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James A. Van Allen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG99.0142
Scope and Contents THE JAMES A. VAN ALLEN PAPERS, 1938-1990, chronicle the professional career in upper atmosphere research, space physics research, and academia of Dr. James Van Allen; and document how the shifting research trends affected the career of one scientist. This substantial collection includes papers created or consolidated by Dr. Van Allen excluding those connected to his tenure as Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa. The Van Allen Papers (The Papers) encompass a multitude of topics from early upper atmospheric research in the 1950s, using balloons, to spacecraft missions to the outer planets in the 1970s; from the unofficial post-World War II V-2 Panel in the mid 1940s to the creation of NASA in 1958; and from his advice to students and to presidents. In addition, Van Allen's membership on numerous planning and advisory committees, documented in this collection, complement the technical record contained in the extensive mission files. The...
Dates: 1938 - 1990
Found in: University of Iowa Archives

James B. Stroud Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG99.0238
Scope and Contents

Includes publications

Dates: -
Found in: University of Iowa Archives

James Baird Weaver Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0048
Abstract

Populist leader. Weaver's correspondence with his wife; other Weaver family papers. Includes material on Davis Co., Iowa, and experiences in the Civil War.

Dates: 1836-1894; Majority of material found within 1862-1864
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James C. Taylor Papers

 Collection
Identifier: msc0708
Scope and Contents

There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869.

Dates: 1940
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James C. Wright Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0296
Abstract

Educator. Correspondence, subject files, speeches, articles, clippings, and photographs documenting his career as a school administrator, state official, and educator.

Dates: 1933-1971; Majority of material found in 1956-1965
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James Chamberlain Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0249
Abstract

Farmer and Johnson County , Iowa public official. Daybooks, ledgers, and photographs relating to the early years of North Liberty, Johnson County, Iowa .

Dates: 1838-1897
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James Crook Collection of Old Gold Singers Recordings

 Collection
Identifier: RG30.0004.003
Scope and Contents

Six discs: 10, n.d., about 1960. Old gold singers  Marvin Genuchi, director  includes Simon Estes as a soloist. Recorded by Hitran Recording Studio, Cedar Rapids.12, 1959, Old Gold Singer

Dates: 1960
Found in: University of Iowa Archives

James Cutler Milliman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0350
Abstract

Student at U of I, Civil War soldier, Lt. Governor of Iowa. Photographs and letters written about the University of Iowa, Harrison County, Iowa and New York.

Dates: 1865-1917
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James E. Bromwell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0441
Abstract

Lawyer and U.S. Congressman, 1961-1965. Political and campaign related papers.

Dates: 1959 -1969
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James Freedman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG05.0001.014
Abstract

Sixteenth president of the University of Iowa, 1982-1987

Dates: 1982-1987
Found in: University of Iowa Archives

James H. Windsor Collection of Railroadiana

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0521
Abstract

Railroadiana mostly related to the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP) Railroad, with some materials on the Union Pacific Railroad.

Dates: 1874-1989; Majority of material found within 1960-1979
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James Hearst Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0623
Abstract

James Hearst, partially paralyzed at the age of nineteen by diving into a shallow pond, nevertheless lived an active life as a farmer and went on to become Iowa's distinguished farmer poet. This collection includes published poems, drafts of poems, correspondence, interviews, and a photograph.

Dates: 1950-1987
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James Humphrey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0630
Scope and Contents

There are no contents, the information for this collection has been moved to the Iowa Author’s Manuscript Collection, MsC0869. Half sized document box (printed copies of about six of his books of poetry; photos, promotional materials)

Dates: 1937
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James I. Dolliver Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0243
Abstract

Attorney, U.S. Representative from Iowa, and Regional Legal Council for the International Cooperation Administration of the Middle East. Correspondence, speeches, and subject files relating to his career.

Dates: 1923-1962; Majority of material found within 1940-1960
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James L. "Rusty" Hevelin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0936
Dates: 1940-2008
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James M. Wallace Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0483
Abstract

Notebooks of a collector of children's books, artwork, and other items by children's author Marguerite de Angeli.

Dates: 1933-1989
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James McCracken Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0970
Abstract

A collection of photographs of McCracken's paintings, along with other photographs, cards, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: -
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0408
Abstract

Civil War naval engineer. Documents concerning his military service on Navy gunboats on the Mississippi River during the Civil War. Also includes materials relating to his mechanical inventions in the late 1880s.

Dates: 1849 - 1903; Majority of material found within 1862-1865
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James Murray Avengers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MsC1181
Dates: Majority of material found in 2000s
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James N. Damron papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: RG99.0003
Dates: -
Found in: University of Iowa Archives

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