creator:

Hayes, Helen B. (Vermeer) (1917-    )

title:

Papers

dates:

1917-1946, n.d.

extent:

0.42 linear feet (1 document box)

collection number:

RS 21/7/188

repository:

University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

access:

Open for research

publication rights:

Consult Head, Special Collections Department

preferred citation:

Helen B. (Vermeer) Hayes Papers, RS 21/7/188, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

Biographical note

Helen Blanch (Vermeer) Hayes was born July 15, 1917, to Dr. and Mrs. Gerrett E. Vermeer. She graduated from Sheldon High School in 1934 and then attended Iowa State College (University) where she received her B.S. (1939) in dietetics. In college, Helen was a member of Kappa Delta, Home Economics Club, Iowa State Players, Y.W.C.A. and the Health Council. She also assisted in the publication of two college magazines: Iowa Homemaker and Green Gander.

Helen married Woody Vance Hayes on January 2, 1946, in Silver City, New Mexico. As of 2005, she resided in Hampton, Virginia.
 

Collection description

The collection (1917-1946, n.d.) contains biographical information, photographs, diplomas, a baby book and loose scrapbook pages.   The scrapbook pages include many scenic vacation photographs and images of possible family members, though almost all the photographs are unidentified.  Helen’s school autograph book was likely completed while she was in junior high school and includes notes and signatures from teachers, friends, and family.

Organization

The collection is arranged alphabetically.

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