White ribbon with "The World's Congress of 1893" "Department of Women's Progress" "Member's Badge" inscribed in gold. The bottom of the ribbon is frayed. The ribbon is from the World's Congress of Representative Women, which was held in May 1893...
A chemistry class for women. A notation on the reverse reads: ""2nd Floor-East--Room now a corridor leading into PSRR (Physical Science Reading Room) on second floor of O & L Bldg. (Office & Lab Building). Class taught by Nellie Naylor."" Naylor, a...
Welch, Mary B. (Mary Beaumont), 1840-1923; Presidents' spouses; Speeches; Presidents' spouses; Women missionaries
A speech given by Mary Welch to the W. H. M. (Woman's Home Missionary) Society. Welch discusses the society's missionary work throughout the southern and southwestern United States.
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Wedding dress with multiple flounced and ruffled overskirts, square neckline filled with scarf, elbow length sleeves with three puffs, full length veil, with 4 strands of pearls around neck, gloves, a fan and dress and veil trimmed with flowers....
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Three walking dresses all with long sleeves and full, hoop skirts. The left woman has a loose jacket with a fold-over collar, long sleeves and decorative buttons over a dress with a decorative band around the hem, and a small bonnet with a snood....
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Two walking dresses, with wide collars, long, fitted sleeves, narrow waistlines, floor-length, full skirts, and bonnets trimmed with feathers, flowers and lace. Left dress has a small, net shoulder cape and matching net gloves. Right dress has...
Veterinary Medicine; Dairying; Iowa State University;
Three men working with one cow (in a row of dairy cows from the obstetrical herd) with their heads locked in milking stantions. The instructor, wearing a white lab coat, is palpating the udder of the cow. One student is holding the cow's tail and...
A veterinary class watching a medical procedure with a horse recumbent on a large animal operating table. One student is sitting on the edge of the large table holding a jar. The setting is the Veterinary Quadrangle Clinic Operating Room.
A large veterinary class with two horses. The class is divided into two unequal groups, each of which is focused on one of the horses. The activity is in a large well lighted space with high ceiling.
Welch, Mary B. (Mary Beaumont), 1840-1923 ; Iowa State College Department of Domestic Economy ; Home economics ; Cooking ; Domestic life ; Women--Education ; Home economics teachers ; Technical education
Describes the beginning of the Department of Domestic Economy, how Mary Welch pursuaded President Welch and the Board of Trustees that the department was needed, how she prepared for the position, and her training in cookery.
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; speeches; presidents' papers; Iowa State University presidents; Responsibility; Moral values; Immorality; Moral education; Personality development
Box 2, Folder 8: A speech given by Welch about peoples' very different characters including how integrity is often mixed with immorality. He also discusses how hard work and morality through study makes a better person.
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; speeches; presidents' papers; Iowa State University presidents; Personal morality; Personality development; Learning
Box 2, Folder 7: A speech given by Welch about how hard work and effort improves character. He discusses self-indulgence, benefits of dealing with difficulties, and how a gifted person appears to have a natural talent but has gained these...
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; speeches; presidents' papers; Iowa State University presidents; technical education; liberal arts
Box 2, Folder 16: Welch discusses education and the type of education needed for the future. He speaks about the inability of students to be prepared for future careers without a well rounded education and the importance of studying Greek classics...
World War I, 1914-1918; Military Training; Iowa State University;
Activities at training camp. In the foreground in front of a tent encampment a squad of eight men are engaged in making maps. On the image left a group of men are in line to move out of the group of tents.
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; speeches; Moral education; Moral development; Presidents' papers; Iowa State University presidents; Personal morality; Personality development
Box 2, Folder 5: A speech given by Welch about the importance of education on the development of moral character.
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; Speeches; Presidents' papers; Iowa State University presidents; Curriculum development; Higher education; Technical education
Box 2, Folder 17: A speech given by Welch before the State Association of Principals of Graded Schools in Iowa City on July 27, 1878. He discusses differences between the old and new theories of education and curricula. He asserts that in order...
