UNI History

Objects related to the University of Northern Iowa and predecessor institutions.  

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Cat. # Name Description
1 1972.0057 Print, photographic Campus view from College Street near 23rd Street showing faculty, students, and buildings. a. Picture. b. Frame. Dark brown wood.
2 2007.0007 Ticket ticket to a formal ball on campus. "Silver Bells Formal. The Commons Ballroom. Rod AaBerg and His Orchestra. Dec. 13, 1958. 8:00 pm. $2.50 couple". Card w/silver writing. Back is blank. Hole in upper corner w/ a white ribbon inserted and tied in a bow. Plastic holly and small bell attached w/ribbon. Holly has three red berries w/green leaves. 3 silver paper leaves attached. Color: WH, GR, RD, GY
3 1972.56.3.0001 Building Plaque Raised lettering "Gilchrist Hall 1882". Has 2 holes thorough which 2 bolts pass to fasten it to the building.
4 00.39.0019 Drawing Portrait, charcoal. James C. Gilchrist.
5 1974.73.0003 Block From ISNS. Color: BR
6 2006.7.1 Ticket 1958 "Silver Bells" Formal Ticket for UNI Student
7 00.1.0015 Marble Exhibit box 16. Preparation of hydraulic cement.
8 2016-10-100 Slide None
9 00.1.1 Model, topographic "Mountains Bordering the Sea". Harvard Geographical Models, No. 1. Reproduced from originals by W. M. Davis and G. C. Curtis. Color: CR
10 00.1.10 Model, topographic "Valley Formation". Plaster model depicting geologic environment. Harvard Geographical Models, No. 10. Color: TN
11 00.1.11 Model, topographic "Mature Valley". Plaster model of geologic environment. Harvard Geographical Models, No. 11. Color: TN
12 00.1.12 Model, topographic "Flood Plain", Plaster model of geologic environment. Harvard Geographical Models, No. 12. Color: TN
13 00.1.13 Model, topographic "Flood Plain". Plaster model of geologic environment. Harvard Geographical Models, No. 13
14 00.1.16 Box, exhibit Exhibit box 19. Manufacture of iron. A. Extraction of Iron.
15 00.1.17 Kit Twelve parts. a. Lead glance; silver, bright. b. Balma-slick. small ore, in a bottle; gray. c. Roasted lead ore; dark gray. d. Coke for burning; dark gray. e. Reheating slag ferriferous reducing flux; dark gray. f. Zinc; gray & white. g. Settling cinder; dark gray. h. Lead matt; dark gray. i. Cubrifer's slag lead; gray, smooth. j. Folled lead; gray, bendable. k.Tube lead; gray cylinder. l. Lead oxide; orange brown, in bottle. m. Oxide; orange, in bottle. Color: GY,WH
16 00.1.18 Kit Eleven parts. a. Zinc, blende; gray. b. Balmey silicous; brown. c. Zinc blende-slick; gray powder. d. Coal for reducing in the zinc muffle. c. Zinc blende roasted; brown powder. f. Rough zinc; gray. g. Sheet zinc; gray-dark. h. Galvanized iron - sheet; light gray. i. Zinc white figment. j. Tin - stone; gray/brown. k. Tin - ore; gray. l. Zinc foil; gray sheet, shining. Color: GY,BR
17 00.1.19 Kit Sixteen parts. a. Iron pyrite, #1, rock; falls apart. b. Copper pyrite, #2, dark, rough. c. Yellow copper ore #3, smooth, gray. d. Cuperiferous slate, #4, gray & white. e. Tetrahedrite & copper silver #5, light blue green. f. Octavo ore, carbonic copper #6, dark, South America. g. Metal, possibly copper, #7, dark, bumpy. h. Black copper, #8, black, square. i. Refined copper, #9, smooth, brown, rectangular. j. Electrolitical #10, smooth bottom, rough top. k. Copper sheet, #11; missing. l. Brass alloy #12; missing. m. 70%Cu 30% Zn -red brass; missing. n. Tuping, #14; cylinder of copper. o. Wire, #15 (2). p. Blue vitriol, #16, in clear bottle; blue. Color: ML
18 00.1.2 Model, topographic "Coastal Plain and Mountains". Plaster model depicting a geologic environment. Harvard Geographical Models, No. 2. Color: CR
19 00.1.20 Kit, hardness scale Scale of hardness set of 11 rocks.
