UNI History

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

Displaying 301 - 400 of 2368
Cat. # Name Description
301 1980.24.51 Saucer UNI. White china, alternating green and brown border design (Captain's Table by Syracuse); base stamped, "SYRACUSE CHINA, 51-1 SYRALITE, U.S.A." Color: WH,GR,BR 1980.24.51 (Saucer) image
302 1980.24.52 Cup, coffee UNI. White china, alternating green and brown border design; base stamped, "SYRACUSE CHINA, 5-I SYRALITE, U.S.A." Color: WH,GR,BR 1980.24.52 (Cup, coffee) image
303 1980.24.53 Bowl, soup UNI. White china, alternating green and brown border design (Captain's Table by Syracuse); tapered design; base stamped, "SYRACUSE CHINA, 5-1 SYRALITE, U.S.A." Color: WH,GR,BR 1980.24.53 (Bowl, soup) image
304 1980.24.54 Dish, dessert UNI. White china, alternating green and brown border design (Captain's Table by Syracuse); tapered design; base stamped, "SYRACUSE CHINA, 6-F SYRALITE, U.S.A.", Color: WH,GR,BR 1980.24.54 (Dish, dessert) image
305 1980.24.6 Plate, luncheon White china, decorative red floral pattern (discontinued pattern Spring by Syracuse) at center and border; scalloped edge; base stamped, " SYRACUSE--China, 97-1, U. S. A.". Color: WH,RD 1980.24.6 (Plate, luncheon) image
306 1980.24.8 Plate, butter White china, decorative red floral pattern (discontinued pattern Spring by Syracuse) at center and border; scalloped edge; base stamped, "SYRACUSE China, 96-A, U. S. A.". Color: WH,RD 1980.24.8 (Plate, butter) image
307 1980.24.9 Saucer White china, decorative red floral pattern (discontinued pattern Spring by Syracuse) at center and border; scalloped edge; base stamped, "SYRACUSE China, 91-K, U. S. A.". Color: WH,RD 1980.24.9 (Saucer) image
308 1980.25.12 Print, photographic ISNS Central Hall, on decorative black cardboard mat. Color: BK,WH 1980.25.12 (Print, photographic) image
309 1980.25.18 Certificate, achievement ISNS. Paper entitled, "IOWA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, CEDAR FALLS, IOWA. Certificate from Physical Culture Department", presented to, "Hilma Peterson", signed by departmental instructor and Homer H. Seerley President of ISNS; dated June 12, 1901. Color: BK,WH
310 1980.25.5 Diploma "Iowa State Normal School"; granting Hilma Peterson a "Bachelor of Didactics" degree; signed by ISNS President Homer H. Seerley and other distinguished ISNS faculty members; dated, "June 12, 1901"; ISNS logo embossed gold foil seal in lower left corner. Color: WH,BK
311 1980.25.7 Certificate "Iowa State Normal School, Training School Department. Certificate for Practice in Teaching"; granted to "Hilma Peterson"; includes record of exprerience; signed "Wilbur H. Bender", and "Homer H. Seerley"; ISNS logo embossed orange paper seal in lower left corner. Color: WH,OR
312 1980.25.8 Certificate, achievement ISNS Certificate of Scholarship at Graduation; awarded to "Hilma Peterson"; dated, "June 12, 1901"; listing eompleted course of study (similar to a report card); signed, "Homer H. Seerley".
