Letters, 1899.

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Letters, 1899.

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This collection contains letters between Robert Jack Sharps and his family while he was attending classes at Iowa State College (University). The letters are primarily from Sharps to his family though there are a few in the collection from his mother and father. The letters span from August, when Sharps first arrived on campus, to November, when Sharps was preparing to finish up his coursework and return home. The letters portray the life of a freshman college student in 1899 and describe examinations, military drills under the direction of General Lincoln, a banquet he attended, and Sunday chapel services that students were required to attend at the time. The last letters do not indicate whether or not he planned to return to Iowa State, but they do hint that the family was struggling to finance his education.

0.21 linear ft. (1 half-document box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8030657

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Sharps, Robert Jack.

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Robert Jack Sharps of Eldon, Iowa, attended Iowa State College (University) in 1899. He was enrolled in the mechanical engineering program in the Division of Engineering. From the description of Letters, 1899. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 703450318 ...

Iowa State College. Division of Engineering

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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...