Seerley--Homer Horatio [President of ISNS and ISTC]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	The Honors Cottage and our sense of place Northern Iowan 118:22, p.3	11/11/2021	Professor Thomas Connors discusses the Honors Cottage and how it has played a role in the University's history since the beginning; photo.
2	Alumni House, Honors Cottage saved from demolition at BOR meeting Northern Iowan 118:21, p.1	11/08/2021	The Alumni House and Honors Cottage have been saved from demolition for the moment, though it can be brought up again at the next Board of Regents meeting in February; photo.
3	Old Administration Building Northern Iowan 118:21, p.5	11/08/2021	Central Hall, renamed the Administration Building, had a long history at UNI before being torn down in 1984; photo.
4	Presidents House turned Honors Cottage Northern Iowan 118:19, p.5	11/01/2021	The Honors Cottage, first called the President's House, has been home to many different people and clubs, and it currently houses the university's honors program.
5	UNI Museum Herb Hake exhibit Northern Iowan 114:10, p.5	09/28/2017	The UNI Museum displayed the works of Herb Hake on September 24. Hake was an artist as well as a radio broadcaster at UNI. The event displayed some of his works as well as student artists who attempted to recreate his style by creating caricatures of staff and students; photo.
6	Homer Seerley's great-grandson honors heritage with gift to Rod Library Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.18	10/01/2012	Stan Culley, a great-grandson of President Homer Seerley, will donate a portion of his estate to the Rod Library; believes libraries are a key to learning; photo.
7	Renovations to President's House approved by BOR Northern Iowan 109:9, p.1	09/25/2012	Renovations to President's House totaling $450,000 approved. The building was constructed in early 1908 to accommodate President Homer Seerley and family. Numerous renovations have been made to the house over the years; photo.
8	87 years of Homecoming traditions Northern Iowan 104:14, p.1	10/12/2007	Traditions have come and gone, but the football game, returning alumni, and rambunctious students remain constant; photo.
9	Rod Library celebrates 40 years, one million volumes Northern Iowan 101:9, p.1	09/28/2004	Rod Library to commemorate forty years of operation in its current building as well as the addition of the one millionth volume to its collection; photo.
10	UNI Department of Industrial Technology to celebrate centennial Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/05/2004	History of the Department of Industrial Technology provided.
11	NU High students to host cemetery walk on Saturday, Sept. 27. Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/25/2003	Student to portray influential Cedar Falls citizens buried in Fairview Cemetery.
12	More developments that transformed University of Northern Iowa during its 125-year history Northern Iowa Today 85:1, p.10	01/01/2001	Milestones, additions and changes throughout UNI's campus, students, and staff from 1886 to 1976; photo.
13	More developments that transformed University of Northern Iowa during its 125-year history Northern Iowa Today 85:1, p.10	01/01/2001	Faculty and administrators comment on the historical growth of UNI; photo.
14	April 26 investiture planned for University of Northern Iowa President Robert D. Koob Public Relations News Release 1995:320, p.1	04/16/1996	An investiture ceremony for UNI President Robert D. Koob will be held in the UNI-Dome.
15	Eight presidents span University of Northern Iowa's 120-year history Public Relations News Release 1995:321, p.1	04/16/1996	During the 120 year history of the University of Northern Iowa, only eight men have been president.
16	Enlarging and beautifying the campus and physical plant A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.44	07/01/1995	President Latham's construction and landscaping programs prosper despite the Depression; photo.
17	Latham at the helm A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.6	07/01/1995	Biographical sketch of O. R. Latham; his first days on campus; early objectives; photo.
18	Setting new standards for faculty preparation, professorial rank, and retirement A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.12	07/01/1995	President Latham takes initial steps to improve faculty credentials, regularize the system of faculty rank, and define the possibilities for faculty retirement; photo.
19	The rededication of Seerley Hall--if only the walls could talk Campus News Network 4:3, p.1	09/27/1993	Seerley Hall rededication ceremony; photo.
20	Seerley Hall to be re-dedicated September 8; Homer Seeley's grandson to attend Public Relations News Release 1993:36, p.1	09/03/1993	Seerley Hall will be rededicated September 8.
21	Alumni luncheon during University of Northern Iowa's Homecoming October 4 to honor Dr. William C. Lang. Public Relations News Release 1991:80, p.1	09/23/1991	William C. Lang will be honored at a luncheon during Homecoming weekend.
22	Actions of the General Assembly--1890-1902; finally significant commitment A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.115	07/01/1990	Analysis of the struggles to obtain adequate funding for the Normal School; the millage tax; the Auditorium Building dedication; photo.
