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Bookshelves in a library tier, 1925

Bookshelves in a library tier, 1925

Library volumes are arranged on the shelves in the library tier. Book stands are positioned along the aisle on the left.
Library Boiler Room

Library Boiler Room

This look inside the library boiler room shows the boilers and pipes used for the library's steam heating.
Students studying in Room 198 (Reserve Room), 1962

Students studying in Room 198 (Reserve Room), 1962

Students study in the Reserve Room (currently called Room 198), with attendant Ruth Vileta at the desk.
Apparatus for Thesis project 203, 1937

Apparatus for Thesis project 203, 1937

At the top of this apparatus is a five gallon can that reads ""Amaizo, a superior oil from corn.""
Chemical Engineering Plant, 1934

Chemical Engineering Plant, 1934

A man is sitting on a pipe while adjusting a valve on other pipe.
Chemical Engineering Plant, 1934

Chemical Engineering Plant, 1934

A researcher is looking into a large drum. There is a wheel on top of the drum which is operated by a pulley. A second researcher is pouring a liquid into another machine. A third researcher with a notebook looks on.
Iowa Equal Suffrage Association convention ribbons, 1907-1912

Iowa Equal Suffrage Association convention ribbons, 1907-1912

Professional Women's League of Des Moines documents, 1925-1935

Professional Women's League of Des Moines documents, 1925-1935

Grant Wood silent film, July 1939

Grant Wood silent film, July 1939

Produced for the State University of Iowa Fine Arts Festival held in July 1939. Features 14 original Grant Wood works on display in the main lounge of the Iowa Union, including Birthplace of herbert Hoover and American Gothic, as well as two…
Morehouse Inauguration

Morehouse Inauguration

Walter A. Jessup, President of the University of Iowa, and Dr. Morehouse.