20 00.1.21 Kit, hardness scale Mohs Scale of Hardness. 11 numbered rocks.
21 00.1.22 Kit, hardness scale Scale of hardness set of 11 rocks.
22 00.1.23 Kit, hardness scale Scale of hardness set of 8 rocks.
23 00.1.24 Mortar & Pestle Two parts, a. and b.
24 00.1.25 Mortar & Pestle Two parts, a. Mortar. b. Pestle. Color: GY
25 00.1.3 Model, topographic "Embaved Mountains". Plaster model of geologic environment. Harvard Geographical Models, No. 3. Color: CR
26 00.1.9 Model, topographic "Valley Formation". Plaster model depicting geologic environment. Harvard Geographical Models, No. 9. Color: TN
27 00.27.36 Model, anatomical Plastic model of a kidney with plastic display stand. a. and b. longitudinal halves of kidney. c. plastic stand.
28 00.27.37 Model, anatomical Plastic model of cervical spinal cord and instruction booklet. Comes apart into several pieces. Colors denote separate anatomical features. Color: BL,BK,PK
29 00.31.8.3 Organ Mini pump organ
30 00.37.6.11A Scientific Instrument Part one of five total parts: Glass scientific test tube.
31 00.37.6.11B Scientific Instrument Part two of five parts: Cork with three holes.
32 00.37.6.11C Scientific Instrument Part three of five parts: Metal top.
33 00.37.6.11D Scientific Instrument Part four of five parts: Metal base.
34 00.37.6.11E Scientific Instrument Part five of five parts: Glass tube with tube adapter.
35 00.37.6.12 Model, astronomical Rotating ring in center. Shows flattening of earth at poles in rotation.
36 00.37.6.9 Tool, Science Constellation finder made by C. J. Kullmer, Syracuse, N. Y. ISTC #13457 still in original box.
37 00.39.1 Finial Mounted on the roof of the original Gilchrist Hall building. ISNS.
38 00.39.15 Desk Rolltop Desk and Chair of Homer H. Seerley, President of ISNS and ISTC from 1886 - 1928.
39 00.39.16 Key Key for the Desk of Homer H. Seerley, President of ISNS and ISTC from 1886-1928
40 00.39.17 Chair Chair of Homer H. Seerley, President of ISNS and ISTC from 1886-1928.
41 00.39.18 Sculpture Ceramic copy of the bronze Joan of Arc at Doremy done by Henri Chapu exhibited 1870, c. 1875-90)
42 00.39.2 Saucer Bears words "State Normal School, Cedar Falls, IA". ISNS. Stamped on base, "Made in Germany for Merner & Lawrence; Cedar Falls, IA.".
43 00.39.20 Certificate State of Iowa Service Certificate presented to Dr. Emmett J. Cable in recognition of 56 years of service to the College, Spring of 1961. Framed. ISTC.
44 00.39.30 Certificate Certificate: "United States Department of Commerce Weather Bureau Certificate of Authority for Dr. E. J. Cable, cooperative observer, to take official meteorological observations at Cedar Falls as directed by the chief of the United States Weather Bureau. Cooperation began Sept. 1., 1929." Signed by F. W. Reichelderfer, Chief of Bureau and Charles D. Reed, Direct Supervising Official.
45 00.39.34 Bulletin "Bulletin of the Iowa State Teacher College Extension Division"  Blue construction paper for a cover Volume XIX, Number Three from April, 1919. 00.39.34 (Bulletin) image
46 00.39.35 Bulletin "Bulletin of the Iowa State Teachers College, Extension Division, The Teaching of Citizenship"  Volume XXI, Number Four with a brown construction paper cover from December of 1920. 00.39.35 (Bulletin) image
47 00.39.36 Extinguisher, fire Subglobular glass jar, yellow glass with raised diamond- shaped pattern. Band around neck of jar spells "Diamond" in black letters on red background. Hard-to-read label says something like: "...How to use...Grenade so contents will be scattered into flames." Raised letters "NHS" embossed on 2 opposite raised diamonds. Wire loop for hanging around neck of bottle. Color: YL,RD,BK 00.39.36 (Extinguisher, fire) image
48 00.39.37 Extinguisher, fire Subglobular glass jar, yellow glass with raised diamond-shaped pattern. Band around neck of jar spells "Diamond" in black letters on red background. Hard-to-read label says something like: "...How to Use...Grenade so contents will be scattered into flames." Raised letters "NHS" embossed on 2 opposite raised diamonds. Wire loop for hanging around neck of bottle. Color: yl,br
49 00.39.38 Card, souvenir "Bartlett Hall Public Opening", Dec. 10, 1924. ISTC. Color: ML 00.39.38 (Card, souvenir) image
50 00.39.4 Spoon Spoon, ISNS (Iowa State Normal School).
