Marshall Center Schoolhouse

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1	One-room schoolhouse history lesson Northern Iowan 114:2, p.4	08/28/2017	Friends of the UNI Museum hosed a lesson on a one-room schoolhouse as a part of their Speakers Series. The guest speaker, Marilyn Meyer, discussed her research into Iowa's one room schoolhouses. The event took place at UNI's Marshall Center Schoolhouse; photo.
2	UNI Museum building closing Northern Iowan 108:45, p.1	03/27/2012	The artifacts, presently housed in the UNI Museum, will be dispersed across campus and the community after June 30. This will make it more difficult to see the collection in its entirety; photo.
3	UNI Museums to host annual old-fashioned schoolhouse Christmas. Public Relations News Release 2010:149, p.1	11/18/2010	The evening will focus on how Christmas was celebrated in the 1940s and will include caroling, homemade crafts, costumed interpretations and story time. Museum staff will recreate an old-fashioned one-room schoolhouse celebration.
4	UNI to hold 'Be Your Own Boss: Youth Entrepreneur Camp' for fifth and sixth graders Public Relations News Release 2009:480, p.1	06/10/2010	"Students will learn the process of business evaluation and creation which will benefit them now and in the future," said Katherine Cota-Uyar, associate director of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
5	UNI Museums part of regional Emmy Award-winning documentary Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.18	04/01/2010	Sue Grosboll assisted in production of "Iowa's One-Room Schoolhouses", which won a regional Emmy Award; photo.
6	UNI Museums celebrate Marshall School Center History Public Relations News Release 2009:298, p.1	02/25/2010	The new program series is called "Saturdays at the Schoolhouse." Through hands-on activities, participants will learn how the Roosevelts helped Americans get back to work and discover how children in Iowa lived during the 1930s.
7	UNI Museums celebrates Marshall Center School's history Public Relations News Release 2009:264, p.1	02/10/2010	A new program series, "Saturdays at the Schoolhouse," will feature Steve Sage, a former student at Bennington No. 4, a rural Black Hawl County one-room school. Sage will share his experiences.
8	UNI Museum brings Marshall Center School to life Public Relations News Release 2009:245, p.1	01/28/2010	The Museum has started a new program series, "Saturdays at the Schoolhouse." The first event, "Candy, Movies & Fune" will be at the Marshall Center School, where visitors will watch a screening of Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
9	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 106:26, p.2	12/08/2009	Scenes from an old-fashioned Christmas at the Marshall one-room school house and horse and trolley ride around campus; photo.
10	UNI Museums to host annual Old-Fashioned Schoolhouse Christmas Public Relations News Release 2009:181, p.1	11/24/2009	The evening, at the Marshall Center School, will focus on Christmas in the 1930s and will include caroling, homemade crafts, costumed interpretations, story time and a greeting from Santa Claus.
11	The man in the big red suit Northern Iowan 105:26, p.7	12/09/2008	Myra Boots tells the story of Santa Claus.
12	Welcome families! Northern Iowan 105:6, p.1	09/19/2008	Schedule of events for Family Weekend; photo.
13	UNI Museums to host annual holiday event Public Relations News Release 2007:309, p.1	11/27/2007	The UNI Museums will be hosting "An Old-Fashioned Schoolhouse Christmas" December 6.
14	Author to speak at UNI Museums' one-room schoolhouse Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/29/2006	The University Museums will host Mark Dewalt, author of "Amish Education in the U.S. and Canada," Sunday, October 8 at the Marshall Center School.
15	Friday, June 9 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	06/05/2006	'Chasing Your Own Tale with Geneology' will take place in the Marshall Center School.
16	May Day Ice Cream Social Northern Iowan 101:54, p.2	04/26/2005	Hosted by the UNI Museums will occur May 1st at the Marshall Center School.
17	Thursday, Dec. 2 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/29/2004	Marshall Center School will show "Cherished Memories: Christmas Traditions at the Schoolhouse"; "Celebrate the Seasons" will discuss holiday traditions around the world.
18	Family Weekend an opportunity to show off UNI Northern Iowan 101:5, p.5	09/14/2004	Description of events planned for Family Weekend.
19	Marshall Center more than just a schoolhouse; school serves UNI community with it's history and authenticity Northern Iowan 99:56, p.7	06/13/2003	Restored schoolhouse offers glimpse of former teaching days to future teachers.
20	Cocoa and Carols Northern Iowan 97:25, p.5	11/21/2000	Held at the Marshall Center School.
21	Marshall Center School to get dressed up Northern Iowa Today 84:2, p.18	07/01/2000	The Marshall Center School receives a grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa to assist in authentic interpretation.