23	Administering a burgeoning normal school A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.154	07/01/1990	Debate over the mission of the Normal School; disparity in salary for women and men; duties of Board; organization of library services; photo.
24	Celebrating a half century of service A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.420	07/01/1990	The Campanile project; the 50th commencement; services of the college to the state.
25	Changing the leadership A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.82	07/01/1990	Analysis of the Board's dismissal of Principal Gilchrist and election of Principal Seerley; photo.
26	Continuing common experiences A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.436	07/01/1990	The role of the college in regulating behavior; the influence of religion on students and faculty; photo.
27	Increased needs during a time of economic stress A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.379	07/01/1990	Presidents Seerley's efforts to meet generally austere funding from the General Assembly; photo.
28	Institutional growth and program expansion to 1890 A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.107	07/01/1990	Enrollment grows; the Board outlines its authority more clearly; difficulties with the Boarding Department and physical facilities; photo.
29	Institutional growth; transfer of governance to the State Board of Education (1906 through June, 1909) A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.255	07/01/1990	Organization of the school into formal departments; Dean of Women Walker develops guidelines for rooming houses; photo.
30	Meeting educational needs, 1890-1902 A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.141	07/01/1990	Organization of academic departments, military studies, the Training School; expansion of the curriculum; photo.
31	Other facets of institutional life A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.484	07/01/1990	Brief survey of founding and activities of faculty social organizations.
32	President Seerley retires; an assessment A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.428	07/01/1990	President Seerley is honored at his retirement in 1928; Professor Lang offers an assessment of his achievement; photo.
33	The Board of Education acts to fulfill its mandate A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.282	07/01/1990	Board considers proposal to limit Teachers College to a two year curriculum.
34	The Coordination Plan debated and rescinded A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.295	07/01/1990	President Seerley and school supporters attempt to counter the plan to limit the Teachers College to a two year curriculum; they and their political allies manage to defeat the scheme.
35	The General Assembly and the State Normal School 1904 through 1909 A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.237	07/01/1990	Detailed discussion of the various inquiries, investigations, and responses associated with defining the appropriate role for the Normal School; attempts to form a unified governing board for the three state schools; photo.
36	The new administration begins its work A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.95	07/01/1990	Principal Seerley realigns relations with high schools and colleges; assumes new title of President; photo.
37	The principal-elect A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.90	07/01/1990	Detailed sketch of Homer Seerley's personal and educational background; photo.
38	The promise of the twentieth century; the teachers colleges A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.218	07/01/1990	The historical background for the change from normal schools to teachers colleges; photo.
39	Through troubled times (1909-1920) A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.268	07/01/1990	The unified Board of Education gets organized; faculty and curricular changes; photo.
40	World War I and the Teachers College; contention in Cedar Falls A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.348	07/01/1990	Effects of World War I on the campus, curriculum, and students; detailed look at the student teaching controversy with the Cedar Falls schools.
41	New history book on University of Northern Iowa to be released Saturday (April 21). Public Relations News Release 1989:568, p.1	04/13/1990	William C. Lang author of "A Century of Leadership and Service," presents the history of the University in a manner that is descriptive as well as chronological in nature. Volume I covers the years 1876 to 1928.
42	What's in a name--such as campus buildings Northern Iowan 86:3, p.7	09/12/1989	A brief look at the people for whom campus buildings are named; photo.
43	Home management program--training better teachers since 1909 Alumnus 66:1, p.16	02/01/1981	History of home economics courses and home management facilities at UNI; photo.
44	Leaders from teaching tradition affect national education scene Alumnus 61:4, p.14	12/01/1976	Professor Dreier's analysis of UNI's contribution to the national scene; photo.
45	Seerley lamp donated UNI Century 4:4, p.2	10/01/1976	Letsons donate lamp to UNI Museum; photo.
46	ISNS mission--to train teachers Alumnus 61:3, p.12	09/01/1976	Early days of the school; photo.
47	A glimpse at wonderful days gone by Alumnus 57:2, p.10	05/01/1972	Recalling early days for returning alumni; photo.
48	George Holmes reminisces Alumnus 56:3, p.7	09/01/1971	Mr. Holmes recalls the UNI presidents with whom he has worked and the various challenges that UNI has faced; photo.
49	UNI staff to honor Maucker Public Relations News Release 1969:462, p.1	04/03/1970	Students, faculty, and staff will honor President Maucker and his wife at a special testimonial dinner. The dinner is to be held in University Hall of the Union.
