Papers, 1914-1990, n.d.

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Papers, 1914-1990, n.d.

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The collection (1914-1990, n.d.) contains biographical information, publications, radio talks and speeches of Joe Robinson. Biographical materials consist of faculty information forms, news clippings, press releases, and a memorial resolution submitted to the Faculty Senate by Kenneth Frey. The rest of the collection consists of Robinson's writings in the form of published works, radio scripts, and speeches. The radio talks and speeches offer a good representation of the work Robinson performed at Iowa State. Topics include distribution of new seed varieties, hybrid corn, Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association activities, Iowa Corn and Small Grain Shows, Iowa Corn Yield Tests, and seed certification. The collection also contains several speeches presented by Robinson while on the debating team at Oklahoma A&M College (Oklahoma State University) and several other speeches presented at a meeting of the International Crop Improvement Association. For related information, see the Iowa Crop Improvement Association Records, RS 9/9/3.

0.42 linear ft. (1 document box).

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Robinson, Joe L. (Joseph Lee), 1893-1990

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Joseph Lee Robinson was born on July 10, 1893, to John and Mary (Becker) Robinson in Omega, Oklahoma. He received his B.S. (1916) from Oklahoma A&M College (Oklahoma State University), and his M.S. (1918) and Ph.D. (1933) in plant physiology and crop production from Iowa State College (University). Prior to coming to Iowa State, Robinson was an Assistant Professor (1917-1920) of agronomy at the University of Wyoming. He also served in the United States military (1918) during Wor...

Iowa Corn Improvement Association.

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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...