Descriptive summary
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creator: |
Stewart,
Lowell O. (1895-1957) |
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title: |
Papers |
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dates: |
1928-1971, n.d. |
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extent: |
0.21
linear ft. (1 half-document box) |
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collection number: |
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repository: |
University Archives,
Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
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access: |
Open for research |
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publication
rights: |
Consult Head,
Special Collections Department
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preferred
citation: |
Lowell
O. Stewart Papers, RS 11/5/13, Special Collections
Department, Iowa State University Library. |
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Historical note
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Lowell O. Stewart was born
to Archibald and Sarah Stewart at Watervliet, Michigan,
on April 4, 1895. He received his B.S. (1917) in civil
engineering from Michigan State College (University) and
earned his M.S. (1927) in civil engineering and his C.E.
(1928) from Iowa State College (University).
Following graduation Stewart was a Commissioned Officer
(1917-1923) of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. His
assignments included two years of surveying the
Philippine Islands. He then took a position as Assistant
Foreman (1923-1924) of building construction for the
Schumacher Construction Company in Albion, Michigan. He
was named Chief of Party (1924) for the Michigan State
Highway Department.
Stewart joined the faculty of Iowa State College
(University) as Instructor (1924-1927) in the Department
of Civil Engineering. He was promoted to Assistant
Professor (1927-1933), Associate Professor (1933-1938),
and Professor and Head (1938-1957) of the department. He
also served as the first full-time Engineering Placement
Officer (1935-1938) and as Acting Dean (1946-1947) of
the Division of Engineering.
Stewart was the author of several books and numerous
technical publications. He was author or co-author of
two books on surveying: Public Land Surveys; History,
Instruction, Methods (call no. TA622 St49p) and Original
Instructions Governing Public Land Surveys of Iowa (call
no. TA522 I8 D6o). He also wrote a book popular with
advisors of engineering students: Career in Engineering:
Requirements, Opportunities (call no. TA157 St49c).
Professional organizations also benefited from Professor
Stewart’s involvement. He was a member of the national
council of the American Society for Engineering
Education (1950-1956), served on the national council of
the American Association of University Professors
(1949-1951), and was on the Iowa State Board of
Engineering Examiners (1950-1957). In 1950, he received
the John Dunlap Memorial Award from the Iowa Engineering
Society.
Lowell Stewart married Gladys Comfort on November 21,
1922. Together they had one daughter, Lois. Lowell
Stewart died on August 24, 1957.
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Collection description
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The
collection (1928-1971, n.d.) contains biographical
information, correspondence, and publications by Lowell O.
Stewart. The collection also includes a transcript of a
radio interview he gave regarding the publication of his
book Career in Engineering. Copies of Dr. Stewart's
books can be found by searching the Library catalog. |
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Organization
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The
collection is arranged alphabetically. |
Container list
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Box
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Folder |
Title |
Dates |
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1 |
1 |
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1936-1971,
n.d. |
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1 |
2 |
Civil
Engineering Newsletter |
1941, 1946 |
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1 |
3 |
Correspondence |
1940-1951 |
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1 |
4 |
Paper:
“Building an Engineering Career” |
1943 |
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1 |
5 |
Paper: “The
Counselor System at Iowa State College” |
1931 |
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1 |
6 |
Paper:
“Seeking and Holding Your Job” |
1936-1937 |
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1 |
7 |
Paper:
“Surveying, An Orientation and Motivation Course” |
1928 |
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1 |
8 |
Paper:
“Teaching Loads – Their Measurement and Calculation” |
1934 |
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1 |
9 |
Publication: “Requirements and Opportunities in Engineering:
Prepared for Engineering 114 and 115” |
1937 |
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1 |
10 |
Transcript of Interview with Dr. Stewart Regarding
Career in Engineering |
1942 |
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