50	Archives preserves treasures of the past Alumnus 53:3, p.11	09/01/1968	Collections and services offered by University Archives; photo.
51	Old library to be Seerley College Eye 53:5, p.4	10/13/1961	Old library will honor President Seerley; new building will not be named for an individual.
52	Mark 75th anniversary of H. H. Seerley administration College Eye 53:3, p.8	09/29/1961	A look at the achievements of the Seerley administration; photo.
53	Pendergraft explains men's dorm names College Eye 53:2, p.8	09/22/1961	Mary Dieterich suggested "Regents" as name for new men's dorm; Seerley-Baker is now Baker Hall; will reserve the Seerley name for an academic building.
54	Cedar Falls Daily Record reveals historical milestone Public Relations News Release 1960:378, p.1	04/27/1961	A clipping from the scrapbook of Professor J. O. Perrine reveals the first message to be sent through wireless telegraph from President Homer Seerley to Raymond Pearson of the Iowa State College in Ames.
55	Local ISEA members finish teacher appreciation drive College Eye 46:16, p.6	01/21/1955	Local faculty will be memorialized in Salisbury House fund drive.
56	College buildings are named after former prexies, staff College Eye 45:39, p.4	07/30/1954	Brief survey of campus buildings and the people for whom they were named.
57	Early librarian dies in California Alumnus 35:4, p.26	12/01/1951	Anna M. Baker died April 28, 1951; obituary.
58	Change of name from Normal School to College First 75 Years 0:0, p.17	07/01/1951	Students and faculty petition President Seerley for a name change; Board acts favorably.
59	Detached service (1916-1930) First 75 Years 0:0, p.72	07/01/1951	Older faculty members carried on salary with only nominal duties.
60	Early tenure policies First 75 Years 0:0, p.70	07/01/1951	Early practices were nominally annual appointments, but, in practice, were permanent.
61	Executive freedom and efficiency First 75 Years 0:0, p.44	07/01/1951	Survey of relations of the governing boards with Principal Gilchrist and President Seerley.
62	Faculty participation under Seerley First 75 Years 0:0, p.49	07/01/1951	President Seerley expands consultation with faculty; departments authorized in 1908 to take January 1, 1909; establishment of office of Registrar; Codification Committee brings together rules and regulations of College in 1920.
63	General and professional education in the curricula, 1886-1914 First 75 Years 0:0, p.100	07/01/1951	Development of the curriculum under President Seerley.
64	Gilchrist and Seerley on additional normal schools First 75 Years 0:0, p.12	07/01/1951	Both President Seerley and Principal Gilchrist state that they support additional normal schools once the first school is adequately provided for.
65	Introduction of high school graduate courses, 1887 First 75 Years 0:0, p.15	07/01/1951	President Seerley establishes a separate curriculum for those students who enter the Normal School as high school graduates.
66	Organization of Extension Service, 1913 First 75 Years 0:0, p.125	07/01/1951	President Seerley announces organization of extension work at a meeting of teachers and superintendents in October 1913; Study Centers arranged; Professor Colegrove organizes the effort.
67	Origins of Extension Service at the Iowa State Teachers College First 75 Years 0:0, p.124	07/01/1951	President Seerley considers increasing call for assistance and advice from the College.
68	Rural education in the doldrums First 75 Years 0:0, p.120	07/01/1951	During the 1930s, rural education is absorbed into the general mainstream of education after the loss of its proponents.
69	Salaries of men and women First 75 Years 0:0, p.65	07/01/1951	Survey of differences in salaries between men and women; differences remain despite protests of President Seerley.
70	Salary schedules First 75 Years 0:0, p.68	07/01/1951	Schedules, reflecting experience, longevity, and scholastic preparation, put into effect in 1948.
71	Standards under Seerley First 75 Years 0:0, p.59	07/01/1951	President Seerley preferred public school experience in selecting his faculty.
72	Student government, 1886-1931 First 75 Years 0:0, p.141	07/01/1951	Rules and regulations relating to students under President Seerley; establishment of offices of Dean of Women and Dean of Men; beginnings of student self-government.
73	The Co-ordination Controversy, 1912-1913 First 75 Years 0:0, p.19	07/01/1951	Report recommends limiting College to two-year curriculum; after difficult struggle, the measure is put aside.
74	The four-year college curriculum, 1904 First 75 Years 0:0, p.16	07/01/1951	Normal School curriculum officially includes a four-year bachelor's degree.
75	The Training School, 1892-1928 First 75 Years 0:0, p.108	07/01/1951	Normal School re-establishes training school; efforts assisted by increased population on College Hill.
