Special Collections Department: Resources for Additional Research

Archival Institutions

Consortium of Iowa Archivists
(CIA)

Membership Listing

Name: Adams, Larry
Institution: Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 55
Boone, Iowa 50036
Name: Anderson, Juanita
Institution: Carnegie Cultural Center
Mailing Address: Box 243 7 N. Water
New Hampton, Iowa 50659
Name: Basye, Susan A.
Title: Library Assistant
Institution: University of Northern Iowa
Mailing Address: UNI, Rod Library
Special Collections
1227 W 27th St.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-3675
Telephone: 319-273-7295
E-mail: susan.basye@uni.edu
World Wide Web address: http://www.uni.edu/petersog
Biographical Information: B.A., M.A., School Library Media Studies; Rod Library, UNI: 1995-present
Repository Information: University archives, rare book collection, American fiction, small press, and linguistics collections. 2 full time staff (librarian and myself). 2-4 student assistants (currently 1 FTE).
 

 
Name: Bennett, Mary J.
Title: Special Collections Coordinator
Institution: State Historical Society of Iowa
Mailing Address: 402 Iowa Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa
Telephone: 319-335-3916
E-mail: bennettm@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu
World Wide Web address: http://www.state.ia.us/government/dca/shsi/hd.htm
Biographical Information: B.A., History (University of Iowa, 1976); M.A., History (University of Iowa, 1985); 15 hrs. towards M.L.S. + additional graduate college hours in museum studies, etc.; Hoover Library, 1973-74; SHSI, 1975-1998
Repository Information: 2 full time archivists, 2 work-study students, 3-4 volunteers in Special Collections. See attached for descriptions of collections
 

 
Name: Birkby, Evelyn
Institution: Emmert County Historical Society
E-mail: ebirkby@sidney.heartland.net
Name: Brannen, Beth
Title:
Institution: State Historical Society of Iowa
Mailing Address: 600 E. Locust
Des Moines, IA 5019
E-mail: Beth.Brannen@dca.state.ia.us
Name: Buffalo, Johnathan Lantz
Title: Historical Preservation Officer (tribal archivist)
Institution: Historical Department, Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa
Mailing Address: 349 Meskwaki Road
Tama, Iowa 52399-9629
Telephone: 515-484-4678
Biographical Information: B.A., History; University of Iowa; M.A., Anthropology of History; Iowa State University
Name: Burns, Dan
Title: Archivist
Institution: Diocese of Sioux City
Mailing Address: 1821 Jackson St.
P.O. Box 3379
Sioux City, IA  51102
Telephone: 712-233-7525


 
Name: Christian, Michele
Title: University Records Analyst / Associate Professor
Institution: Special Collections Department
Iowa State University Library
Mailing Address: 403 Parks Library, ISU
Ames, IA  50011-2140
Telephone: 515-294-4216
E-mail:: michelec@iastate.edu
Name: Comer, Janice
Title: Division Manager
Institution: Archival Products
Mailing Address: A Division of Library Binding Service
P.O. Box 1413, 1801 Thompson
Des Moines, IA 50305-1413
Telephone: 800-526-5640
E-mail: janicec@archival.com
World Wide Web address: http://www.archival.com
Repository Information: 8 Division, 100 Company; Preservation Enclosures, Archival Board
Name: Cook, Jean A.
Title: Board Member
Institution: Cherokee Area Archives, Inc.
Mailing Address: 419 Sumner St.
Cherokee, IA 51012
Telephone: 712-225-2361
Biographical Information: B.S.-Iowa State University; M.S.-Purdue University
Repository Information: Area History (details from a staff member) : The Cherokee Area Archives was organized as a non-profit corporation in 1980. That year the Nestor Stiles private collection of area history was given to the Cherokee Area Archives by his daughter. This fall the archives was moved to a permanent home in the newly remodeled and enlarged Cherokee Public Library. Optimum storage conditions for the greatly expanded collection are offered.
Name: Daily, Daniel
Title: Director
Institution: Ramaker Library