313 1980.25.9 Print, photographic ISNS east campus; black and white photo on gray cardboard mat; reverse stamped, "Compliments of Veatch...Our Rooms are Pleasant and at Your Service. Our Specialty is making photos that please. Second floor, 312 Main St."; penciled on edge, "H.L.P. Sept. 14, 1899". Color: BK,WH 1980.25.9 (Print, photographic) image
314 1980.30.22 T-shirt Commemorative; 1978 UNI Muscular dystrophy association danceathon (Dance For those who Can't); light blue 100% cotton material; front stamped with picture of yellow sun rays above palm tree, "a place in the sun", dance for those who can't"; reverse stamped with picture of UNI Dome, "University of Northern Iowa, home of the dome". Color: BL,YL 1980.30.22 (T-shirt) image
315 1980.32.1 Sweater ISTC lettersweater, circa 1933; heavy gold knitted wool; button front, brown plastic buttons; waist pockets; tan leather elbow patches sewn on both sleeves; double (2) 1/2" purple bands on upper left sleeve (denotes three (3) earned school letters); large 8 " x 4 3/4" purple letter, "I", patch insignia sewn on left breast; large tear above right sleeve cuff, a few stains on front.Size: medium. Letters earned playing basketball 1932 & 1933; 1932 was the first year the the "I" insignia was issued; previously only the letters "TC" were used. 1980.32.1 (Sweater) image
316 1980.32.2 Sweater ISTC lettersweater, circa 1933; heavy gold knitted wool; pull-over type, "V" neck style; without pockets; dark blue leather elbow patches sewn on both sleeves; triple (3) 1/2" purple bands on upper left sleeve (denotes three (3) earned school letters); large 8 1/4" x 5" purple letter, "I", patch insignia on center chest. Letters earned playing basketball 1932 & 1933. 1980.32.2 (Sweater) image
317 1980.37 Blanket ISTC wool blanket, type issued to students; salmon color; pink band near top and bottom edge; center of bands inscribed, "IOWA STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE"; satin band border at top and bottom edge; embroidered cloth maker's label on lower back, "Genuine Esmond Blanket". Color: APK
318 1980.38.6 Lighter Butane gas type; metal cap with rotating wheel and flint mechanism, sides embossed, "Gas Lite", with flame logo; white plastic body, face inscribed, "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA", UNI panther logo; clear plastic base marked, "Gas Lite, M'BORO, TN-37130, MADE IN USA".
319 1980.4 Compact ISTC. Brass metal construction; double compartment, containing two mirrors, two powder puffs, two powder trays; purple colored lid, gold lettering and logo, "Iowa State Teachers College"; push pin front latch, hinged back. A. Compact, double compartments, trays and mirrors. B. Powder puff; cotton cloth pad; labeled "ARABAY"; C. Powder puff; same as 80.004b. Color: PR,GD 1980.4 (Compact) image
320 1980.42.4 Binder, ring Cardboard, with imitation leather grain; steel rings. Brown with gold ISTC emblem impressed on front cover. Inside covers are beige patterns on whitish yellow background. Patterns are square mosaics with floral designs and company emblem in center. Round company emblem "Record Keeping Essentials" in outer circle, "WJ" at center. Emblem on front has a shield with "Lux" diagonally across it and an Aladdin type lamp rests on top of shield. Laurel bead wreath encompasses shield, all of which is surrounded by a circle of dots. "Iowa State Teachers College" encircles the circle of dots, centered from the top of the emblem; a star flanked by two small diamonds is at the bottom of this outer circle, all of which is surrounded by a rope circle and finally a floral-like border. Color: BR,GD
321 1980.44.2 Print, Photographic Black and white high gloss panoramic view of Bartlett Hall; subject illustrates entire building and numerous students on lawn; left side of photo inscribed "Photo by Hebard-Showers Co. Des Moines, Ia Nov. 14, 1924"; lower center section labeled, "Bartlett Hall"; right side photo inscribed, "Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls, Iowa"; heavy stock paper; split at far left side. ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1980.44.2 (Print, Photographic) image
322 1980.49.1 Goblet UNI goblet or mug; clear glass, pedestal base; oval pattern designs in sides of goblet and base of pedestal; purple lettered inscription on side, "PANTHER PUSHER, Push the Panthers to a Championship in '78". From UNI Commons. Color: CL,PR
323 1980.6.1 Plate, commemorative Painted face and tassel design in relief on bottom face; gold leaf trim on raised edges; scalloped top edge; color drawing of ISNS campus (picturing Auditorium Building and cannons), picture entitled, "Iowa State Normal School Cedar Falls, Iowa"; back of plate stamped, "Made In Germany".
