Fifty Years at the Teachers College — July 1, 1926

Page Title Summary
5 Foreword President Seerley's short tribute to Professor Wright.
9 David Sands Wright Professor Aitchison's biography of Professor Wright; photo.
14 The super-diploma Professor Wright is honored with a diploma recognizing his fifty years of service to the College.
21 The State Normal School Professor Wright's assessment of the political background prior to the founding of the school.
24 The Soldiers Orphans Home Professor Wright's assessment of the founding of the Orphans Home.
26 Creation of the Iowa State Normal School Professor Wright's detailed assessment of the efforts which resulted in the founding of the Normal School.
29 The first Board of Directors Biographical sketches of the members of the first board as well as other early officials.
41 First meetings of the Board of Directors The election of the first faculty; establishing rules of operation.
42 Principal J. C. Gilchrist Professor Wright's biography of Principal Gilchrist.
47 The first faculty Biographical sketches of Professors Bartlett and Webster.
52 The home of the State Normal School The appearance of the campus and the building in 1876.
53 The opening day Professor Wright's description of the first day of classes.
55 The school in session
62 The Boarding Department Professor Wright discusses the administration of student boarding in the early years of the Normal School.
64 Religious activities Professor Wright describes the early influence of religion at the Normal School.
68 Beginnings in music Professor Wright's account of music at the Normal School.
70 Drawing and accounts Professor Wright's account of Professor Hull's efforts at the Normal School.
72 Later early instructors Biographical sketches of early members of the Normal School faculty.
74 Literary Societies Professor Wright's account of the founding of the first literary societies.
75 Students' Day Students imitate professors and run the school for a day.
78 "Generals" Professor Wright's account of long student recitations.
81 South Hall (Gilchrist Hall) Description of the construction and facilities of Old Gilchrist Hall.
89 The state examinations Professor Wright's account of the visits of the State Examining Board to the Normal School.
93 Courses of study Description of the early curriculum and the early graduates of the Normal School.
97 Alumni Notes on early alumni who achieved prominence.
98 The June Commencement of 1886 Homer H. Seerley is elected in place of Principal Gilchrist.
101 The Principal-Elect Professor Wright's biography of Homer Seerley.
109 Beginning of the Seerley administration Professor Wright's account of the early, difficult days.
111 Administrative changes Principal Seerley does away with entrance examinations for high school graduates; State Superintendent added to Board.
116 The catalogs Changes in curriculum and procedures under Principal Seerley.
117 First Commencement Principal Seerley makes his first public address.
118 Albert Loughridge Biographical sketch of Professor Loughridge.
123 Page and Parish Biographical sketches of Professors Leonard W. Parish and Abbott C. Page.
128 Melvin F. Arey Biographical sketch of Professor Arey.
129 Growth and expansion Description of the steady growth in enrollment and the ways in which the Normal School met the needs of the state; growth of the campus and its facilities.
138 Movements for additional state normal schools Overcrowded conditions at the Normal School lead to a dilemma: should the state start more schools or build another building at Cedar Falls?
144 The Auditorium Building Multiple smaller buildings are rejected in favor of one large building; cornerstone laid November 13, 1900; description of facilities; dedicated January 20, 1902; building marks beginning of new growth.
148 Boards of management The three state schools come under one board; tributes to members of Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.
150 Library and museum Brief history of early library facilities; description of new Library Building, now Seerley Hall, including portraits and the mural.
158 Religious enterprises Detailed account of campus religious organizations and practices during the first fifty years; the religious education curriculum
176 Military training History of the Student Battalion and military training on campus from 1892 through 1903; athletics rise after death of Major Dinwiddie.
179 Literary societies Quick sketch of literary societies including their origins and yells.
183 Commencement week Sketch of a typical commencement round of activities.
186 School periodicals Brief history and description of the newspapers, the yearbook, and the alumni letter.
191 School songs and yells Brief history of songs and yells.
193 Departments Brief history of Instructional department organization.
197 Training School Brief history of the model, or training school.
201 The English department Brief history of the department, including debate and oratory.
202 The Musical Department Brief history of the department, including its outstanding personalities.
205 The Summer School Brief history of summer session, which began in 1896.
208 The change of name Rationale for changing name from Normal School to Teachers College.
211 The Whipple Bill State schools united under Board of Education governance.
212 State Board of Education The Governor appoints the first members.
213 Societies Professor Wright surveys the founding and history of many campus organizations.
222 Dean of Women Establishment of the office; duties of Marion McFarland Walker; selection of Mr. Reed as Dean of Men..
223 Chapel talks Description of the program; examples of good speakers who have appeared.
229 School extension Brief history of Extension Service.
232 The rural school problem History of efforts by the college to improve rural education.
238 The Iowa Club History of the Iowa Club, a group of students who were enrolled in the rural education course.
241 The ISTC and the STA History of the relationship between the College and the State Teachers Association; biographical sketches of college faculty who have been leaders.
249 Period of restored prosperity Brief statement on college facilities in 1926.
252 Personal and character sketches Allegories by Professor Wright.

 

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