Papers, 1886-1997.

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Papers, 1886-1997.

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This collection contains biographical information, correspondence, and inauguration programs. The correspondence includes letters between Chamberlain and Edgar Stanton, a member of Iowa State's first graduating class (1872) as well as a faculty member. Also included are materials concerning the student disturbance of 1888 resulting from student opposition to fraternities.

.21 linear ft. (1 document box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Chamberlain, W. I. (William Isaac), 1837-1920.

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William Isaac Chamberlain (1837-1920), a native of Connecticut, graduated (1859) from Western Reserve College (Case Western Reserve University). After serving as a Greek instructor (1859-1865), Chamberlain returned to his family's Ohio farm and proceeded to conduct agricultural experiments related to farm fertilizers, drainage, and crop rotation. He published his studies in agricultural journals, and was elected State Secretary of Agriculture (1880-1886) in Ohio, where he organized Farmer's Inst...

Iowa State College

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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...

Stanton, Edgar Williams, 1850-1920

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Faculty member, administrator, and alumnus (1872) of Iowa State University. Born in 1850 in Waymart, Penn.; educated at Waymart Normal Institute and Delaware Literary Institute; member of first graduating class of Iowa Agricultural College in 1869. Elected member of faculty upon graduation, serving Iowa State with distinction until his death in 1920. During his fifty years of residence on campus, he filled the positions of student, Economics Dept. Chair, Head and Professor of the Dept. of Mathem...