Story County (Iowa); History; Biography; Iowa Agricultural College
Biographical and historical memoirs of Story County, Iowa. Comprising a condensed history of the state, a number of biographies of distinguished citizens of the same, a descriptive history of the county named herein, and numerous selected...
The History of Dubuque County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, its Cities, Towns, &
Biographical Sketches of Citizens, War Record of its Volunteers in the late Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers and...
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; Presidents' papers; Correspondence; Iowa State University presidents; Student activities
Box 1, Folder 4: Contains both business and personal correspondence from Welch including letters to parents of Iowa State students, friends, and colleagues.
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; Presidents' papers; Iowa State University presidents
Box 1, Folder 6: Contains remembrances of Welch and Iowa State and correspondence discussing Welch. Correspondents include Louis Pammel and Earle Ross.
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; speeches; presidents' papers; Iowa State University presidents; liberal arts; technical education; curriculum development; educational reform; higher education; technical eduation; liberal arts
Box 2, Folder 9: A speech given by Welch about the benefits of a practical education. He discusses how education that has no outlet in useful activities is not as valuable as a practical education. He gives examples to prove that without the...
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...
Welch, Adonijah Strong, 1821-1889; Speeches; Presidents' papers; Iowa State University presidents; Education; Technical education; Agricultural education
Box 2, Folder 18: A speech given by Welch about the need for higher education to concentrate more on practical, scientific education rather than the disciplines traditionally studied in the past. (Missing pages 1, 18-19, 21, 54, 83-84,93)
VEISHEA; Student Activities; Iowa State University
A 1920s central lawn event that may or may not be associated with VEISHEA. A number of people are present in the midst of eight simulated columns on the lawn. People are in costume, some holding exhibit like materials, and others holding banners.
VEISHEA; Student Activities; Iowa State University;
The Nite Show event which was renamed ""Stars Over VEISHEA"" started out as student written and student performed musical. Student performers are shown in Scandals of 1922.
VEISHEA; Student Activities; Chemistry; Iowa State University;
A 1923 VEISHEA Chemistry float. The horse-drawn float is mounted on a flat bed wagon. Viewed from behind, Margaret Hall can be seen in the background. See photographs 1722-3-3 and 1722-3-4 for other views of the same float.
VEISHEA; Student Activities; Animal Husbandry; Iowa State University
A 1923 horse-drawn VEISHEA Animal Husbandry float. The sign reads: ""Livestock-Judgement Selection Profits."" See photograph 1722-2-2 for another view of the same float. ""FILEPRINT NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM THIS FILE"" has been stamped in ink.
VEISHEA; Student Activities; Iowa State University;
In an effort to foster class pride, VEISHEA 1923 organizers added a mock graduation Moving Up ceremony where each class advanced to the next level: seniors became alumni, juniors became seniors, sophomores became juniors, and freshmen became...
VEISHEA; Student Activities; Zoology; Iowa State University;
Five couples are dancing while two women and four men are in the background watching. An scene from the VEISHEA Nite Show, ""Melody Magic."" The Nite Show is the predecessor to Stars Over VEISHEA.
VEISHEA; Student Activities; Iowa State University;
A man and woman in costume pose in a dance movement for a scene in the VEISHEA Nite Show, ""Melody Magic."" The Nite Show is the predecessor to Stars Over VEISHEA.
VEISHEA; Student Activities; Agriculture; Iowa State University;
A 1923 VEISHEA horse-drawn float from the Department of Agriculture. ""The Magic of Milk"" is printed on the side of the float. Men in their dairying uniforms stand beside the float upon which seven women are seated. One woman has a child in her...
