Semi-Centennial of the Opening of the Iowa Agricultural College Collection, 1920-1921.

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Semi-Centennial of the Opening of the Iowa Agricultural College Collection, 1920-1921.

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This collection contains the records of the semi-centennial committee, including meeting minutes and correspondence. The records also include programs, brochures, and booklets highlighting Iowa State's history. In addition, there is a file of photocopied correspondence with Dr. Louis H. Pammel (Professor of Botany, 1889-1929) regarding his work with the semi-centennial and a bound volume of letters in response to invitations sent to representatives of other institutions.

.42 linear ft. (1 document box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7687509

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 University. Semi-Centennial Committee.

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On June 6-9, 1920, the Iowa State College (University) sponsored a semi-centennial celebration in honor of the 1869 opening of the institution. The celebration consisted of a Semi-Centennial Commencement, Founder's Day Celebration, and a homecoming feature for alumni. Special events included an historical pageant, military ceremonies, divisional symposia, a dinner and baseball game against Drake University. World War I prevented the celebration from being held in 1919. From the descr...

Iowa State College

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Pammel, L. H. 1862-1931.

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