Northwestern College
Mailing Address: 101 7th St. SW

Orange City, Iowa 51041
Telephone: 712-707-7238
E-mail: ddaily@nwciowa.edu
Biographical Information:
Repository Information:
 

 
Name: Ellerson, Pat & Delores Richardson
Title: Co-chairs
Institution: Cherokee Area Archives Inc.
Mailing Address: 215 S. 2nd (Cherokee Public Library)
Cherokee, IA 51012
Telephone: 712-225-3498 (Library’s)
E-mail: cherlib@ncn.net
Biographical Information: Pat-3 yrs. college, no degree, librarian-23 years; Delores-worked with Archives for 15 yrs. (formerly a bookkeeper)
Repository Information: Cherokee County and immediate surrounding area history. Obituaries, family histories, genealogy information. Staffed by volunteers. Winter hours-2-4 Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Summer (May thru. Oct.) 1-4 –Monday thru. Friday. Open by special appointment.
Name: Ellsworth, Lynn
Title: Archivist
Institution: Iowa Wesleyan College
Mailing Address: Chadwick Library
Iowa Wesleyan College
601 N. Main
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641
Telephone: 319-385-6320  Hours: Sept. thru. June, M-Th 9-1
Biographical Information: B.A., in English w/sec. Teaching from U. of Iowa 1971, 15 hrs. toward MLS at U. of Rhode Island and U. of Iowa, 1975-1978; Employment: 1971-1977: assistant librarian, Bugbee Memorial Library, Danielson Ct.; 1977-1979: language arts teacher-West Branch, Iowa; 1979-1991: insurance agent- Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; 1992-present: archivist (part-time) Iowa Wesleyan College
Repository Information: Archives of Iowa Wesleyan College, Zwingli F. Meyer Collection of German-American Methodism, C.S. Rogers Collection of Henry County Newspapers (1860-1900), a small collection of Mt. Pleasant & Henry Co. material, Earl Newsom Collection ( Methodist missionaries’ letters 1876-1930), James Harlan/Mary Harlan Lincoln material/Harlan-Lincoln Home Museum on campus, 16 hrs. per week, 10 mo. position for archivist, 1 work study student employee 3 hrs. each week.
Name: Fizer, Darlene E.T.
Title: Supervisor of Students-Corr. Sch. Archivist
Institution: Emmaus Bible College
Mailing Address: . 2570 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001-3099
Telephone: 319-588-8000 Ext. 302
E-mail: dfizer@emmausl.edu
Biographical Information: Graduate of Emmaus Bible College three-year program. Employed at Emmaus Bible College 1984-present as supervisor of students of the Correspondence School
Repository Information: three volunteers, pictures of faculty, staff, and students and their activities, publications published by the day school, newsletters and letters, Correspondence courses published by the correspondence school, books published by alumni and faculty, school Memorabilia-school badges, pins, clothing, Recorded history of the school on audio tape, video and printed interviews.
Name: Gibson, Michael D.
Title: Archivist
Institution: Center for Dubuque History
Mailing Address: Loras College
1450 Alta Vista Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Telephone: 563-588-7163
E-mail: michael.gibson@loras.edu
Biographical Information: B.A., History—Idaho State University; M.A., History—Loras College; Graduate of Modern Archives Institute (1989); 1983-present: Director of Center for Dubuque History (Loras College); 1973-1981: State Historical Society of Iowa
Repository Information: Major focus is Dubuque and Dubuque County as well as Tri-State area. Collections include photographs, maps, plats, government records, census, verticale files, oral histories, videos, city directories, diaries, letters, obituary files, etc….Open to the public. Photocopy services available. Open by appointment only. 319-588-7163. 1 PT staff person—2 student workers.
