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Warren County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-091
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Sioux County, Iowa dating from 1858-1972. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into three series -- “County Board of Education, 1919-1970”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1858-1976”, and “District and School, 1886-1967” --...
Dates: Created: 1859-1970; Other: Majority of material found in 1905-1960; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2008

Washington County Rural School Records

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Identifier: RSC-RSR-092
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Washington County, Iowa dating from 1858-1969. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into four series: “County Board of Education, 1868-1901, c. 1940”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1858-1969”, “Township, 1865-1940”, and...
Dates: Created: 1858-1969; Other: Majority of material found in 1910-1960; Other: Date acquired: 10/05/2007

Wayne County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-093
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Wayne County, Iowa dating from 1905-1973. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into four series: “County Board of Education, 1952-1973”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1917-1975”, and “District and School,...
Dates: Created: 1905-1973; Other: Majority of material found in 1940-1957; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2007

Webster County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-094
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Webster County, Iowa dating from 1891-1978. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into three series: “County Board of Education, 1915-1972”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1858-1974”, and “District and School,...
Dates: Created: 1859-1975; Other: Majority of material found in 1915-1960; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2007

William H. Dreier Papers

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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

William L. Sherman Collection

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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

William W. and Helen (Lewis) Gibson Collection

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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

Winnebago County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-095
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Winnebago County, Iowa dating from 1910-1973. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into three series: “County Board of Education, 1919-1958”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1906-1975”, and “District and School,...
Dates: Created: 1910-1973; Other: Majority of material found in 1920-1970; Other: Date acquired: 05/01/2009

Winneshiek County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-096
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Winneshiek County, Iowa dating from 1864-1975. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into four series: "County Board of Education, 1911-1975”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1921-1975”, “Township, 1864-1902”, and...
Dates: Created: 1864-1975; Other: Majority of material found in 1920-1960; Other: Date acquired: 07/12/2007

Woodbury County Rural School Records

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Identifier: RSC-RSR-097
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Woodbury County, Iowa dating from 1877-1978. The records cover a majority of the rural schools’ histories, but they are not comprehensive: some records were lost before their transfer to the Center for the History of Rural Iowa Education and Culture. The collection material is arranged into three series: “County Board of Education, 1943-1975”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1888-1978”, and “District and School,...
Dates: Created: 1877-1978; Other: Majority of material found in 1920-1974; Other: Date acquired: 06/25/2008

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