76	Cram to speak on Seerley topic College Eye 42:35, p.4	06/29/1951	Professor Cram will be interviewed on WOI; has been working on Seerley correspondence.
77	The Iowa State Teachers college chapter of the Future Teachers association has been named the association's 1950-51 National Banner Chapter Public Relations News Release 1950:316, p.1	04/16/1951	The college's 490-member Homer H. Seerley chapter was selected from 409 other college chapters in every state in the union. The National Education association announced the recognition in the May NEA Journal.
78	Five seniors at Iowa State Teachers college will report their reactions of job interviews with superintendents Public Relations News Release 1950:313, p.1	04/14/1951	The Macy Campbell club, northeast Iowa schoolmen's organization will be held in Waterloo. The students, all members of the college's Homer H. Seerley chapter of the Future Teachers association are listed.
79	Fred Cram assumes emeritus status Alumnus 34:3, p.13	09/01/1950	Professor Cram will work on Seerley correspondence; photo.
80	Hart to go on emeritus status July 1 College Eye 39:25, p.1	04/02/1948	Has been Director of Extension Service for thirty-three years; Mr. Hart talks about his experiences; appointed archivist and historian by President Latham in 1936; Elmer Ritter will succeed him in Extension.
81	Well-known writer passes Alumnus 32:2, p.19	04/01/1948	Clarence Ray Aurner died January 22, 1948; obituary.
82	Teacher College's oldest faculty member dies Alumnus 31:1, p.3	01/01/1947	Anna McGovern died September 13, 1946; tributes and obituary; photo.
83	Graduates helped by high accrediting College Eye 36:27, p.1	04/06/1945	Professor Goetch talks about the advantages of accreditation of college programs; both employment and graduate study opportunities are improved.
84	Mrs. Harry B. Peck Alumnus 28:2, p.32	04/01/1944	The former Lillian G. Goodwin died in December, 1943, in Clinton, Iowa.
85	It's Seerley Boulevard now Alumnus 27:4, p.9	10/01/1943	24th Street renamed in honor of President Seerley; change promoted by local Rotary Club; Seerley family expresses gratitude.
86	Rotarians urge naming street for Pres. Seerley College Eye 34:38, p.1	07/23/1943	Will present resolution to city to name 24th Street in honor of President Seerley.
87	Homer H. Seerley hall Old Gold 0:0, p.46	06/01/1941	Brief description of the building; photo.
88	Bess Streeter Aldrich College Eye 32:17, p.1	01/24/1941	Roger Leavitt speculates that some of the characters in "Cheers for Miss Bishop" are based on ISTC faculty; photo.
89	Young man, write your mother Alumnus 24:4, p.16	10/01/1940	Account of President Latham's first day on the job.
90	Fourth head to take over College Eye 31:43, p.1	08/16/1940	Quick look at the work of former ISTC chief executives.
91	He signed his own diploma Alumnus 24:3, p.23	07/01/1940	C. Ray Aurner recalls working as secretary to President Seerley; signed diplomas, wrote letters, drove President to train, helped to enroll students; also took census; photo.
92	Administration Traditions Old Gold 0:0, p.42	06/01/1940	Brief description of the traditions.
93	Mr. Seerley told us Alumnus 24:2, p.18	04/01/1940	Alumna Helen Bobo Prichard says she enjoys the alumni news; recalls President Seerley's account of the early days of the Normal School.
94	The 90s: life is steady Alumnus 24:2, p.12	04/01/1940	Brief photo essay on college in the 1890s includes physics class, women's physical culture class, campus, and President Seerley; photo.
95	Frank M. Phillips Alumnus 23:2, p.22	04/01/1939	Is now serving as actuary and statistician with the U. S. Employees Compensation Commission. He received his Ph. D. degree from George Washington University, and he resides in Washington.
96	Hitching post last remnant of buggy College Eye 30:12, p.4	12/02/1938	Hitching post still stands south of President's House.
97	Depicts first Homecoming College Eye 30:8, p.5	10/28/1938	A look back at the Homecoming of 1920.
98	Mrs. William Griffen Alumnus 22:4, p.21	10/01/1938	The former Kizzie Bell Gambs has retired from teaching; gave a contribution for the Seerley Foundation Loan Fund.
99	C. Ray Aurner Alumnus 22:3, p.21	07/01/1938	Engaged in private historical research work spent several days at the college examining correspondence between President Seerley and Henry Sabin..
100	Baker Hall Old Gold 0:0, p.32	06/01/1938	First men's dormitory; photos.