Papers, 1923-1972.

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Papers, 1923-1972.

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This collection contains biographical information, Hughes family history, correspondence, minutes, financial records, press releases, addresses and speeches, reports to the Iowa State Board of Education, information relating to students and other activities at Iowa State College (University), and Dr. Hughes' survey of U.S. universities and the number of doctorates produced in the early 1930s.

7.56 linear ft. (6 document boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7634892

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...

Hughes, Raymond M. (Raymond Mollyneaux), 1873-1958

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Raymond Mollyneaux Hughes graduated from Miami (Ohio) University (1893), received an M.S. (1897) in chemistry from Ohio State University and an honorary doctorate (1936) from Iowa State College (University). He served in numerous positions at Miami, including professor of physics and chemistry (1898-1904); Dean of the College of Liberal Arts (1908-1911); and was named President (1911-1927). Hughes was named as President of Iowa State College (University) in 1927 and served until his retirement i...