Papers, 1908-1998, [n.d.].

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Papers, 1908-1998, [n.d.].

This collection contains documents relating to the career of Dr. Don Kirkham. The papers include biographical information, news clippings, correspondence, speeches, lectures, and publications. The collection also contains notes and photographs relating to Dr. Kirkham's research projects. In addition, the papers include the annual reports from experimental farms across the state of Iowa.

22.1 linear ft. (17 records center cartons and 1 document box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7088886

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Kirkham, Don, 1908-1998.

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Don Kirkham was born on February 11, 1908, in Provo, Utah. He received his B.S. (1933), M.S. (1934), and Ph. D. (1938) from Columbia University in physics. He accepted a position as Instructor and Assistant Professor (1938-1941) in Math and Physics at Utah State Agricultural College. He then worked as Physicist (1941-1946) at the U.S. Naval Ordnance Lab before becoming Professor (1946-1978) of Soil Physics at Iowa State College (University). Kirkham was also named Direct...