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Rural schools--Iowa.

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 104 Collections and/or Records:

Iowa County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-048
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Iowa County, Iowa, from 1862-1973.  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. This collection is arranged into three series: "Office of the Superintendent, 1863-1973", “Township, 1862-1876”, and "District and School, 1863-1966". ...
Dates: Created: 1862-1973; Other: Majority of material found in 1915-1966; Other: Date acquired: 10/05/2007

Jane Fauser Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-009
Scope and Contents

The Jane Fauser Collection is comprised of Black Hawk County, Iowa rural school student and teacher records from Black Hawk County, Iowa. Dating from 1902-1989, the majority of the records are from the donor's mother, Muriel Alice Parker, who attended Dunkerton Consolidated School or Mt. Vernon Township where the donor's father, George Knapp, attended. Jane Fauser is a sister of Nancy Brochers, who also has a collection at CHRIEC (see RSC/HEC/018).

Dates: Created: 1902-1989; Other: Majority of material found in 1915-1930

Jefferson County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-051
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Jefferson County, Iowa dating from 1845-1984. 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 five series -- “County Board of Education, 1850-1965”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1867-1984”, “Township, 1887-1962”, “District and...
Dates: Created: 1845-1984; Other: Majority of material found in 1900-1966; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2007

Jerry and JoAnn Kramer Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-005
Scope and Contents

The Jerry and JoAnn Kramer Collection is composed of records dating from 1883-2006 that concern the history of education in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa; primarily Bennington Township, #4. Divided into two series, "Series 1: Bennington #4 Renovation Project" and "Series 2: Rural School Records", the collection provides insight into the past and present uses of rural schools.

Dates: Created: 1883-2006

Jim Riley Collection on DeSoto Consolidated School

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-HEC-025
Abstract The DeSoto Consolidated School possesses a rich history which donor, and former student, Jim Riley is working to preserve. Originally located in Dallas County, Van Meter Township, the DeSoto Consolidated School opened in 1924 and served the children of DeSoto, Iowa, until its closure in 1961. The Jim Riley Collection on DeSoto Consolidated School consists of Mr. Riley's reference files which are in the process of being compiled into a book-length work. From 2013-2014, Mr. Riley corresponded...
Dates: Created: 2004-2014; Other: Majority of material found in 2004, 2013-2014

Johnson County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-052
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Johnson County, Iowa dating from 1873-1978. 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 two series: “Office of the Superintendent, 1888-1978” and “District and School, 1873-1966”. Series 1....
Dates: Created: 1873-1978; Other: Majority of material found in 1910-1966; Other: Date acquired: 10/05/2007

Jones County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-053
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Jones County, Iowa dating from 1885-1975. 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 two series: “Office of the Superintendent, 1885-1975” and “District and School, 1892-1974”. Series 1....
Dates: Created: 1885-1975; Other: Majority of material found in 1890-1960; Other: Date acquired: 10/05/2007

Keokuk County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-054
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Keokuk County, Iowa dating from 1947-1965. 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 one series: “County Board of Education, 1947-1965”. Series 1. "County Board of Education,...
Dates: Created: 1947-1965; Other: Majority of material found in 1947-1965; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2007

Lee County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-056
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Lee County, Iowa dating from 1863-1980. 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, 1947-1965”, “Office of the Superintendent, 1920-1950”, “Township, 1909-1944”, “District and School,...
Dates: Created: 1863-1980; Other: Majority of material found in 1905-1955; Other: Date acquired: 06/13/2007

Linn County Rural School Records

 Collection
Identifier: RSC-RSR-057
Scope and Contents This collection contains documents from the rural school system of Linn County, Iowa dating from 1847-1976. 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 three series: “Office of the Superintendent, 1847-1971”, “Township, 1919-1942”, “District and School, 1905-1976". ...
Dates: Created: 1847-1976; Other: Majority of material found in 1915-1970; Other: Date acquired: 10/05/2007