RSC/HEC. History of Education Collections
Record Group Term
Identifier: RSC/HEC
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
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William H. Dreier Papers
William L. Sherman Collection
Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-004
Scope and Contents
The William L. Sherman Collection contains a variety of records pertaining to rural schools and rural school reenactment programs including rural school photographs, reproductions schoolbooks, brochures, and programs. Mr. Sherman continues to conduct research and to add to this collection.
Dates:
Created: 1901-2006; Other: Majority of material found in 2000-2006
Found in:
UNI Museum Collections
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William L. Sherman Collection
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