from meetings and conferences

1970-1973, undated

1

10

Notes regarding Iowa 2000 (1 of 2)

1973

1

11

Notes regarding Iowa 2000 (2 of 2)

1973

1

12

Report on energy

1973

1

13

Results of "The Iowa Poll"

1973

1

14

Television script: Iowa 2000 (1 of 2)

1973

1

15

Television script: Iowa 2000 (2 of 2)

1973

1

16

TIME article regarding energy crisis

1973