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Original 1916–1917 Iowa State College Handbook, published by the Young Men’s Christian Association in Ames, Iowa.
A wonderful piece of early Iowa State and Ames history, this small pocket handbook was created for students and contains campus information, college customs and traditions, student organizations, athletic records, physical training information, religious activities, a “Where’s Where at Ames” directory, and period advertisements for local Ames businesses.
The handbook includes a 1916–1917 calendar and features Raymond A. Pearson, President of Iowa State College.
Of particular interest are the period local advertisements, including The Tilden Store / Tilden Mfg. Co. and other Ames businesses.
Black flexible textured cover with gold lettering reading:
IOWA
STATE COLLEGE
HANDBOOK
Condition: Antique pre-owned condition with substantial age-related wear. Cover shows rubbing and edge wear. Interior pages show toning, staining/soiling and wear. There is notable deterioration and paper loss at the lower portion of the inside front cover/front matter, as photographed. Please review all photos carefully for condition. Sold as an original historical/collectible item.
A scarce early piece of Iowa State College / Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa and collegiate ephemera, dating to the 1916–1917 academic year.