324 1980.6.2 Mug, commemorative Heavy white ceramic stein; large handle; 1/8" gold leaf trim on top edge, 1/4" gold leaf trim on bottom edge, gold leaf trim on center handle; purple and gold SCI logo on face of mug stamped, "State College of Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa, 1876"; rear of mug hand painted, "Aylor, George"; base engraved, "Made in USA". Color: WH
325 1980.6.3 Mug, commemorative Coffee mug style; heavy white ceramic; loop handle; UNI logo on side; base engraved, "VICTOR". Color: WH
326 1980.6.4 Mug, commemorative UNI and Maucker Student Union; coffee mug type; white milk glass handle; knurled base; front purple painted logo "UNI, University of Northern Iowa"; rear purple painted logo, "---, Maucker Union"; base embossed, "ANCHOR HOCKING, Fire King OVEN PROOF 35 MADE IN USA". Color: WH
327 1980.6.5 Tumbler, commemorative Commemorating University of Northern Iowa football team; water glass in shape of football, clear glass; pebbled exterior finish; front purple stamped logo, "UNI, panther's head design, "PANTHERS"; rear embossed with football lacing and air hole design. Color: CL
328 1981.10 Photograph, Panoramic ISTC (panoramic view) black and white, dated November 2, 1915. Photo by Hebard-Showers Co., Des Moines, Iowa. View of students and faculty holding banners lableled "Freshmen", "Juniors" and "BA". 1981.10 (Photograph, Panoramic) image
329 1981.15 Medal ISNS sterling silver owa, June 14, 1899", white Color: SL OBJECT DOES NOT MATCH DESCRIPTION ABOVE. 4/6/15. ISNS Silver plate Hammer Throw medal. 1904.
330 1981.16 Print, photographic ISNS faculty photograph, black and white, "IOWA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL OF 1894-5"; Includes a view of campus and a photograph of the following people: D. S. Wright, H. H. Seerley, M. W. Bartlett, A. Loughridge, Emma M. Ridley, Anna E. McGovern, A. C. Page, L. W. Parish, M. F. Arey, Alice C. King, Marion McFarland, Nellie B. Wallbank, C. A. Frederick, Julia E. Curtiss, Nellie F. Anderson, Rob T. Fullerton, Mary E. Simmons, Etta Suplee, and E. G. Copeland. Photograph taken by Veatch and Bull, 312 Main Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Color: BK,WH 1981.16 (Print, photographic) image
331 1981.20.3 Print, photographic ISTC. Photograph and gymnasium fee card pasted to black construction paper. Photograph is of eight (8) women sitting on steps outside a house, upper right hand corner is torn. Other side is a "Student's card Gymnasium-Springterm 1918 Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Received of Amanda E. Rummells One Dollar and fifty Cents. Gymnasium Fee. No. 4", Number 402 is written on in pencil, stamped "Paid Iowa State Teachers College". Color: BK,WH 1981.20.3 (Print, photographic) image
332 1981.4 Flag Bicentennial flag ( 1776-1976), pole and stand set;a. Flag, Bennington style; thirteen alternating red & white stripes; dark blue field, with thirteen white stars encompassing the numeral "76"; band marked "MARTIN'S FLAG COMPANY FORT DODGE, IOWA, BULLDOG 100% COTTON BUNTING, DETTRA FLAG PRODUCTS" two (2) brass grommets in corner. b. Flag staff, upper section; hardwood pole, with brass screw coupling; removable top spike. c. Flag staff, lower section; hardwood pole, with brass screw coupling. d. Top spike; gold painted hardwood, bevelled point. e. stand; sheet brass covered cast iron disc; base embossed, "DETTRA FLAG CO., INC., SK" extremely heavy. Color: RD,WH,BL
333 1981.7 Diploma ISNS. "Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 14, 1899", white parchment-like paper, black ink print, "Be it known that Stella Robinson is by the authority of the Board of Trustees of the Iowa State Normal School hereby granted the degree Bachelor of Didactics, as evidence that the prescribed course of study and training has been completed with credit and with honor". Diploma signed by the entire ISNS faculty, Board of Trustees, and Homer H. Seerley, President. Color: WH,BK
334 1983.17 Tray, ceremonial ISNS. With panoramic view labelled "Iowa State Normal School, Cedar Falls, Ia. 1983.17 (Tray, ceremonial) image
335 1984.6.308 Hood Black and gold acadmic hood from Iowa State University.
336 1984.6.59 Pin, literary society ISNS 1899 ; Omega shape. Color: BZ
337 1984.6.61 Pin ISNS 93-03. Color: BZ
338 1985.15.1A Car, Drivotrainer Used in driver education at ISTC. 1985.15.1A (Car, Drivotrainer) image
339 1985.15.1B Mirror Side car mirror to the drivotrainer 
340 1985.15.1C Mirror Long black mirror that was a part of the UNI drivotrainer car.
