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RSC/HEC. History of Education Collections

 Record Group Term
Identifier: RSC/HEC

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Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

William H. Dreier Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-003
Scope and Contents A passionate advocate of Iowa’s rural schools, Dr. William H. Dreier devoted much of his life toward the betterment of education in the state and throughout the nation. He was an integral part of the Iowa State Teachers College, now University of Northern Iowa, where he taught from 1949-1985 and served as a Professor of Education, Emeritus. As a part of numerous University and professional organizations committed to rural education, he was able to advocate for the preservation of rural...
Dates: created: 1930-2006; Other: Majority of material found in 1980-2006
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Dorothy Mason (Perrin) Textbook Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-023
Scope and Contents Dorothy E. Mason (Perrin) collected a wide range of textbooks used during her time as a student and teacher in Butler County, Iowa. Born on October 32, 1906, to Fred A. Perrin and Elizebeth Schreurs, Dorothy and her sister Esther M. Becker (Perrin) attended Albion Township, #7 Swanton. In 1920, Dorothy graduated and went on to attend New Hartford High School. Following graduation, she enrolled at the Iowa State Teachers College for the 1924-1925 school year. She went on to teach in the New...
Dates: created: 1899-1920; Other: Majority of material found in 1910-1920; Other: Date acquired: 12/18/2014
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Nebraska Rural School Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-024
Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials from Nebraska's rural schools. Its contents include: one Complete District Record, two District Board of Education Treasurers' Records, and two Teacher Contracts from District 10 in Valley County.

Dates: created: 1889-1921
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Jim Riley Collection on DeSoto Consolidated School

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-025
Abstract The DeSoto Consolidated School possesses a rich history which donor, and former student, Jim Riley is working to preserve. Originally located in Dallas County, Van Meter Township, the DeSoto Consolidated School opened in 1924 and served the children of DeSoto, Iowa, until its closure in 1961. The Jim Riley Collection on DeSoto Consolidated School consists of Mr. Riley's reference files which are in the process of being compiled into a book-length work. From 2013-2014, Mr. Riley corresponded...
Dates: created: 2004-2014; Other: Majority of material found in 2004, 2013-2014
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Peggy Denlinger (Pancratz) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-026
Scope and Contents The Peggy Denlinger (Pancratz) Collection contains records from Jackson and Dubuque Counties that connect the educational histories of three families - Denlinger, Pancratz, and Wirtz. Ranging in date from c.1895 to 1989, the Collection is composed of rural school records from the following schools in Jackson County:  Butler Township - Garryowen High School; Maquoketa and South Fork Townships - Maquoketa Public Schools; Otter Creek Township - St. Lawrence and Zwingle; and Prairie Springs...
Dates: created: 1895-1989; Other: Majority of material found in 1938-1965; Other: Date acquired: 04/23/2015
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

William W. and Helen (Lewis) Gibson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-010
Scope and Contents

Consisting of a variety of publications, the William W. and Helen (Lewis) Gibson Collection will aid researchers interested in rural school teaching methods, student activities, and culture. Dating from 1883-1968, the collection contains many of the Great Men and Famous Women volumes, as well as issues of The Instructor, Child Life, and Primary Educator, among others.

Dates: created: 1883-1968; Other: Majority of material found in 1920-1960
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

August Meester Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-007
Scope and Contents

The August Meester Collection is comprised of records dating from 1927-1955. The records were kept by the donor from his time as the District Board of Education Secretary for Grundy County, Pleasant Valley Township, #6.

Dates: created: 1927-1955
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Agnes Horn Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-015
Scope and Contents

With records obtained during the donor's time at the Iowa State Teachers College and as a practicing teacher, the Agnes Horn Collection, 1918-1950, provides a glimpse into the life of an Iowa rural school teacher.

Dates: created: 1918-1950; Other: Majority of material found in 1918-1922
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Paul McCulley Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-016
Scope and Contents

Belonging to a family of educators from Benton County, the donor was inspired to collect educational records dating from 1872-1893, which are now a part of the Paul McCulley Collection.

Dates: created: 1872-1893; Other: Majority of material found in 1885-1890
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Clark Van Hauen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-017
Scope and Contents

Donated by an avid collector of rural school records, the Clark Van Hauen Collection contains records associated with the Iowa State Teachers College. The records range in date from 1913-1949.

Dates: created: 1913-1949
Found in: UNI Museum Collections

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