Papers, 1910-1972

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Papers, 1910-1972

This collection contains materials related to Iowa State physics professor Herbert J. Plagge. The papers cover his time as professor of physics. The collection includes biographical information, correspondence, photographs, and materials related to several campus organizations. For related materials see the Selma Plagge Papers, RS 13/17/63, who was Professor Herbert J. Plagge's wife and also Instructor (1918-1921) of music at Iowa State.

0.21 linear ft. (1 half-document box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6821917

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Plagge, Herbert J.

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Plagge, H. J. (Herbert J.), 1884-1972

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Herbert J. Plagge was born in Barrington, Illinois, on July 14, 1884, to John C. and Sophia Nordmier Plagge. He received his B. S. (1906) from Northwestern University and his M.A. (1910) from the University of Wisconsin. He joined the Physics Department at Iowa State College (University) in 1909 as Instructor and was promoted to Assistant Professor (1915-1918) and Associate Professor (1918-1965). Professor Plagge was a dedicated instructor, teaching physics to sophomore ...

Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...