341 1985.17 Diploma ISTC. Of Gladys Beavers, dated June 3, 1919, "Teacher of Public School Music" - stepmother of Robert and Burton Corning; their father's second wife. Color: WH,BK
342 1985.6 Box, Electric Wooden with asbestos lining.
343 1985.8.4 Extinguisher Phister No. 3 Fire extinguisher with 3 1/2 gallon cannister of carbon tetrachloride (empty). Cannister is attached to a metal carrier, with fabric straps attaching from the carrier to the front of the cannister that hold the rubber hose. Manufactored by The Phister MFG Co. in Cinncinnati, Ohio. US Patents 1794982 and 1918930.
344 1985.8.5 Number, room Brass oval with black number. a - qq. a. (78) Brass nails. b. 139A; c. 113 A; d. 141 A; e. 228 A; f. 234 A; g. 122 A; h. 117 A; i. 20 A; j. 142 A; k. 243 A; l. 143 A; m. 229 A; n. 104 A; o. 242 A; p. 140 A; q. 102 a; r. 41 A; s. 33 A; t. 39 A; u. 37 A; v. 215 A; w. 219 A; x 201 A; y. 241 A; z. 240 A; aa. 42 A; bb. 230 A; cc. 239 A; dd. 236 A; ee. 208 A; ff. 207 A; gg. 204 A; hh. 144 A; ii. 238 A; jj. 130 A; kk. 221 a; ll. 237 a; mm. 202 a; nn. 226 a; oo. 19 A; pp. 203 A; qq. 131 A. Color: GD,BK
345 1986.2.1 Meter, decibel Scale from infinity to +6. Color: BK
346 1986.2.10 Microphone Two parts. a. Microphone on swivel mount and b. cord, rubberized.
347 1986.2.11 Bulb, light Screw mount. Tip broken. Color: CL
348 1986.2.12 Bulb, light Screw mount with aluminum foil inside glass. Color: CL
349 1986.2.13 Projector part Graphite rod.
350 1986.2.14 Projector part Cylindrical shaft of Carbon, narrowing towards front end. Narrow, pointed end is rough with flattened point. Back end is flat and does not narrow. Faded yellow/green logo "National Projector" "Trademark" "Made in USA" and "Registered". Color: BK
351 1986.2.2 Voltmeter Two parts. a. Weston's Direct Reading Volt-meter, #18948; mounted on wooden base. b. Box; wood with paper inside top.
352 1986.2.3 Breaker, circuit With attaching bolt & nuts & 4 catches used with switch. Color: BS,BK
353 1986.2.4 Breaker, circuit With attaching bolt & nuts & 4 catches used with switch. Color: BR,BK
354 1986.2.5 Clock Electric clock donated by the UNI Electric Shop. It is assumed this came from a piece of equipment on campus but true history is unknown.
355 1986.2.6 Microphone With attached cord. Color: GR
356 1986.2.7 Key, telegraph Two coils mounted on wood; 4 connectors.
357 1986.2.8 Heater Screws into a light socket. Coiled wire over ceramic cone. Color: WH,BK
358 1986.2.9 Ball Mill Hollow ball; formerly used by physical plant, UNI.
359 1987.29.2 Flag UNI banner. From late 1960s. Flown over Latham Field.
360 1987.7.13 Button, Homecoming "UNI Homecoming '70"; White panther over purple lettering. Color: WH,YL,PR 1987.7.13 (Button, Homecoming) image
361 1987.7.27 Button, Homecoming "Cruisin' with the Cat - UNI Homecoming 1986". Black panther in purple convertible with yellow fuzzy dice hanging from rearview mirror. Color: BK,WH 1987.7.27 (Button, Homecoming) image
362 1988.18 Print, Photographic Panoramic image of ISTC graduation, June 29, 1913. 1988.18 (Print, Photographic) image
363 1988.31.1 Pin Cliosophic Literary Society (C.L. I. O.), ISTC.