22	Marshall Center School to get dressed up Campus News Network 84:2, p.4	06/12/2000	The UNI Museum received a grant from the Country School Grant Program at the State Historical Society of Iowa; photo.
23	UNI Museum receives grant for schoolhouse Northern Iowan 96:56, p.3	06/09/2000	The State Historical Society awarded the UNI Museum a $4500 grant from the Country School Grant Program.
24	Cocoa and Carols at UNI Marshall School Northern Iowan 96:26, p.2	12/03/1999	Annual program will be held on December 12.
25	UNI Museum gives kids glance into past Northern Iowan 95:61, p.6	07/23/1999	UNI Museum will sponsor "School's Out" program in Marshall Center One Room School July 26-30. Students in grades 1-6 can participate.
26	One-room schoolhouse helps students discover the past Northern Iowan 95:59, p.3	07/09/1999	UNI graduates Jill Hartliep and Tiffany Smith taught children about history at the Marshall Center One-Room School Wednesday; photo.
27	One-room schools topic of confab Northern Iowan 95:10, p.4	10/02/1998	Conference on keeping one-room schoolhouses alive will take place today at the CEEE; photo.
28	Blast to the past: UNI Museum features one-room schoolhouses of early Iowa Northern Iowan 92:45, p.8	03/29/1996	Museum exhibit "Chalk Dust, Erasers, and Recess" opens; photo.
29	Schoolhouse rock; best little schoolhouse in Iowa rests on UNI's campus--who knew? Northern Iowan 92:36, p.7	02/16/1996	Brief history; excerpts from lecture on teaching in early part of twentieth century.
30	American Heart Association and University of Northern Iowa's CANO-P to sponsor "From the Heart" event Public Relations News Release 1995:186, p.1	01/24/1996	A family event combining health awareness and fun will be held at UNI.
31	One-room schoolhouse offers unique educational experience Northern Iowan 91:17, p.17	10/21/1994	Open house scheduled; photo.
32	The University of Northern Iowa prepares for Parents' Weekend, October 21-23 Public Relations News Release 1994:109, p.1	10/17/1994	Activities for Parents' Weekend at UNI are announced.
33	Assignment UNI Public Relations News Release 0:558, p.1	05/09/1994	Weekly sampling of events and activities at UNI.
34	University of Northern Iowa's Cultural and Natural Outreach Program to sponsor "Flashback" Public Relations News Release 0:434, p.1	03/21/1994	A dance, music, and fashion revival of the '60s and '70s will be held at Electric Park. The revival is sponsored by CANO-P.
35	University of Northern Iowa graduate chronicles 37 years of teaching experiences Public Relations News Release 1993:207, p.1	11/16/1993	Margaret Di Paul will return to UNI for a signing of her book, "The Chalk Dust Report".
36	Assignment UNI Public Relations News Release 1992:732, p.1	06/28/1993	Activities at UNI for the week of June 28 are listed.
37	Assignment UNI Public Relations News Release 1992:723, p.1	06/21/1993	Activities listed for week of June 20 at UNI.
38	Assignment UNI Public Relations News Release 1992:610, p.1	05/03/1993	Activities scheduled for May 6-9 at UNI.
39	University of Northern Iowa sponsors the "Tour of Hearts and Flowers" Public Relations News Release 1992:337, p.1	02/08/1993	Valentine's Day "Hearts and Flowers Tour" to include the University Museum, the Marshall Center One-room School, the Biology Greenhouse, and the Gallery of Art.
40	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1992:127, p.1	10/15/1992	Marshall Center One-Room School to host a wedding.
41	"Golden Class" celebrates with special reunion events on campus Public Relations News Release 1991:650, p.1	05/18/1992	60 class members from the Class of 1942 celebrated during commencement weekend. Attendees listed.
42	University of Northern Iowa's cultural and natural outreach program (CANO-P) schedules fundraiser for Sunday (May 3) Public Relations News Release 1991:605, p.1	04/29/1992	Cultural and Natural Outreach Program encompasses the University Museum, Marshall Center One-room School, Biology Greenhouse and Biological Preserves. Fund raiser will be May 3.
43	Media advisory Public Relations News Release 1991:419, p.1	02/20/1992	Fourth grade students from New Hartford to spend time at the Marshall Center one-room school, dressed in costume.
44	University of Northern Iowa's Kappa Delta Pi initiates 72 members Public Relations News Release 1991:391, p.1	02/12/1992	New members of Kappa Delta Pi are announced. New members listed.
45	One-room schoolhouse still in use on UNI campus Northern Iowan 88:12, p.9	10/11/1991	Description of program.
46	Gilchrist endowment helps preserve one-room school heritage Northern Iowa Today 19:1, p.9	03/01/1991	Endowment in honor of Fred C. Gilchrist, Jr., grandson of James C. Gilchrist.
