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This project uses a geographic information system to bring together historical maps, photos, and texts of the planning and building of the Iowa State University campus.
Latest Presentation:
- Kane, Kevin L. 2024. Using GIS for Research on the Historic Buildings and Grounds of Iowa State University. 2024 ITAG Conference, West Des Moines, Iowa. June 20, 2024.
- Iowa State University Library Digital Scholarship & Intiatives. 2024. History of the Buildings of Iowa State University: A digital exploration of historic ISU.
Major sources cited:
- Day, H.Summerfield. 1980. The Iowa State University Campus and Its Buildings, 1859-1979.
- Day...Digital Scholarship & Initiatives Website
- Atherly, Mary E. 1995. Farm House: College Farm to University Museum
- Werle, Robert William. 1966. A historical review and analysis of the Iowa State University landscape from 1858 to 1966.
- Schilletter, J.C. 1970. The First 100 Years of Residential Housing at Iowa State University, 1868–1968. Iowa State University, Department of Residence.
- Biggs, Douglas, 2012. Forging a Community with Rails: Ames, Iowa Agricultural College, and the Ames & College Railway, 1890 —1896 and the Ames & College Railway, 1890 —1896
Historic map links:
- Iowa State University Digital Collections - Iowa State University Historical Maps
- Facilities Planning and Management - Historical Maps and Documents
- Ames Historical Society: ISU Campus Maps
Historic photo links:
- ISU Library, From Prairie Sod to Campus Cornerstones: Building Our Campus History
- University Photograph Collection - Buildings
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