Twenty-five year lettermen, Homecoming ,1951 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=25-year+Lettermen">25-year Lettermen</a> Seven 25-year lettermen are posing at the 1951 Homecoming Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1662-6-2 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1951 2007-10 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 19.4 x 24.1 cm Image Image 22-07-G.Homecoming.1662-6-2 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Two cadettes are working with a control system for a wind tunnel test, 1943 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Curtiss-Wright+Engineering+Cadettes%2C+1941-1945">Curtiss-Wright Engineering Cadettes, 1941-1945</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Department+of+Military+Science">Department of Military Science</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Women+in+Science+and+Engineering">Women in Science and Engineering</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=World+War+II">World War II</a> One cadette is watching another cadette operate a control system for a wind tunnel test. During World War II, the Curtiss-Wright Corporation sponsored an engineering program for women students at several American universities, including Iowa State University. The Curtiss-Wright Engineering Cadettes were trained in drafting, stress analysis, materials lab, aerodynamics, and production liaison. Once the program was completed, the cadettes received an engineering certificate. The cadettes were not fully trained engineers, but were given adequate training so that they could assist engineers with their jobs. The company hoped their engineers would be able to accomplish more in less time with the aid of trained assistants. The courses began on February 15, 1943 with 100 cadets enrolled. When the course was completed 90 women out of the original 100 graduated, with 84 of the graduates being employed at the Curtiss-Wright Corporation plant in St. Louis. 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This plane, sans wings, was used for instructional purposes. Another cadette is by her side also looking at the part. During World War II, the Curtiss-Wright Corporation sponsored an engineering program for women students at several American universities, including Iowa State University. The Curtiss-Wright Engineering Cadettes were trained in drafting, stress analysis, materials lab, aerodynamics, and production liaison. Once the program was completed, the cadettes received an engineering certificate. The cadettes were not fully trained engineers, but were given adequate training so that they could assist engineers with their jobs. The company hoped their engineers would be able to accomplish more in less time with the aid of trained assistants. The courses began on February 15, 1943 with 100 cadets enrolled. When the course was completed 90 women out of the original 100 graduated, with 84 of the graduates being employed at the Curtiss-Wright Corporation plant in St. Louis. Iowa State University RS 13/16/F.Curtiss-Wright.1110-001-010 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1943 2013-01-25 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 20.2 x 25.5 cm Image; Record series Image 13-16-F.Curtiss-Wright.1110-001-010 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Two cadettes practice using a pneumatic riveter , 1943 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Curtiss-Wright+Engineering+Cadettes%2C+1941-1945">Curtiss-Wright Engineering Cadettes, 1941-1945</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Department+of+Military+Science">Department of Military Science</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Women+in+Science+and+Engineering">Women in Science and Engineering</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=World+War+II">World War II</a> Marie Stevens ( El Paso, Tex) is on the left holding the riveter while Nema Lou Gause (Caney, Kansas) on the right, is holding the bucking bar. During World War II, the Curtiss-Wright Corporation sponsored an engineering program for women students at several American universities, including Iowa State University. The Curtiss-Wright Engineering Cadettes were trained in drafting, stress analysis, materials lab, aerodynamics, and production liaison. Once the program was completed, the cadettes received an engineering certificate. The cadettes were not fully trained engineers, but were given adequate training so that they could assist engineers with their jobs. The company hoped their engineers would be able to accomplish more in less time with the aid of trained assistants. The courses began on February 15, 1943 with 100 cadets enrolled. When the course was completed 90 women out of the original 100 graduated, with 84 of the graduates being employed at the Curtiss-Wright Corporation plant in St. Louis. 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They are wearing slacks and eye goggles and their hair is wrapped in a turban. During World War II, the Curtiss-Wright Corporation sponsored an engineering program for women students at several American universities, including Iowa State University. The Curtiss-Wright Engineering Cadettes were trained in drafting, stress analysis, materials lab, aerodynamics, and production liaison. Once the program was completed, the cadettes received an engineering certificate. The cadettes were not fully trained engineers, but were given adequate training so that they could assist engineers with their jobs. The company hoped their engineers would be able to accomplish more in less time with the aid of trained assistants. The courses began on February 15, 1943 with 100 cadets enrolled. When the course was completed 90 women out of the original 100 graduated, with 84 of the graduates being employed at the Curtiss-Wright Corporation plant in St. Louis. Iowa State University RS 13/16/F.Curtiss-Wright.1110-001-005 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1943 2013-01-25 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 20.2 x 25.5 cm Image; Record series Image 13-16-F.Curtiss-Wright.1110-001-005 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Two cadettes welding parts of the tail of a wrecked plane, 1943 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Curtiss-Wright+Engineering+Cadettes%2C+1941-1945">Curtiss-Wright Engineering Cadettes, 1941-1945</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Department+of+Military+Science">Department of Military Science</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Women+in+Science+and+Engineering">Women in Science and Engineering</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=World+War+II">World War II</a> These cadettes with their hair wrapped in a turban and wearing eye protection, are working on the tail of a wrecked plane in the Welding Laboratory of the Mechanical Engineering Building. One of the projects for the five-week laboratory course was making a rudder pedal by welding the necessary parts. During World