47	Joint open houses featured on campus for Homecoming Sunday Northern Iowan 87:8, p.11	09/28/1990	UNI Museum, Marshall Center School, Biological Greenhouse/Preserves, and UNI Observatory will hold joint open houses called "An Autumn Gathering".
48	" An autumn gathering" to feature open house for Homecoming Sunday October 7) at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:77, p.1	09/26/1990	Campus organizations promoting history and nature will hold open house.
49	$10,000 gift for UNI; Gilchrist endowment established Northern Iowan 87:2, p.6	09/07/1990	Open endowment gift by family of Fred C. Gilchrist, Jr., will fund a student position at the Marshall Center One Room School on campus.
50	Marshall School plans holiday celebration Northern Iowan 86:28, p.8	12/12/1989	Doug Piehl talks about the program at the one-room school.
51	Retired professor reenacts school day as it was in 1908 Northern Iowan 86:14, p.8	10/20/1989	Professor Dreier will play the teacher in a one room school.
52	Marshall center school to hold re-enactment during homecoming. Public Relations News Release 1989:178, p.1	10/19/1989	The school will stage a re-enactment from the early 1900s. Doug Piehl says "Everyone will be in period dress and will act out the school day. We encourage everyone to walk through on his or her way from the parade to the game.
53	University of Northern Iowa Marshall center school to have new open hours. Public Relations News Release 1989:137, p.1	10/05/1989	The Marshall Center School will now be open to the public Sundays starting Oct. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.
54	Back to school tea. Public Relations News Release 1989:47, p.1	08/29/1989	Ethel Flora Swanson attended a "Back to School Tea" for retired school teachers who graduated from the University of Northern Iowa (formerly Iowa State Teachers College.)
55	Back to school tea. Public Relations News Release 1989:47, p.1	08/29/1989	Forty alumni of UNI attended the tea, which was held in the UNI Education Center. Pauline Lindeman Lewman, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1938. Thomas Switzer, welcomed the group, and a tour of the Marshall Center School was conducted.
56	University of Northern Iowa to host back to school tea for retired teachers Aug. 29. Public Relations News Release 1989:2, p.1	08/22/1989	Thomas Switzer will welcome guests. They will then hear a history of the UNI Marshall Center School. A tour of the schoolhouse will follow for interested guests.
57	8th grade graduations -- apart of Iowa's educational past. Public Relations News Release 1988:493, p.1	05/29/1989	During the days of the one-room schoolhouse, 8th grade graduation ceremonies were common. Kathy Oakland, says it was typical for eighth graders to end their studies at that level, sine they were often needed on their family's farm.
58	Old fashioned eighth grade commencement at Price Lab May 22. Public Relations News Release 1988:480, p.1	05/18/1989	Kathy Oakland will portray the "Country School Teacher" at a unique eighth grade commencement ceremony Monday evening at the Marshall Center School. Price Lab eighth graders will receive "diplomas" and report cards from the "County Superintendent."
59	Old-fashioned eighth grade graduation to be held at Northern Iowa's one-room school. Public Relations News Release 1988:480, p.1	05/18/1989	Class member will wear clothes reminiscent of those worn near the turn of the century. Students presenting various oral projects will be stationed around the outside of the school, and repeat their presentations several times between 7 and 7:45 p.m.
60	Northern Iowa's Marshall center school house open for visitors May 13, 21. Public Relations News Release 1988:466, p.1	05/08/1989	The 109 year old Marshall Center School was brought to Northern Iowa from Pocahontas County in 1987 and restored as a circa 1910 country school. It now serves as a lasting tribute to Iowa's educational heritage.
61	Lindquists honored for school donation. Public Relations News Release 1988:402, p.1	04/10/1989	The Lindquist family donated the 109 year old one-room school to Northern Iowa in 1987. The school was located south of Laurens in Pocahontas County.
62	One-room school dedication. Public Relations News Release 1988:402, p.1	04/10/1989	Several hundred visitors went through the Marshall Center School during ceremonies of the former Pocahontas County one room school. The 109 year old building was brought to Cedar Falls in 1987 as a symbol of Iowa's rural educational heritage.
63	Restored schoolhouse opens with ceremony Northern Iowan 85:49, p.8	04/07/1989	A look at the dedication ceremony and the restoration work done on the school.
64	University of Northern Iowa Marshall Center School dedication April 8. Public Relations News Release 1988:383, p.1	03/31/1989	The dedication for the school, constructed in 1880 and used in Pocahontas County country school from 1898 to 1944, will include remarks by William Lepley. The school will be open for veiwing following the dedication ceremony.
