Tailgate with the University Library on Saturday.
AMES, Iowa - The Iowa State University Library plans a tailgate event on Nov. 11, 2017, two hours prior to kickoff in Tent 4.
Along with food, drinks and giveaways, fans can see - up close and personal - a pop-up exhibition of some important pieces of Iowa State and Cyclone sports memorabilia:
a football signed by Dan McCarney
a women's beanie from the late 1920s
a men's beanie from 1909
Iowa State College pennant
Jack Trice's letter from Oct. 5, 1923
football programs from various decades
photos including one of Trice and his teammates
Not your typical pre-game tailgate!
This event provides Iowa State fans a first-of-its-kind opportunity, as these items are housed in Special Collections and part of displays in the department, not away from the University Library.
Stop by to see the memorabilia and enjoy food, drinks and giveaways before heading to Jack Trice Stadium as the Cyclones take on the Cowboys of Oklahoma State University.
In keeping with our land-grant mission, the University Library is excited to share a portion of our substantial collection of Iowa State and Cyclone sports items, and invite all of #cyclONEnation to see more. Visit the Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room in 403 Parks Library or call 515-294-6672. For additional information, visit archives.lib.iastate.edu.
About the Iowa State University Library: The Iowa State University Library advances the university’s academic excellence and land-grant mission by collecting and preserving world knowledge for its faculty, staff, students and community; by teaching the information literacy skills that enable researchers at all levels to identify, access and use high-quality information; and by actively participating in the creation, sharing, and application of knowledge, research and creative activity, to energize and empower its users toward creating a vital future for the state of Iowa and the world.
About Special Collections and University Archives:The Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives collects, preserves, and shares documentation of the experiences, achievements, and memories of people and organizations reflecting the university's major research areas, with a special commitment to documenting the history of the university. Supporting the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology and human creativity to work, we strive to enrich learning and encourage investigation. We are an invaluable resource to Iowa State University and the public.