Benjamin and Bertha Shambaugh papers, 1888-1953.

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Benjamin and Bertha Shambaugh papers, 1888-1953.

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Include extensive correspondence related to the State Historical Society of Iowa, family letters, journals, bank books, check stubs, speeches, publication manuscripts, biographical materials, personal memorabilia, insurance papers and a will. Include correspondence, speeches, manuscripts (including manuscripts for 2 abandoned book projects, Cooky Book and Frog Folk), a will, research notes, personal memorabilia, artwork, photographs and Christmas cookies based on the Cooky Book characters. Include receipts (1892-1916) for all manner of goods and services; ephemera (tickets for University of Iowa events, invitations, calling cards, etc.); Christmas cards; plates for engraving cards and book plates; papers related to the estate of Benjamin's mother, Eva Anna Shambaugh; papers related to the guardianship and estate of Herbert A. Shambaugh, Benjamin's brother; materials from the Horack family bible; and an inventory and historical information about their Iowa City house.

9 linear ft. (16 boxes)

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State Historical Society of Iowa

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Shambaugh, Eva Anna, d. 1915.

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Shambaugh, Benjamin Franklin, 1871-1940

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Benjamin Shambaugh was born in Elvira, Iowa. He received degrees from the University of Iowa and the University of Pennsylvania. He married Bertha M. Horack in 1897. From 1895 until 1940 Shambaugh was a professor of political science at the University of Iowa, chairing the department from 1900 to 1940. From 1907 until 1940 he served as superintendent of the State Historical Society of Iowa. He edited the Iowa Journal of History and Politics was the author of many political science p...

Amana Society

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Shambaugh, Bertha M. H. (Bertha Maude Horack), 1871-1953

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Shambaugh, Herbert A., d. 1933.

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University of Iowa. Interfraternity Council

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Himie Voxman is among UI's most honored faculty and administrators. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the UI with high distinction in 1933, and received a master's degree in 1934 in the psychology of music, studying with pioneering researcher Carl Seashore. He taught woodwinds in nearby public schools, then in 1939 became a full-time UI faculty member. He served as director of the School of Music from 1954 until his retirement in 1980. Among many other honors, the UI Mus...

Horack family.

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