Name: Greiner, Loretta
Mailing Address: 421 N. Pleasant Hill Blvd
Pleasant Hill, Iowa 50317
E-mail: k_greiner@compuserve.com
Name:  Grindeman-Adams, Beverly
Mailing Address: 2140 Glars Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Name: Groskopf, Amy
Institution: Davenport Public Library
Mailing Address: 321 Main
Davenport, IA 52801
Name: Guerra, Catherine
Title: Curator
Institution: Amana Heritage Society
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 81
Amana, IA 52203-0081
Telephone: 319-622-3567
E-mail: amherit@juno.com
Repository Information: 171 collections, all relating to Amana—past and present, including Amana Society, Amana Church Society, Community of the Inspiration, Amana Refrigeration, Amana Businesses, Amana Social Organizations, Amana people, music, poetry, arts, Amana Heritage Society, etc. 1-2 staff people.
Name: Hall, Janice
Title: Chief Curator
Institution: Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science
Mailing Address: 1717 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
Telephone: 319-324-1933
E-mail: hall@putnam.org
FAX: 319-324-6638
Biographical Information: B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A., Anthropology University of Missouri-Columbia
Repository Information: Pioneers/early settlers; Business records; Manufacturing; Transportation (railroads, steamboating); Civic and social organizations; Governmental/political; Legal documents; Personal papers of QC residents; Geneology; Military/wars; Scrapbooks; Posters & handbills; Maps; Photoarchives—approximately 55 collections. Staff: Curator of History; Chief Curator, Registrar
Name: Hayes, Anita Therese, BVM
Title: Archivist
Institution: Mount Carmel, sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mailing Address: BVM Center
1100 Carmel Drive
Dubuque, IA 52003-7991
Telephone: 319-588-2351
E-mail: archives@bvmcong.org
World Wide Web address: http://www.bvmcong.org
Biographical Information: B.A.-St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA; M.A.-Administration, Clark College, Dubuque, IA; Certificate of Professional Development in Archival Administration, U. of Wis., Madison
Repository Information: The Archives are the official depository for all documents and materials of any form that pertains to the origin, history, spirit and growth of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Materials pertaining to membership and to the various ministries and apostolates of the Congregation are also contained in the Archives. Staff: 1 full time, 1 part time, and 2 volunteers.
Name: Henderson, Eula
Institution: Prairie Trails Museum
Mailing Address: Carydon, Iowa 50060
Name: Hendrickson, Gordon O
Title: State Archivist
Institution: State Archives and Records Program
Mailing Address: 600 East Locust
Des Moines, IA 50319
Telephone: 515-281-8875
E-mail: Gordon.Hendrickson@cda.state.ia.us
World Wide Web address: http://www.state.ia.us/government/idea/index/html
Biographical Information: Ph.D., American History, 1975, University of Wyoming. State Archivist, 1987-present; Western Historical Mss Collection—K.C., 1980-1987; University of MN, Immigration History Research Center, 1977-1979
Repository Information: 25, 000 cubic feet; IA State Government Records, Mss Collections, maps, photographs, ephemera. Staff: myself and 5 archivists, 2 technicians, 1 reference associate, and 3 record clerks.
Name: Jack, Jill
Title: Head of Reference and Assistant Professor
Institution: Stewart Memorial Library
Coe College
Mailing Address: 1220 First Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Telephone: 319-390-8017
E-mail: JJACK@coe.edu
     
