Papers, 1892-1983.

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Papers, 1892-1983.

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This collection contains biographical information, correspondence, addresses and speeches, newspaper clippings, family and professional photographs, reports, and printed materials. Of particular interest is Pearson's communications with the State Board of Education (which had oversight duties for Iowa State College) and its Buildings and Business Committee.

8.82 linear ft. (7 document boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7634891

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Pearson, Raymond A. (Raymond Allen), 1873-1939

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Raymond A. Pearson was a graduate of Cornell University in dairy industry (1894), and after working in commercial dairying, returned to Cornell to establish a Department of Dairy Industry. After heading the New York Department of Agriculture, Pearson was named as President of Iowa State College (University) (1912-1926). During his time at Iowa State, he focused on promoting the graduate program, extension and athletics. Pearson resigned to become the President of the University of Maryland (1926...

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...