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Paul McCulley Collection

Collection

Identifier: RSC-HEC-016

Scope and Contents

Belonging to a family of educators from Benton County, the donor was inspired to collect educational records dating from 1872-1893, which are now a part of the Paul McCulley Collection.

Dates: Created: 1872-1893; Other: Majority of material found in 1885-1890

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Peggy Denlinger (Pancratz) Collection

Collection

Identifier: RSC-HEC-026

Scope and Contents The Peggy Denlinger (Pancratz) Collection contains records from Jackson and Dubuque Counties that connect the educational histories of three families - Denlinger, Pancratz, and Wirtz. Ranging in date from c.1895 to 1989, the Collection is composed of rural school records from the following schools in Jackson County: Butler Township - Garryowen High School; Maquoketa and South Fork Townships - Maquoketa Public Schools; Otter Creek Township - St. Lawrence and Zwingle; and Prairie Springs...

Dates: Created: 1895-1989; Other: Majority of material found in 1938-1965; Other: Date acquired: 04/23/2015

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Plymouth County Rural School Records

Collection

Identifier: RSC-RSR-075

Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Plymouth County, Iowa dating from 1883-1975. 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, 1950-1974”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1888-1975”, “Township, 1898-1966”, and “District and...

Dates: Created: 1876-1975; Other: Majority of material found in 1915-1975; Other: Date acquired: 02/25/2008

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Pocahontas County Rural School Records

Collection

Identifier: RSC-RSR-076

Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Pocahontas County, Iowa dating from 1878-1976. 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,1900-1975”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1878-1973”, “Township, 1950-1956”, and “District...

Dates: Created: 1878-1976; Other: Majority of material found in 1900-1965; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2007

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Polk County Rural School Records

Collection

Identifier: RSC-RSR-077

Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Polk County, Iowa dating from 1955-1960. 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 in one box: “Reorganization Records, 1955-1960”. Box 1. "Reorganization Records, 1955-1960" consists...

Dates: Created: 1955-1960; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2008

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Pottawattamie County Rural School Records

Collection

Identifier: RSC-RSR-078

Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Pottawattamie County, Iowa dating from 1876-1979. 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, 1876-1979”, “Township, 1911-1918”, and “District and School, 1877-1968”. ...

Dates: Created: 1876-1979; Other: Majority of material found in 1885-1960; Other: Date acquired: 10/26/2007

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Poweshiek County Rural School Records

Collection

Identifier: RSC-RSR-079

Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Poweshiek County, Iowa dating from 1876-1960. 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, 1876-1960”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1876-1943”, and “District and School,...

Dates: Created: 1878-1959; Other: Majority of material found in 1910-1945; Other: Date acquired: 05/01/2009

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Rough Woods School Collection

Collection

Identifier: RSC-HEC-012

Scope and Contents

This collection, dating from 1924-1929, originated from the #3 Rough Woods schoolhouse located in Hardin County, Pleasant Township. Consisting solely of teaching aids known as the "Instructor Picture Series", the Rough Woods School Collection provides insight into the teaching methods utilized in rural schools. The "Instructor Picture Series" encouraged students to think critically about works of art and develop oral and written communication skills in the process.

Dates: Created: 1924-1929; Other: Majority of material found in 1924-1929

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Sac County Rural School Records

Collection

Identifier: RSC-RSR-081

Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Sac County, Iowa dating from 1879-1974. 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, 1907-1974”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1882-1974”, “Township, 1951-1955”, and “District and...

Dates: Created: 1879-1974; Other: Majority of material found in 1900-1960

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

Shelby County Rural School Records

Collection

Identifier: RSC-RSR-083

Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Shelby County, Iowa dating from 1875-1980. 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, 1931-1966”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1882-1980”, “Township, 1917-1966”, and “District and...

Dates: Created: 1875-1980; Other: Majority of material found in 1915-1950; Other: Date acquired: 10/26/2007

Found in: UNI Museum Collections

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Poweshiek County Rural School Records

Rough Woods School Collection

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