51 00.39.6A Pin Gold pin from the Iowa State Normal School.
52 00.39.6B Pin Iowa State Normal School Philo Society debate pin.
53 00.7.45 Kit Manufacturing of Cloth Teaching Kit Late 19th century teaching kit showing the production stages of woolen goods. Some elements of the kit are missing and it shows evidence of old bug infestation.
54 00.7.46 Kit, teaching The manufacture of jute. "Exhibit box No. 3". Black box holding jute and other items used in the manufacture of jute.
55 00.7.72 Kit, teaching Exhibit box 26. The manufacture of paper. Color: BR,BK,CL 00.7.72 (Kit, teaching) image
56 3/1/2013 Pin, Lapel Shield shaped. Front is two shades of purple with inscription "UNI Teacher Education" bordering images of a torch, apple and books.
57 3/2/2013 Pin, Lapel Shape of State of Iowa; purple with "UNI" in gold letters and gold star marking the location of Cedar Falls.
58 3/3/2013 Pin, Lapel Brass Flat keychain fob with the UNI crest on the front and "University of Northern Iowa stamped in. Chain is missing
59 3/4/2013 Pin, Lapel Metal backing. Background is white with red through the center. Black image of a T. rex dinosaur in the center. "Volunteers" in black lettering at the top edge and "UNI Museums" in black lettering on the bottom edge. Lettering in white in the center. Color: WH, BL, RD
60 11.11.11.109 Certificate Certificate of Award to Charles Fasoldt.
61 11.11.11.174 Map Black Hawk County; bicentennial historical information.
62 11.11.11.225 Sign "Children under 12 years of age who visit the museum must be accompanied by some responsible person." Part of the old signage in the UNI Museum when located in either Seerley Hall or the Power Plant.
63 11.11.11.231 Sign "Please do not place hands on glass cases or touch material of any kind." ISTC?
64 11.11.11.283 Poster For lecture, "Rape of the Nile."
65 11.11.11.36 Calendar September, October, and November.
66 1965.2.13 Painting Oil painting of President O. R. Latham by Alfred Andersen (painting foreman at College, deceased fall, 1964), 1941. Bronze plaque screwed on bottom of frame: "O. R. Latham, President, Iowa State Teachers College, 1928-1940."
67 1965.2.4 Cord Flag cord for the 80th AAF College Training Detachment at the Iowa State Teachers College.
68 1965.2.5 Cord Flag cord for the 80th AAF College Training Detachment at the Iowa State Teachers College.
69 1965.22 Pin Pennant shaped with stem. Engraved. ISNS class pin from 1880. Color: GD
70 1965.23 Pin "ISNS 1907". Gold, with shield in center and inscription around it. Color: GD
71 1966.13.2 Award World's Columbian Exposition, 1893. Circular, with Columbus engraved on front. Inscription engraved on back "To Iowa State Normal School". In dark blue velvet lined aluminum case. Given to Iowa State Normal School for their "Evidence of excellence, first, in the construction of valuable physical apparatus. 1966.13.2 (Award) image
72 1967.12 Print, photographic Panoramic photo of Iowa State Teachers College May 6, 1921. 1967.12 (Print, photographic) image
73 1967.25 Stole Gold with purple "TC". ISTC. Color: GD,PR 1967.25 (Stole) image
74 1967.32 Plaque Large bronze plaque that reads "Regents Hall/1961/This residence hall for men is named in honor of members of the Iowa State Board of Regents who through the years have given generously of their time and talents to the furtherance of higher education in Iowa". SCI.