65	Learning the old-fashioned way Northern Iowa Today 17:1, p.3	03/01/1989	Professor William Dreier teaches a class in the style of the early 20th century in the Marshall Center Schoolhouse; photo.
66	Right year-wrong decade Northern Iowan 85:30, p.2	01/20/1989	Class of 1938 will assist in renovating Marshall Center School.
67	One-room school symbolizes teaching Northern Iowan 85:29, p.15	12/09/1988	History of the Marshall Center Schoolhouse.
68	One-room school, fifth-graders to help University of Northern Iowa observe American Education Week. Public Relations News Release 1988:162, p.1	11/14/1988	Two fifth grade classes from Valley Park School in Cedar Falls will attend a "lesson" at the Marshall Center School. Bill Dreier will explain to what it was like to attend a small country school in the early 1900s.
69	Northern Iowa's Don Briggs and Kim Mayden to be at UNI's One-Room School booth at National Dairy Cattle Congress. Public Relations News Release 1988:56, p.1	09/16/1988	Both coaches will be able to answer questions about their athletics programs, the University and the One-Room School as well as to distribute questionnaires to people who have taught or attended a one-room school.
70	One-room school booth to be at National Dairy Cattle Congress. Public Relations News Release 1988:43, p.1	09/13/1988	Staff at the booth will distribute questionnaires to people who have either taught in or attended a one-room school. Renovation is under way to return the school to it's early 20th century state.
71	'38 up to $28,000 Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.7	09/01/1988	Money will go toward restoration of Marshall Center School.
72	Class of '38 to help restore rural school Northern Iowa Today 16:2, p.7	03/01/1988	Hopes to raise $25,000 for restoration of Marshall Center School.
73	Schoolhouse ideal location for bookstore Northern Iowan 84:28, p.3	12/08/1987	Carl Blake considers the idea.
74	'Outhouse Mafia' hits Curris' lawn Northern Iowan 84:27, p.1	12/04/1987	Chuck Offenburger of the DMR delivers an outhouse to President Curris; photo.
75	Allnighter's Club Northern Iowan 84:27, p.2	12/04/1987	Outhouse from Chuck Offenburger sits on President Curris' lawn.
76	Up on the rooftop Northern Iowan 84:27, p.8	12/04/1987	Work on the roof of the Marshall Center School; photo.
77	Schoolhouse arrives on campus; contrasts past , future of education Northern Iowan 84:23, p.11	11/13/1987	Brief history of the building and the efforts to bring it to campus; photo.
78	Preparing site for one-room school on Northern Iowa Campus Public Relations News Release 1987:115, p.1	11/02/1987	Bill Ritter and Paul Hansen of the physical plant department prepare the Marshall Center School's new lot west of the Education Center. The one-room schoolhouse was transported to UNI campus from Pocahontas County.
79	Northern Iowa's schoolhouse will take four-day ride to Cedar Falls Public Relations News Release 1987:109, p.1	10/29/1987	The Marshall Center School of Pocahontas County is shipped to the UNI campus. Over its four-day journey, the schoolhouse visits several middle schools before arriving at the Education Center.
80	Schoolhouse will soon make move to campus Northern Iowan 84:17, p.10	10/23/1987	A look at the ceremony near Laurens; building should be moved to campus by end of month; photo.
81	'The' one-room school presented to University of Northern Iowa in celebration in Pocahontas County Public Relations News Release 1987:76, p.1	10/12/1987	President Constantine Curris, and Professors Glenn Hansen and Gordon Rhum accept the Marshall Center Schoolhouse on behalf of the university. In attendance were the Gilschrists, the Hanisch family, the Lindquists, and other Teachers College alumni.
82	Dedication ceremony to take place Sunday Northern Iowan 84:13, p.12	10/09/1987	To be held in Marshall Center Township in preparation for the building's move.
83	Former student recalls one-room school that's coming to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:63, p.1	10/02/1987	Constantine Curris officially accepts the moving of the Pocahontas County schoolhouse to UNI campus. Lawrence Hanisch recalls his experiences as both a student and teacher at the one-room school.
84	Celebrate the one-room school Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.3	09/01/1987	Marshall Township School moved to UNI campus; photo.
85	Northern Iowa finds the one-room school--a vivid symbol of education Nonpareil 71:4, p.18	09/01/1987	UNI selects Marshall Center School, located near Laurens, for campus display; photo.
86	Search for school narrows Northern Iowan 83:48, p.16	03/31/1987	Committee now studying nine schools.
87	One-room schoolhouse draws statewide interest Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.3	03/01/1987	Search for schoolhouse for campus attracts attention.
88	Wanted: nice one-room school Northern Iowan 83:28, p.9	12/09/1986	UNI is seeking a symbol of its past.