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A brief history (1914-1950) of both the Statistical Laboratory and Department of Statistics which includes the early development and teaching of statistics at Iowa State, visits of eminent statisticians, early degree programs, establishment of the…

Box 1, Folder 1: Contains correspondence from Michel Chevalier to John Towne Danson. Chevalier discusses a variety of topics, including meetings, economics, the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, and political matters. Several of the letters mention…

Box 1, Folder 1: Published "Discours de M. Michel Chevalier" by the Conseil Général de L'Agriculture, des Manufacturers et du Commerce from May 6 and 10, 1850.

Announces that Snedecor, after 45 years at Iowa State, is leaving for a position at the Navy Electronics Laboratory in San Deigo, California.

Announces the election of George Snedecor as president of the American Statistical Association and includes a brief biography.

Announces the publication of "Statistical Methods" and includes a brief description of the book.

A brief history of the Statistical Laboratory which includes statistical instruction at Iowa State, the establishment of the Statistical Laboratory, and a listing of publications by staff.

The memorial resolution contains a brief biography of George W. Snedecor's professional life and contributions.

Announces the designation of Coover Hall (formerly Electrical Engineering Building ) and Snedecor Hall (formerly Service Building) after professors Mervin Coover and George Snedecor. Includes brief biographies of both.