75 1967.33 Artwork "In Memorium" This painting is dated after Armistice Day and the background is France. In this painting Peace is the central figure with the Sword of the Allies upon her lap. The Allies are clustered about Peace at the rear and at the left with their flags furled and their attitude that of obedience to order. America is represented on the right with the flag flying and soldiers advancing because America was only temporarily suspending action and is ready to respond to the urgency of war at a moments notice to go on to Berlin. The mother heart of America resists this, trying to detain the soldiers from continuing the war. In the lower right corner the chief sufferers of all wars, The Family, is shown, the little lad assuring his mother of his willingness to defend the family. On the extreme left the Iowa soldiers in action are shown in the conflict, with death mowing them down. The American Soldier was under arms as an enemy to the Central Powers until the Treaty of Peace between Germany and the United States in 1921." Quote comes from 1927 Bulletin of ISTC, The Library (1972.54.2) The artist, Henry de Leftwich Dodge was born in Bedford County, Virginia in 1867 and was taught by his mother to be a painter at an early age. He moved to Paris shorty after his birth and spent his youth living between Paris and Munich. He tutored under Jean-Leon Gerome in the Ecoles des Beaux-Arts and won awards and medals for his work. He stayed in New York for most of his life and created artwork across the country. He died in 1935. In Memorium was the first installed in the new library (Seerley Hall) which opened on May 2, 1911 and was commissioned by the Board just after the end of World War 1. In total, Dodge was commissioned to paint five murals for the Iowa State Teachers College, the first two being 40 feet in length and covering the walls on the end of the room. Dodge was paid $5,000 for the first two murals and took six month to complete these in his New York studio. The University paid an additional 2,000 for shipping to the ISTC campus and they were installed by September of 1920. 1967.33 (Artwork) image
76 1967.34 Artwork "Education" - This painting has three allegorical figures on the portico of the Temple of Knowledge: Knowledge in the center, teaching the world the truth essential to civilization; Fortune at the left, the result of being well educated; Time at the right, the character that is always required in obtaining education and the one who removes from the temple of knowledge the incompetent and heedless. The Mother in the foreground, as the first teacher of the Child, is giving him instruction. The child is the sole object of the efforts of Education. What Education involves is indicated by the Greek Civilization represented by Homer seated with his musical instruments by Fortune; the Roman and the Romance Civilizations represented by Virgil and Dante standing near Time. Law, as an important part of education, is represented by Justinian and Napoleon in the background, and Shakespeare in front of them represents Literature. In the background, and sitting in conference, are representatives of Science, Columbus and the Greek philosophers, deciding the actual present day contribution of science that should be studied by scholars." Quote comes from 1927 Bulletin of ISTC, The Library (1972.54.2). Education was the first installed in the new library (Seerley Hall) which opened on May 2, 1911 and was commissioned by the Board just after the end of World War 1. In total, Dodge was commissioned to paint five murals for the Iowa State Teachers College, the first two being 40 feet in length and covering the walls on the end of the room. Dodge was paid $5,000 for the first two murals and took six month to complete these in his New York studio. The University paid an additional 2,000 for shipping to the ISTC campus and they were installed by September of 1920. 1967.34 (Artwork) image
77 1967.35 Artwork   Series of three panels entitled "Glory and Grandeur of Iowa" that were commissioned by the ISTC Board after the installation of the first two murals in 1920. The board paid William de Leftwich Dodge an additional $10,000 to produce these three panels for the west wall of the reading room. He had them completed by September of 1921 and their cost made up 9% of the total cost of the building.  The three panels are: "Agriculture" This painting represents prehistoric Iowa when life consisted of the American Indian and animal and bird life of that period. In this painting the artist emphasizes the importance and worth of soil as a fundamental basis of future prosperity. The chief allegorical figure of Ceres, the Goddess of Grain, plowing with two white oxen, representing labor and action that will produce a wonderful harvest on this delta soil between the majestic rivers, and where the glacial epochs of many years produced the results that have made agriculture a business that will sustain a happy and successful population. The Indians in the foreground and the birds on the ground and in the air typify what existed before the civilization of the white man came." "Council of Indians"  This painting consists of an exhibition of the peaceful way in which the white man in Iowa superseded the red man. The central figure is an allegorical one representing 'The Great Spirit,' the God of the Indian. This figure is surrounded by the Medicine Men on the platform interpreting the wishes of the Great Spirit that the new civilization should take place in this territory. The uplifted hand hand of the Great Spirit here shown is indicative of approval. The pipe of peace is being smoked by the members of the Council in session while the warriors in the background stand in form to see that the conference is properly conducted. At the left is a chief of the Iowa Indians and behind him a warrior in the posture of peace. Behind is the friendly scuffle of the white and Indian boys. The settlers are garbed in the costumes of 1841 and the whole scene is one of peace and promise. The single squaw in the wigwam is preparing refreshments for the members of the conference after the agreement and ceremonies are completed. "The Commonwealth" This painting indicates the grand procession that civilization organized when the white people came and inaugurated government, law and business. The white horses represent destiny drawing in an elaborate chariot the State as organized personality, her hands holding the lines but not controlling the steeds and Progress holding the torch before the State as an indication of the way to go to secure abounding success. Agriculture is represented by trophies on the chariot, Industry and Mining are represented by the marching hosts in the background, and Action is represented by the whole demonstration. The past is shown by the Indians at the left shading their eyes in order that they may safely look upon the brilliance and grandeur of the great procession." Quotes comes from 1927 Bulletin of ISTC, The Library (1972.54.2) The artist, Henry de Leftwich Dodge was born in Bedford County, Virginia in 1867 and was taught by his mother to be a painter at an early age. He moved to Paris shorty after his birth and spent his youth living between Paris and Munich. He tutored under Jean-Leon Gerome in the Ecoles des Beaux-Arts and won awards and medals for his work. He stayed in New York for most of his life and created artwork across the country. He died in 1935. 1967.35 (Artwork) image
78 1967.4 Nozzle, Hose Fire hose nozzle. Tapered to opening; checkered rings; threaded coupling. a. Base. b. Top.
