Drake University Archives & Special Collections Finding Aids (2024)

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AAUP - Drake Chapter Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-024

Scope and Contents

This collection of historical documents from the Drake Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which dates from 1950 to 2011, includes correspondence, membership information, and other records.

Dates: 1953-2011

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Academic Affairs Committee Records

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-025

Scope and Contents

This collection includes meeting minutes and reports submitted by the Academic Affairs Committee.

Dates: 1981-2013

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Alan Altheimer Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier:test

Dates: 1960 - 1961

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Alexander Drug Company Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-159

Scope and Contents This collection contains Drake University records for former students Joe and Gordon Alexander as well as Joe Alexander’s diploma. The collection contains the medical paperwork and certificates from the Alexander drug company along with 3-D objects from the company. The collection also contains pharmaceutical journals containing Gordan, Joe, Ned, and Bruce as well as journals from the Alexander drug company. The journals also contain articles regarding the deans and professors Joe and Gordon...

Dates: 1920-2005; Other: Date acquired: 06/00/2022

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Alfred Thomas DeGroot Personal Papers

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-116

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of DeGroot's introduction to his "Religion in Iowa" manuscript, as well as many "church sketches" authored by himself and others.

Dates: Other: Majority of material found in early to mid-1940s

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Alumni Association, Drake University

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-091

Scope and Contents

This collection, which originated with the Drake University Alumni Association, includes the First Historian's Book, journal & newspaper articles, officer & committee rosters, Constitution & By-laws, scholarship fund documents and records, and photographs.

Dates: 1920-2000

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Becki Rauh Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-225

Abstract

Content Warning: This collection contains items that have been identified as including derogatory language or offensive imagery. For more information, please see our statement on Harmful, Offensive, or Misrepresentative Content in Archival Collections.

Dates: 1958-1962; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2001

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Beverly Ann Modlin (Jobes) Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-173

Scope and Contents

This scrapbook, which dates from 1955 to 1957, contains photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and ephemera.

Dates: 1955-1957

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Blanchard Manuscript Notes

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-165

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of typed clippings of material apparently collected by Blanchard - whether for the published book, or for another volume to come later, is not certain.

Dates: Other: Majority of material found in 1931 - 1931

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Blanche Alice Seid Photograph

Collection — Box: Multi-collection Box 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-252

Abstract

Dates: 1904

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Brown Jug Letters

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-079

Scope and Contents

This collection includes handwritten letters, photographs of the 1907 Class, as well as transcriptions of the letters.

Dates: 1907-1911

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Bruce E. Shepperd Photograph

Collection — Box: Multi-collection Box 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-260

Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates from 1881, consists of 1 cabinet card photograph, which belonged to Bruce E. Shepperd, a member of the first faculty at Drake University.

Dates: 1881

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Burdette Higgins Scrapbook Pages

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-234

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 13 scrapbook pages with photographs of various Drake University clubs and activities around campus pasted to them, featuring captions in white ink on a few pages.

Dates: 1913-1916

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Burdick and Dyer Family Correspondence and Ephemera

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-187

Scope and Contents The majority of the correspondence in this collection, which dates from 1885 to 1890, was written to Nina Gertrude Burdick by three of her former classmates at Drake University, Ella Jane (Dungan) Jordan, Etta Eaton, and Emma (George) Dyer. Also included in the collection are two letters written by Nina Burdick to Benjamin G. Dyer, Emma George Dyer's brother-in-law. Finally, the collection includes three pieces of correspondence to Benjamin G. Dyer that are not associated with Nina Burdick...

Dates: 1885-1890

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Burton O. Gammon Collection

Collection — Container: Multi-collection Box 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-251

Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates from 1901 to 1971, consists of photographs, ephemera, correspondence, and publications which belonged to Burton O. Gammon, Drake University class of 1903.

Dates: 1901-1971

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

C. Pat Place Jazz Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-052

Scope and Contents

This archive is an extensive and personal collection of notes and commentaries resulting from years of researching the world of jazz, and reflects Place's passion for this original, American musical genre.

Dates: 1990s - 2000s; Other: Date acquired: 12/01/2010

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Cabinet Card Photograph Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-237

Abstract Content Warning: This collection contains items that have been identified as...

Dates: 1881-1914

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Campbell Boarding Club Photographs

Collection — Container: Multi-collection Box 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-258

Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates to circa 1902, consists of two photographs of the Campbell Boarding Club.

Dates: ca. 1902

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Carpenter Family Photograph Album and Diplomas

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-160

Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates to circa 1868, consists of a carte de visite photograph album, 48 carte de visite photographs, and 3 tintype/ambrotype photographs. Also included are 8 diplomas and certificates issued to either Henrietta or George Thomas Carpenter.

