Papers, 1805-2008, n.d.

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Papers, 1805-2008, n.d.

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This collection contains biographical information, papers and speeches by Skromme, correspondence and meeting materials related to Skromme's committee work for the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), and research files on various farm machinery and inventors used for his work on the ASAE Historic Commemoration Committee and his books. The collection also contains copies of several patents assigned to Skromme. Skromme's papers, presentations, and speeches are primarily concerned with agricultural engineering topics, including articles on hitch safety chains, rollover protection for farm tractors, the history of balers, and a history of ASAE. Aside from technical concerns, Skromme was also very interested in the education of current and future engineering students. Several presentations and papers as well as his two books investigate ways to better identify and educate future generations of students and engineers. As a member of the ASAE Historic Commemoration Committee, Skromme provided research assistance and supported recognition for various achievements throughout the history of agriculture in the Univeted States. Files of research and work related to this committee are included in this collecton and consist of correspondence, meeting minutes, research files, photographs, and materials related to the dedication of historic milestone markers. A significant amount of material related to the history of the baler (or forage harvester) is included in these research files.

5.30 linear ft. (3 records center cartons and 1 oversized box).

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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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...

Deere & Company

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Skromme, Arnold B., 1917-2008.

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Arnold Burton Skromme was born to Austin and Belle (Holmedal) Skromme on April 1, 1917, in Zearing, Iowa. He graducated from Kelley (Iowa) Consolidated High School and received his B.S. (1941) in agricultural engineering from Iowa State College (University). During World War II, Skromme was employed as a Development Engineer (1941-1945) for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. of Akron, Ohio. He was hired by Auto Specialties Manufacturing Co. of St. Joseph, Michigan, as a S...