Papers of Willis Charles Edson, 1899-1965.

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Papers of Willis Charles Edson, 1899-1965.

The papers of Willis Charles Edson primarily relate to his days as a student at Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and Buena Vista College. There are also letters concerning his election as speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives and personal papers including a genealogy.

Papers, 148 items, (1 box)Scrapbooks, 2 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7103557

University of Iowa Libraries

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Buena Vista College

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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...

Edson, Willis Charles, 1874-1965.

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Lawyer, Iowa state representative, and sportsman. From the description of Papers of Willis Charles Edson, 1899-1965. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233112243 ...

University of Iowa. Interfraternity Council

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Himie Voxman is among UI's most honored faculty and administrators. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the UI with high distinction in 1933, and received a master's degree in 1934 in the psychology of music, studying with pioneering researcher Carl Seashore. He taught woodwinds in nearby public schools, then in 1939 became a full-time UI faculty member. He served as director of the School of Music from 1954 until his retirement in 1980. Among many other honors, the UI Mus...