Name: Kelly, Kathleen
Title: Curator, Special Collections
Institution: Maharishi University of Management Library
Mailing Address: 1000 N. 4th Street
Fairfield, IA  52557
Telephone: 641-472-7000, ext. 3331
E-mail: kkelly@mum.edu
 

 
Name: Kuecker, Susan
Title: Curator
Institution: African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa
Mailing Address: 55 12th Avenue, SE
Cedar Rapids, IA  52401
Telephone: 319-862-2101, ext. 17
E-mail: curator@blackiowa.org
     
Name: Kelley, Elvira, OSF
Title: Archivist
Institution: Sisters of St. Francis
Mailing Address: 3390 Windsor Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Telephone: 319-583-9786 extension 6160
E-mail: kelleye@mwci.net
World Wide Web address: http://www.osfdbq.org
Biographical Information: MS, MA; Teacher, Congregation Administration, Director of the Office of Pastoral Planning for the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Archivist
Repository Information: Celano is staffed by one person, the Archivist. The archives are the official depository for all non-current documents and materials in any form made or received by the congregation in the pursuit of its religious and legal obligations and in the transaction of its business. These documents and materials reflect the internal development of the congregation, the conduct of its affairs as a corporation, and the individual and personal lives of its members and the people served in ministry. (We do not have collections such as, but annals of our missions and personal files of the members). Record Groups: Congregation, Government, Mount St. Francis Complex, Formation/Spirituality, Institutions, Missions, Education, Programs, Membership
Name: Kemp, Jane
Title: Circulation—Special Collections Librarian
Institution: Luther College
Mailing Address: 700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
Telephone: 319-387-1195
E-mail: kempjane@luther.edu
Biographical Information: B.A., University of Iowa, 1966, MLS, University of Pittsburgh, 1971, Professor, Luther College(employed at Luther since 1981).
Name: King, Katherine
Title: Archivist
Institution: Des Moines University
Mailing Address: 3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA  50312-1711
Telephone: 515-271-1537
E-mail: Katherine.King@dmu.edu
Biographical Information: BA, 1977, Wheaton College (IL)
MA-History, 1984, Kansas State University
MLS, 1989, University of Southern Mississippi
 
Repository Information:   Collections include: the University archives related to the history of
Des Moines University and its antecedent institutions; University
publications; personal papers of faculty and alumni; photographs; and
audio and video tapes. Also have a rare book collection focused on
osteopathic and podiatric medicine.
 
     
Name: Linden, Grace E.
Title: Curator of History
Institution: Sioux City Public Museum
Mailing Address: 2901 Jackson St.
Sioux City, IA 51104
Telephone: 712-279-6174
E-mail: glinden@sioux-city.org
World Wide Web address: http://www.sioux-city.org/museum
Biographical Information: B.A., History, University of South Dakota; M.A., Museum Studies, University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Currently employed by the city of Sioux City at the Public Museum.
Repository Information: The Archives at the Sioux City Public Museum contains artifacts and manuscript collections pertaining to the history of Sioux City and the region. There are 47 processed collections and approximately 50 un-processed collections and thousands of artifacts in several artificial collections of ephemera, books, maps, blueprints, audio-visual materials, oral histories, photographs, and other misc. collections. Topics range from personal papers of local citizens, to business records, to organization records to city and county records.
Name: Mason, Karen
Title: Curator
Institution: Iowa Women’s Archives
University of Iowa
Mailing Address: Main Library
Iowa City, IA  52242
Telephone: 319-335-5068
E-mail: karen-mason@uiowa.edu
Name: McCartney, David
Title: University Archivist
Institution: University of Iowa
Mailing Address: Main Library
Special Collections Department
Iowa City, IA  55242
Telephone: 319-335-5921
E-mail: david-mccartney@uiowa.edu
Name: McDonald, Janette
Title: Director
Institution: West Liberty Public Library
Mailing Address: West Liberty, IA  52776
Telephone: 319-627-2084
E-mail: libwl@netins.net
Name: Miller, Jill
Title: Archivist
Institution: Kirkwood Community College
Mailing Address: Benton Hall/Library
P.O. Box 2068
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2068
Telephone: 319-398-5553
E-mail: jmiller@kirkwood.cc.ia.us
Biographical Information: B.A., M.L.S.
Repository Information: Newspaper clippings, microfilm, audio and video tapes, and papers. Photographs related to the history of Kirkwood Community College. Also have papers related to the development of community colleges in Iowa. The materials are relatively young dating from 1964 to present. Staff: 1 professional staff ( 8 hrs./week); 1 clerical staff (4 hrs./week)
Name: Muhlena, David
Title: Librarian
Institution: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Mailing Address: 30-16th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Telephone: 319-362-8500
E-mail: dmuhlena@ncsml.org
World Wide Web address: http://www.ncsml.org
Biographical Information: B.A., in History, University of Iowa; M.A., in Library & Information Science, University of Iowa.
Repository Information: Scope: Czech and Slovak history and culture
Name: Munson, Thomas
Title:
Institution: Sioux City Public Museum--Pearl Street Research Center
Mailing Address: 1509 Lief Drive
Sioux City, IA  51104
Telephone: 712-255-3108
E-mail: thomasraymondmunson@yahoo.com
World Wide Web address:
Biographical Information: M.A. (2006) University of South Dakota
Repository Information:
 

