Herbert V. Hake Papers
Scope and Contents
The Herbert V. Hake Papers consist of preparatory and research notes, stage design blueprints, syllabi, projector slides, playbills, programs, newsclippings, Laboratory School Iowa History Project playing cards, scrapbooks, drawings, photographic negatives and correspondence documenting Hake’s work in radio and television broadcasting and theatre. The Herbert V. Hake Papers highlights some of Hake’s works such as the television series “Landmarks in Iowa History” as well as his chalk talks and involvement with the Arcturus Club.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-1980
Creator
- Hake, Herbert V. (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. Materials are open for research.
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Sensitive Materials Statement
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Biographical / Historical
Herbert Victor Hake was born in Hoyleton, Illinois, on August 10, 1903. He earned a bachelor's degree from Central Wesleyan College in Warrenton, Missouri, in 1928, and a master's degree from the University of Iowa in 1933. He taught art and theater and worked as a commercial layout artist.
Hake joined the Iowa State Teachers College staff as a theatre scene designer and technical director in 1938. He became the first radio program director in 1942 and the first director of radio and television in 1947. He was UNI's pioneer broadcaster. His programs, including "Landmarks in Iowa History", were known throughout the Midwest. Another program of special note is "Behind the Headlines" which he broadcast with Donald F. Howard for many years. Herbert Hake was also well-known as a cartoonist, columnist, and local historian with many popular publications to his credit.
In 1973, the call letters of campus station KTCF were changed to KHKE in Hake's honor. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Iowa Broadcasters Association in 1978 and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from UNI in 1979. Herbert Hake was married to Monabelle Hake, with whom he had two daughters, Patricia and Priscilla. Hake died March 10, 1980.
Full Extent
38.97 Linear Feet (38 boxes)
Partial Extent
3.58 Linear Feet (oversize folder)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The framed Hake drawing of a barn was donated by the estate of Edna C. Boenke in January 2022.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Boxes 32 and 33 were donated by Priscilla Hake Lauris, one of Mr. Hake's daughters, in March 2013. Lauris donated boxes 34 and 35 in January 2015.
Processing Information
Papers initially arranged and described by University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson, 1992. Updated July 19, 2014 by Library Assistant Joy Lynn and Student Library Assistant Mackenzi Brophy. Finding aid revised April 1996; May 5, 2014 (GP); updated, December 15, 2015 (GP). Updated by Library Associate Dave Hoing, January 2018 and April 2018. Linear feet updated on September 14, 2017. The film inventory was created by student employee Ashley Thronson and student intern Nick Waters in 2017. Finding aid updated by Tessa Wakefield, March 2021.
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