Papers, 1867-2003.

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Papers, 1867-2003.

This collection contains biographical materials, correspondence, written addresses, lectures, writings, and family genealogy. Included with the family genealogical papers are interviews with Seaman Knapp's grandson, Seaman A. Knapp. Also included are clippings and booklets related to the anniversary of the creation of the first cooperative demonstration farm at Terrell, Texas. There are also 2 family scrapbooks in the collection. One belonged to granddaughter Jeanette Knapp and the other belonged to her husband, Alexis E. Stoddard.

2.8 linear ft. (3 document boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7668008

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...

Iowa State College

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Knapp, Seaman Ashahel, 1833-1911

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Seaman A. Knapp, a native of New York, attended the Troy Conference Academy (Green Mountain College) at Poultney, Vermont, where he met his wife, Maria Elizabeth Hotchkiss. He graduated from Union College in 1856 and after his marriage, he and his wife taught at Fort Edward Collegiate Institute. Mr. Knapp then became Vice President (1856-1863) at Fort Edward and then Assistant Manager (1864-1865) of the Ripley Female College. In 1866, Knapp and his family came to Iowa, where he served as a Metho...

Iowa Agricultural College

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Knapp family.

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