79 1967.41 Sugar and creamer Sugar and creamer, green custard glass with gold in scalloped grooves of top edge and gold inscription on each: "State Normal, Cedar Falls, Iowa". a. Sugar bowl. b. Creamer. ISNS. Color: GR,GD
80 1967.7 Bell Cast iron bell that was part of the original Iowa's Soldiers' Orphans' Homes built in 1869 and served as the first and only building when the Normal School (Now UNI) opened in 1876. At that time, the named was changed to Central Hall. Records indicate that a foundry man from Waterloo named Trapper cast the bell. The belfry had been removed. by the time the building burned down in 1965 but the bell was still located in the attic, where it had been stored for some time. It fell during the fire and sustained the current damage. An article written on Oct. 1, 1982 states that the Old Central Hall bell was stored on the first floor of the Campanile however records state that it was donated to the UNI Museum in 1967. 1967.7 (Bell) image
81 1969.10.1 Ashtray SCI seal is central design. Color: CL,RD,WH 1969.10.1 (Ashtray) image
82 1969.10.2 Tumbler Eight oz. glass with gold and black design - SCI, labelled sketches of commons, Administration Building, Campanile, Sabin Hall and women's dorm. Color: GD,BK
83 1969.12 Sweatshirt Iowa State Teacher's College, white with red College seal on front 1969.12 (Sweatshirt) image
84 1969.19 Bowl, finger Part of set #69.6.002. Pattern is Oriental by Syracuse. 1969.19 (Bowl, finger) image
85 1969.22.1.1 Cup Plain white; no decoration. Color: WH
86 1969.22.1.10 Plate, place Sterling vitrified China, East Liverpool, Ohio, U. S. A., G-5. White with dark purple ring and silver rim, UNI logo printed in silver. Part of UNI place setting used in the Royal Oak Dining Room at the Maucker Union.
87 1969.22.1.2 Bowl Salad dish. Plain white.
88 1969.22.1.3 Dish, sauce Plain; no decoration. Color: WH
89 1969.22.1.4 Bowl, soup Plain; no decoration. Color: WH
90 1969.22.1.5 Saucer Plain; no decoration.
91 1969.22.1.6 Saucer Plain; no decoration. Color: WH
92 1969.22.1.7 Plate, butter Plain; no decoration. Color: WH
93 1969.22.1.8 Plate, luncheon Plain; no decoration. Color: WH
94 1969.22.1.9 Plate, dinner Plain; no decoration. Color: WH
95 1969.22.2.1 Tumbler Transparent; no decorative design. Color: CL
96 1969.22.2.2 Tumbler Transparent; no decorative design. Color: CL
97 1969.22.2.3 Goblet Transparent; no decorative design. I. Color: CL
98 1969.22.3.1 Knife,dinner UNI symbol on the end of the handle; heavyweight, I.P.R. stainless blade.
99 1969.22.3.2 Knife, steak. UNI symbol on the end of the handle; heavyweight, I.P.R. stainless blade. Plastic sheath over blade.
100 1969.22.3.3 Fork, dinner UNI symbol on the end of the handle; heavyweight.
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