364 1988.33.98 Diploma "Diploma, CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION", dated the 22nd day of July 1917. Awarded to Julius Funnemark for graduating from a Bible instruction course at the Scandinavian Congressional Church in Wesley, IA (Kossuth County). Color: WH,BK
365 1988.35.10 Racket, paddleball None
366 1988.35.11 Horn String attached for a handle.
367 1988.35.19 Plaque Painted seal for the State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls. Bottom is signed " '52 - Fish Sign Service"
368 1988.35.22 Print, photographic A. D. Dickinson, 1925 - 1963.
369 1988.35.23 Print, photographic Baseball, ISNS. 1988.35.23 (Print, photographic) image
370 1988.35.24 Print, photographic 1910 Baseball Team, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.24 (Print, photographic) image
371 1988.35.25 Print, photographic 1911 Baseball Team, ISTC. 1988.35.25 (Print, photographic) image
372 1988.35.26 Print, photographic Baseball, ISTC.
373 1988.35.27 Print, photographic Baseball, ISTC.
374 1988.35.28 Print, photographic Baseball, ISTC.
375 1988.35.29 Print, photographic 1915 Baseball, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.29 (Print, photographic) image
376 1988.35.30 Print, photographic 1916 Baseball Team, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.30 (Print, photographic) image
377 1988.35.31 Print, photographic Baseball, ISTC. 1988.35.31 (Print, photographic) image
378 1988.35.32 Print, photographic 1922 Baseball Team, ISTC. 1988.35.32 (Print, photographic) image
379 1988.35.33 Print, photographic Baseball, Iowa Conference Champions, ISTC. 1988.35.33 (Print, photographic) image
380 1988.35.34 Print, photographic Baseball, Iowa Conference 1928 champions, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.34 (Print, photographic) image
381 1988.35.35 Print, photographic 1929 Iowa Teachers Baseball, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.35 (Print, photographic) image
382 1988.35.36 Print, photographic Baseball team, Iowa Conference Champions, ISTC. 1988.35.36 (Print, photographic) image
383 1988.35.37 Print, photographic 1932 Baseball Team, ISTC. 1988.35.37 (Print, photographic) image
384 1988.35.38 Print, photographic Football team, ISNS.
385 1988.35.39 Print, photographic Football, ISNS.
386 1988.35.40 Print, photographic Football, Freshmen, I. S. T. C. 1910.
387 1988.35.41 Print, photographic Football, ISTC, 1913.
388 1988.35.42 Print, photographic Football, ISTC, 1915.
389 1988.35.43 Print, photographic Football, ISTC, 1917. Coach Perrine, Record 2-5. Left to right: "Top row: Monfred Kindt, Verle Reed, Jorgensen, Gerold Wise, J.O. Perrine, Coach, Schwultz, Otis McCreery Lawrence Putney, Warrick. Middle- Green, Russ Dickinson, Ferris, Nelson Hersey, Bentrude, John Winn, Front- Ulrich, Snyder, Glen Cowdn, Captain Jimmie James, Barry, Hemphill, Sheldon 1988.35.43 (Print, photographic) image
390 1988.35.44 Print, photographic Football, Conference Champions, ISTC, 1927. 1988.35.44 (Print, photographic) image
391 1988.35.45 Print, photographic Football, Iowa Conference Champions, ISTC, 1928. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.45 (Print, photographic) image
392 1988.35.46 Print, photographic Football, ISTC, 1931. "1931 Football Team Coach Whitfield, Record 3-5 The Panthers are sporting the 1929 style helmet seen above" typed on card included. 1988.35.46 (Print, photographic) image
393 1988.35.47 Print, photographic 1932 Football, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.47 (Print, photographic) image
394 1988.35.48 Print, photographic Football, ISTC. 1988.35.48 (Print, photographic) image
395 1988.35.49 Print, photographic 1934 Football team, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.49 (Print, photographic) image
396 1988.35.50 Print, photographic Football, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.50 (Print, photographic) image
397 1988.35.51 Print, photographic Football team, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.51 (Print, photographic) image
398 1988.35.52 Print, photographic Football, ISTC. 1988.35.52 (Print, photographic) image
399 1988.35.53 Print, photographic Football, ISTC. Color: BK,WH 1988.35.53 (Print, photographic) image
400 1988.35.54 Print, photographic Football team, ISTC. 1988.35.54 (Print, photographic) image
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