Papers, 1924-1931.

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Papers, 1924-1931.

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This collection contains materials pertaining to coursework at Iowa State College, including tests, examination blue books, class assignments, lab reports, homework, as well as records concerning the teaching profession. Series A contains biographical information compiled by Martha's nephew, Dennis Wendell. Included is a brief history of her life and a listing of students who attended her classes at the Evergreen School. Series B documents the classes Robison attended while at Iowa State, such as Geology, Educational Theory, History, Industrial Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Included are class notes, quizzes, experiments, and homework. Series C documents Robison as a rural school teacher in Iowa and contains guidelines, lesson plans, and materials relating to the classroom. The remainder of the collection contains valentines and a photograph (reproduction) of Martha.

.42 linear ft. (3 document boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Robison, Martha Van Patter, 1905-

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