 
Name: Musgrave, Delpha T.
Title: Prog. Mgr.-Local Records, Newsp. & Preservation
Institution: State Hist. Soc. of Iowa
Mailing Address: 600 E. Locust
Des Moines, IA 50319
Telephone: 515-281-5655
E-mail: Delpha.Musgrave@dca.state.ia.us
Biographical Information: B.S. Iowa State University. State Hist. Soc. Of Iowa
Repository Information: 25, 000 cf state gov’t records. The State Archives also houses manuscripts, photos, maps, ephemera, local gov’t & newspaper program, preservation.  Staff: 1 state archivist, 5 archivists, 1 technician, 1 reference associate, 3 clerks, 1 proj. hire
Name: Peery, Christine
Title: Archivist
Institution: Central College
Mailing Address: Campus Box 6500
812 University
Central College
Pella, IA  50219
Telephone: 641-628-5170
E-mail: PEERYC@central.edu
World Wide Web address:
Biographical Information:
Repository Information:
 

 
Name: Peterson, Gerald L.
Title: Special Collections Librarian & University Archivist
Institution: UNI
Mailing Address: Special Collections-Rod Library
UNI
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Telephone: 319-273-6307
E-mail: gerald.peterson@uni.edu
World Wide Web address: http://www.uni.edu/petersog
Biographical Information: A.B., A.M., M.S.L.S, Rod Library, UNI:1974-
Repository Information: University Archives, Local Mss., Prof.Ed.Ass. Records
Name: Plunkett, Becki
Title: Archivist/Records Manager
Institution: State Historical Society of Iowa
Mailing Address: 600 E. Locust
Des Moines, IA 50319-0290
Telephone: 515-281-8976
E-mail: Becki.Plunkett@dca.state.ia.us
Biographical Information: Degree: B.A. History, 1983; Employment: State Historical Society of Iowa 1983-present (provide technical services for photographs, manuscripts, maps, and government records at the Society’s Des Moines location.
Repository Information: Repository is a state agency. The archives is comprised of the state of Iowa’s Archives (state gov’t records of enduring value) and special collections obtained from private individuals and organizations. Special Collections is comprised of audio-visual materials, manuscripts, maps and ephemera. SHSI collects in all subject areas relevant to the state’s history. See Gordon Hendrickson’s survey sheet for staffing and collection statistics.
Name:  Prince, Norman W.
Title: Volunteer Archivist
Institution: Iowa Area of Alcoholics Anonymous Archives
Mailing Address: 2393 Oak Brook Drive
Denison, IA  51442-7713
norm_frog@yahoo.com
Repository Information: A collection of papers, history, and artifacts of the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous in the state of Iowa.
Name: Rife, Gladys
Institution: Fayette Depot Museum
Mailing Address: Box 572
Fayette, Iowa 52142
Name:  Raine, Kristy
Title: Reference Librarian and Archivist
Institution: Mount Mercy College
Mailing Address: 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA  52402
E-mail: kraine@mtmercy.edu
Repository Information:  

 
 

 
Name: Rife, Gladys
Institution: