Papers, 1885-2000.

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Papers, 1885-2000.

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This collection contains biographical information, correspondence, and newsclippings. The majority document Hunt's activities after his Iowa State presidency, in particular, his role as founder of Oriental Consolidated Mines of Korea, his plan to fund experimental small-scale farms in Iowa, and his financial interest in cotton in the Sudan. Also included is a listing of the Hunt holdings at the University of Nevada Special Collections.

.21 linear ft. (1 document box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7674748

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State College

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Noble, Jessie.

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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 Agricultural College

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Hunt, Leigh S. J., 1855-1933

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Leigh S.J. Hunt, a native of Indiana, received his undergraduate degree through Middlebury College (Vermont). Hunt passed the bar in Indiana and taught in the public schools in Indiana and Iowa, prior to serving as a superintendent (1880-1882). He was named the third president of Iowa Agricultural College (Iowa State University) in 1885, but his lack of experience and aggressive style of leadership led to conflicts with students and faculty, and he resigned in 1886. Thereafter, Hunt participated...

Oriental Consolidated Mines of Korea.

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Hunsaker, Walter S., 1906-

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Walter S. Hunsaker was the private secretary and resident agent for businessman Leigh S.J. Hunt and his Las Vegas interests; after Hunt's death Hunsaker served in the same capacity for Hunt's wife Jessie N. Hunt, son Henry Leigh Hunt, and daughter Helen Hunt Rives. Hunsaker was married to Martha Morrison Hunsaker and was active in Las Vegas service clubs. During the 1930s he was a distributor for Richfield Oil Company. Hunsaker served as the executor for the Ellis S. Johnson estate. ...