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1890s

1893: Ames annexes Iowa State community

3 March 20229 April 2022 / Anthony Capps / 1 Comment

In 1893, Iowa State College became a part of the City of Ames.

The Complete First Issue: The I.A.C. Student, 7 August 1890

7 August 202026 October 2021 / Anthony Capps / Leave a comment

A happy 130th birthday to the Iowa State Daily! To celebrate the milestone, here is the complete first issue of the publication, dated 7 August 1890. Included are scans of all eight pages and the text to every story.

1894: Court upholds fraternity ban

2 March 20207 August 2020 / Anthony Capps / Leave a comment

Orvis Roberts vs. W. M. Beardshear et al.Members of the senior class and many of the alumni can readily recall the situation and feeling of the students at the beginning of the spring term 1891. It will be remembered that in the interests of good will and harmony, President Beardshear, authorized by the board of … Continue reading 1894: Court upholds fraternity ban

From The Bomb: 1895 staff photo

17 January 20206 August 2020 / Anthony Capps / Leave a comment

The Bomb, "The I.A.C. Student," 1895 From: The Bomb, 1895 This is The I.A.C. Student staff photo from the 1895 Bomb. I love the clothing. Photographed are: Ella B. Curtis, Iowa Campbell, A. E. Mellinger, Lee Campbell, Edith Foster, Ethel Rundall, Ed Sherman, H.I. Ruthledge, F.J. Lazell, Mabel Owens, C.G. Lee, J.R. Davidson, Edna Meek, … Continue reading From The Bomb: 1895 staff photo

1890 Mission Statement

1 January 20206 August 2020 / Anthony Capps / Leave a comment

The succession of events that break the the routine of college life is now specially marked by the appearance of a paper that will make a complete record of their occurrance.The I. A. C. Student now comes to the Student, Faculty, Alumni and Friends of the institution for the first time. The policy of its … Continue reading 1890 Mission Statement

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