Chemistry; Laboratory; Equipment; Iowa State University;
A female student in a white lab coat using a Worburg apparatus. The Worburg apparatus was widely used in biochemical and biological research for measuring rates of reaction in which gases are involved. The student is noting readings in a lab record...
Farm Equipment; Agriculture; Iowa State University;
A two horse team hitched to a wagon bed on which has been built an open framing covered with poultry wire, and in which are six sheep and a man shearing one of the sheep. Temporary signs on the wagon are turned except for one, which reads...
Iowa State University; Dept. of Animal Science; Horses
Two horses are standing in a wooden slat stall type structure. A wooden ramp leads up to the elevated structure. The horses appear to have on harnesses for hitching to farm equipment.
Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Agricultural wastes.
These two rotating cylinder drums are operated by pulleys. On each drum is a spigot and each has a rectangular pan underneath. The drum on the left is smaller than the one on the right.
Curtiss-Wright Engineering Cadettes, 1941-1945; Department of Military Science; Iowa State University; Women in Science and Engineering; World War II
A cadettes is touching the top of a small cone-shaped part on the side of a small airplane in the Aeronautics Laboratory. This plane, sans wings, was used for instructional purposes. Another cadette is by her side also looking at the part.
Farm Equipment; Agriculture; Iowa State University;
A rubber tired tractor with an attached field cultivator preparing a seedbed for corn. The tractor is stationary without a driver. It is viewed at middle distance from the rear, in the middle of a large field, untilled except for where this...
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; Commencements; Commencement, 1878; speeches; Graduation ceremonies; presidents' papers; Iowa State University presidents; Adulthood; higher education
Box 2, Folder 2: A commencement speech given by Welch to the Class of 1878. Welch speaks about when students graduate from college, they officially enter adultuhood and take on its responsibilities. He also discusses how education can be used to...
This January 10, 1905 photograph of dairy students shows the students in a laboratory setting. The students are examining bottled milk and milk from a milk can. Some are holding milk testing equipment, while a burette and glass funnel can be seen...
The balance room used for quantitative analysis. Contiquous fumehoods line both walls of a long narrow room, down the center aisle of which are arranged chairs at each fume hood work station. Sitting back to back in two rows, students are occupied...
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Refrigeration and refrigerated machinery
John Hermnson, agricultural engineering senior, takes notes on a refrigeration experiment. Instruments record temperatures and electrical information, which will be used in the engineering report.
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Oscilloscopes; Recording instruments; Electric apparatus and appliances
Bill Waters, agricultural engineering senior, learns electronic principles in the laboratory. An oscilloscope, and recording and indicating instruments, are used to show the characteristics of the circuits.
A female technician in a white lab coat recording the results of an experiment in organic chemistry. She is monitoring an apparatus used to separate natural products from plant material. The instrument consists of large glass tubes, beakers, and...
Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Agricultural wastes
This stationary cooker installed in the Chemical Engineering Building was used to digest cornstalks for board production. The inscription on the cooker reads ""Max pressure 50 lb. per sq. in, 1-2-37."" Machine is part of project 158.
Iowa State University; Dept. of Animal Science; Horses
One side of a large dark haired stallion is visible in this view. A man is holding a rope attached to the horse's bridle. Both the man and the horse are standing before a brick barn.