War II, the Curtiss-Wright Corporation sponsored an engineering program for women students at several American universities, including Iowa State University. The Curtiss-Wright Engineering Cadettes were trained in drafting, stress analysis, materials lab, aerodynamics, and production liaison. Once the program was completed, the cadettes received an engineering certificate. The cadettes were not fully trained engineers, but were given adequate training so that they could assist engineers with their jobs. The company hoped their engineers would be able to accomplish more in less time with the aid of trained assistants. The courses began on February 15, 1943 with 100 cadets enrolled. When the course was completed 90 women out of the original 100 graduated, with 84 of the graduates being employed at the Curtiss-Wright Corporation plant in St. Louis. Iowa State University RS 13/16/F.Curtiss-Wright.1110-001-006 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1943 2013-01-25 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 20.2 x 25.5 cm Image; Record series Image 13-16-F.Curtiss-Wright.1110-001-006 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Two drums used in processing agricultural by- products, 1931 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Dept.+of+Chemical+and+Biological+Engineering">Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Agricultural+wastes.">Agricultural wastes.</a> These two rotating cylinder drums are operated by pulleys. On each drum is a spigot and each has a rectangular pan underneath. The drum on the left is smaller than the one on the right. Iowa State University first offered chemical engineering courses in 1909. The Department of Mining Engineering, Ceramics, and Chemical Engineering was established in 1913. The Department of Chemical Engineering became a separate department in 1920 and under went numerous name changes over the years, which include the Department of Chemical Engineering (1920-1928, 1956-1973, 1978-2005), Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering (1928-1956), Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering (1973-1978), and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (2005-present). Iowa State University 11-04-M.ChemEng.839-02-01 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1931-02-12 2012-06 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 24.2 x 18.5 cm Image Image 11-04-M.ChemEng.839-02-01 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Two girls are posed in front of a covered wagon lawn display at Homecoming, 1946 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Homecoming">Homecoming</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Lawn+display">Lawn display</a> Two girls are posed in front of a lawn display depicting a horse-drawn covered wagon that has the words ""Sooners"" on the side. Two cardboard ISC football players are at the top of the photograph. Alumni first began returning to Iowa State for an official Homecoming in 1912. Since then, the celebration continues to entertain both young and old Iowa Staters, with traditional events, including tailgate parties, fireworks, lawn displays, ""Yell Like Hell"" cheering competition, and mass campaniling. Currently, the Student Alumni Association Leadership Council coordinates the efforts of hundreds of students, who volunteer their time to help Story County Habitat for Humanity build a house. Iowa State University 22-07-G.Homecoming.1662-1-7 Iowa State University Library Special Collections: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1946 2007-10 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 19.4 x 24.1 cm Image Image 22-07-G.Homecoming.1662-1-7 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Two horses posterior view <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Dept.+of+Animal+Science">Dept. of Animal Science</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Horses">Horses</a> Two horses are standing in a wooden slat stall type structure. A wooden ramp leads up to the elevated structure. The horses appear to have on harnesses for hitching to farm equipment. The Department of Animal Husbandry was established in 1898. At that time, the department had five breeds of horses, six breeds of cattle, seven breeds of sheep, and breeds of swine used for classes and research in breeding and feeding. Also in 1898, students in the Animal Husbandry participated in the first intercollegiate livestock judging contest at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha, Nebraska. Throughout the 20th century, the curriculum has focused on animal breeding and nutrition, meat and milk production, and pork, poultry, beef, dairy, sheep and equine systems management. The name of the Department was changed of the Department of Animal Science in 1962. The Department of Poultry Science merged with the Department in 1971. Iowa State University RS 9/11/N.AnimalScience.622-4-6 Iowa State University Library Special Collections; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1930-1939 2006-09-08 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 20.0 x 14.9 cm Image (grayscale) Image 9-11-N.AnimalScience.622-4-6 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/ Two men and four horses, 1931 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa+State+University">Iowa State University</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Dept.+of+Animal+Science">Dept. of Animal Science</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Horses">Horses</a> Four horses are standing facing away from the camera. The posteriors of all four horses and the side of the left horse are featured. The Department of Animal Husbandry was established in 1898. At that time, the department had five breeds of horses, six breeds of cattle, seven breeds of sheep, and breeds of swine used for classes and research in breeding and feeding. Also in 1898, students in the Animal Husbandry participated in the first intercollegiate livestock judging contest at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha, Nebraska. Throughout the 20th century, the curriculum has focused on animal breeding and nutrition, meat and milk production, and pork, poultry, beef, dairy, sheep and equine systems management. The name of the Department was changed of the Department of Animal Science in 1962. The Department of Poultry Science merged with the Department in 1971. Iowa State University RS 9/11/N.AnimalScience.622-6-2 Iowa State University Library Special Collections; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html 1931 2006-09-08 U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact Iowa State University Library, Special Collections archives@iastate.edu For reproductions see: http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html University Photographs; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/collections/images.html Photograph 23.5 x 18.7 cm Image (color) Image 9-11-N.AnimalScience.622-6-2 https://digitalcollections.lib.iastate.edu/