Lloyd V. Douglas Papers
Scope and Contents
These papers give a good picture of Professor Douglas's professional career. They include material relating to his education at the University of Iowa, his early public school work, and especially his career at UNI. The collection includes many of his publications as well as material relating to his work in professional organizations.
Dates
- 1923-1978
Creator
- Douglas, Lloyd V. (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. Materials are open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
Lloyd Virgil Douglas was born in Brandon, Iowa, on August 4, 1902. He graduated from LaPorte City (Iowa) High School in 1919. He received a B. S. C. with a major in commerce and a minor in political science from the University of Iowa in 1923. He received an M. A. from the University of Iowa with a major in commerce and a minor in education in 1926. He received a Ph. D. from the University of Iowa with a major in commerce and minors in education and psychology in 1936.
Douglas was head of the high school Commercial Department in Jefferson, Iowa, from 1923 through 1925. He was superintendent of schools in Beaver, Iowa, from 1925 through 1929. He was superintendent of schools in Stratford, Iowa, from 1929 through 1930. He was head of the Commercial Department of the high school and junior college in Burlington, Iowa, from 1930 through 1934. He was head of the Department of Business Education at New Mexico Normal University at Las Vegas, New Mexico, from 1934 through 1937. Professor He became head of the Department of Business Education at the Iowa State Teachers College (now UNI) in 1937, and with the exception of war service from 1942 through 1944, served in that capacity until his retirement in 1970.
Douglas published many articles and several books. He received many honors and awards including the John Robert Gregg award in 1960. Douglas married Grace Waddell August 25, 1925. She died December 14, 1972. He married Virginia Marston August 4, 1973. Douglas had no children. He died on July 12, 1978.
Extent
3.13 Linear Feet (8 boxes)
3.58 Linear Feet (oversize folder)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Dwight Marston, brother of Professor Douglas's second wife Virginia Marston Douglas, arranged for the donation of these papers in October 2000, after Mrs. Douglas entered a nursing home.
Processing Information
Material processed and finding aid prepared by Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson in November 2000. Updated by Gerald Peterson, November 5, 2010 and Library Associate Dave Hoing, January 2018 and April 2018. Linear feet updated September 17, 2017.
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