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Edward Bartow Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG99.0038

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Scope and Contents

The Edward Bartow papers include his articles.

Dates

  • Creation: 1905-1943

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.

Biographical / Historical

Edward Bartow was born in Glenham, New York, on January 12, 1870. He graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts in 1892, and took his Ph.D. in 1895 from the University of Göttingen, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he married Alice Abbott on September 3, 1895. Dr. Bartow first taught at Williams College, then at the University of Kansas from 1897 to 1905, followed by the University of Illinois 1905 to 1920. He served in the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I, providing sanitary drinking water and waste treatment for troops.

At the University of Iowa, Dr. Bartow was head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from 1920 to 1940. The work he accomplished during World War I led to his area of research at Iowa -- the chemical treatment of water while protecting the environment. Edward Bartow died April 12, 1958.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Abstract

Professor and head of Chemistry Department 1920-1940. Research in area of water treatment. Includes articles.

Method of Acquisition

These materials were transferred to the University Archives prior to 1970. Finding aid created by Denise Anderson, October 2007.

Related Materials

Folder, "Bartow, Edward," Faculty and Staff Vertical Files collection (RG 01.15.03)

Bartow, Edward. "Memoirs of Edward Bartow." Iowa City, manuscript, 1958 [?]

Records of the Chemistry Dept. (RG06.09)

Folder, "Bond, Perry A.," Faculty and Staff Vertical Files collection (RG 01.15.03)

Folder, "Gibson, Robert Banks," Faculty and Staff Vertical Files collection (RG 01.15.03)

Folder, "Olin, Hubert," Faculty and Staff Vertical Files collection (RG 01.15.03)

Folder, "Pearce, James Newton," Faculty and Staff Vertical Files collection (RG 01.15.03)

Folder, "Raiford, Lemuel Charles," Faculty and Staff Vertical Files collection (RG 01.15.03)

Folder, "Rockwood, Elbert," Faculty and Staff Vertical Files collection (RG 01.15.03)

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Archives Repository

Contact:
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242
319-335-5921