Kenneth L. Lyftogt Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of materials related to Lyftogt’s teaching duties for the following courses: Humanities, Western Civilization, and American Civilization. Content includes lecture notes; syllabi and course outlines; coursepaks; and quizzes and exams. The papers also include a small sampling of Lyftogt’s publications and ephemeral content (primarily news clippings).
Dates
- 1995-2003
Creator
- Lyftogt, Kenneth (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. Materials are open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
Kenneth Lyftogt was a lecturer at the University of Northern Iowa and taught in the Department of History. He received his bachelor’s degree in History in 1966 and his master’s degree in History in 1989, both from the University of Northern Iowa. His primary research area is the American Civil War. Lyftogt is the author of numerous publications, including Iowa’s Forgotten General: Matthew Mark Trumbull (2005), The Sullivan Family of Waterloo (1988), and Left for Dixie: The Civil War Diary of John Rath (2004).
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These materials were donated by UNI History professor, Thomas Connors, in February 2022.
Bibliography
- “Kenneth Lyftogt.” Humanities Iowa, Accessed February 11, 2022.. "https://www.humanitiesiowa.org/people/kenneth-lyftogt".
Processing Information
Collection processed and finding aid written by Archival Processor Tessa Wakefield, February 2022.
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