Dates: 1857-1888; Other: Date acquired: 04/29/1981

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Carpenter-Hunter Family Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-277

Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates from the mid-1850s through the early 1900s, consists of photographic images, a scrapbook, and an autograph book which belonged to members of the Carpenter, Drake, and Hunter families. Also included is genealogical information regarding those family groups.

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 11/04/2019

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Carrie Cubbage Bartlett Scrapbook and Photographs

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-157

Abstract Content Warning: This collection contains items that have been identified as...

Dates: 1900-1929

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Carrie Wheeler Shaffer Photograph

Collection — Container: Multi-collection Box 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-259

Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates to 1882, consists of a photograph which belonged to Carrie Wheeler Shaffer, a graduate of Drake University.

Dates: 1882

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

CCE Council

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-168

Scope and Contents

This collection includes minutes from meetings of the CCE Council.

Dates: 1975-1983

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Center for the Humanities

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-044

Scope and Contents

The Center for the Humanities sponsors small conferences, lecture series, the Iowa Humanities Festival, and the Humanities Colloquium in addition to providing faculty grants. This collection includes meeting minutes. correspondence, and other official records of the center.

Dates: 1984-2005

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Charles N. Kinney Photographs

Collection — Container: Multi-collection Box 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-182

Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates from circa 1890 to 1907, consists of six photographs related to Charles Kinney's time at Drake University.

Dates: 1890-1907

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Charles O. Roe Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-073

Scope and Contents

The collection, which dates from 1911-1913, consists of photographs and memorabilia which belonged to Charles O. Roe while he was a student at Drake University.

Dates: 1911-1913; Other: Date acquired: 06/09/2014

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Charles Oscar Denny Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-117

Scope and Contents This collection, which dates from 1885 to 1924, consists of correspondence, photographs, and ephemera which belonged to Charles Oscar Denny, Drake University alumni and later longtime member of the faculty. Also include are 2 scrapbooks, dated early 1900s. The scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings which are stamped from the Des Moines Register & Leader, and the Des Moines Daily Capital. Compiled within the scrapbooks are a variety of event programs, historical articles on everything...

Dates: 1885-1924

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Charles Preston Howard Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier:DU-053

Scope and Contents

This collection is made up of a wide variety of Howard’s personal papers, including newspaper and journal articles, photographs, and legal and personal correspondence.

Dates: 1881-2008; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2008

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Charters and Bylaws of Drake University

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-077

Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates from 1902 to 2009, contains materials related to the Charter and Bylaws that govern Drake University.

Dates: 1902-2009

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

Chinese Cultural Exchange Program

Collection — Box: 01 of 01

Identifier:DU-043

Scope and Contents

Drake’s Chinese Cultural Exchange program, established in 2004, offers American and Chinese faculty, students and graduates opportunities for personal and professional development.

More than 110 graduates and nearly 30 faculty members have lived and taught in schools across China. The program also helps fulfill the global citizenship aspect of the Drake mission and curriculum.

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 05/14/2017

Found in: Drake University Archives and Special Collections

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Subject: Drake University -- Alumni 76; Photographs 34; cabinet photographs 31; Drake University -- Faculty 30; Drake University -- History 24; Correspondence 20; scrapbooks 19; Publications (documents) 14; Drake University -- Athletics 12; Minutes (administrative records) 12; Newspaper articles 11; Programs (documents) 9; Drake University--College of Arts and Sciences -- Department of Music 8; Newsletters 8; black and white photographs 8; Drake University -- Athletics -- Drake Relays 7; Memorabilia 7; Press releases 7; Sheet music 7; Drake University -- Administration 5
Names: Drake University 78; Drake University--College of Arts and Sciences 14; Drake University -- College of Arts and Sciences 12; Harkin, Tom 4; Bell, Hill McClelland 3; Carpenter, George Thomas 3; Darling, Jay N. (Jay Norwood), 1876-1962 3; Des Moines Register and Tribune Company 3; Edinger Photography Studio, Des Moines (Iowa) 3; Morehouse, Daniel W., 1876-1941 3; Oskaloosa College 3; Taylor Family 3; Abingdon College, Abingdon, Ill. 2; Adams, Donald V. 2; Carpenter Family 2; Denton, James E. (James Elbert), 1856-1931 2; Drake University -- Boarding Clubs 2; Drake University -- Continuing Education and Professional Development 2; Drake University -- Cowles Library 2; Drake University -- School of Journalism 2