Irving Harlow Hart Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a wide variety of information related to Irving Hart's long career, such as school bulletins, correspondence, reports, statistics, finances, class syllabi, articles written and addresses made by Mr. Hart, historical material, and radio and television work done in collaboration with Herbert Hake.
Dates
- 1913-1956
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. Materials are open for research.
Technical Access
The material in box 35 was recorded using obsolete technology and has not been transcribed.
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Sensitive Materials Statement
Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy or similar laws, and the Iowa Open Records Law (see Iowa Code ยง 22.7). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Northern Iowa assumes no responsibility.
Biographical / Historical
Irving Hart had a long association with Iowa State Teachers College (now UNI). He came here in 1914 as professor of rural education and assistant director of the extension division. In 1918, he assumed the office of Director of Extension Service and served in this capacity until 1948. He then he served as college archivist and historian on an emeritus basis until his death on July 12, 1958.
Extent
20.06 Linear Feet (40 boxes)
Processing Information
Collection processed by University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson, 1976. Updated by Library Associate Dave Hoing, February 2018. Linear feet updated September 20, 2017.
- Deaccessioned two copies of "The First 75 Years" by Irving H. Hart, November 09, 2023. Two copies were retained in the collection, and others are available in the rare books collection.
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- Irving Harlow Hart Papers
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