Class Gifts 1920-1929
Class Gifts 1920-1929
Class of 1920
Class of 1921
Class of 1922
Class of 1923
Class of 1924
Class of 1925
Class of 1926
Class of 1927
Class of 1928
Class of 1929
 Class of 1920 (Return to top)
On its 50th anniversary, the class assisted in furnishing the Farm House.
Along with the classes of 1921, 1922, and 1923, concrete columns at the west enterance to campus were also later given.
No graduating gift was recorded.
 Class of 1921 (Return to top)
With the classes of 1920, 1922, and 1923, concrete columns at the west enterance to campus were donated.
On its 50th anniversary, the Class of 1921 gave 11 English porcelain figurines for Fisher Theater.
In 1976, funds in the account were changed to the loan fund.
Class of 1921 Porcelain figurines
"The valuable and theater-oriented porcelain collection purchased by the class of '21 as their commemorative gift to the universtiy has now been moved to Fisher Theater.
"The collection, valued at a minimal $4,000, was purchased in England and consists of porcelain figures of the Victoiran era of theater -- both classic roles and well-known actors and actresses.
"The class members expressed the hope that the figures would stimulate future generations of students to become interested in the arts. Class response to this solicitation was both prompt and generous.
"The figures have been on display for the last two years in the Mini Gallery of the Memorial Union but were moveed to Fisher Theater in time for the dedication.
-- Alumnus, April 1974, Vol. 69
John Jessup, president of the Class of 1921, presented porcelain objects d'art to President Parks (representing the university) as the commemorative gift from the class.
 Class of 1922 (Return to top)
On its 50th anniversary, the class helped with Farm House restoration.
Along with the classes of 1920, 1921, and 1923, the Class of 1922 also provided the concrete columns at the west entrance to campus. The class also planted white oak trees near Hilton Coliseum.
 
Class of 1923 (Return to top)
With the classes of 1920, 1921, and 1922, concrete columns at the west enterance to campus were given to Iowa State by the Class of 1923. The class also gave a group of trees in memory of Benjamin Gue, the university's founding father, which were presented at the reunion in 1958.
On its 35th anniversary, the class provided a bronze plaque on a boulder with an inscription located near the trees north of the flagpole on central campus.
Workers placing the boulder and bronze plaque into the ground on central campus.
Class of 1923 in 1958 dedicating the Gue trees.
Photos courtesy of Iowa State University Special Collections, Parks Library
Class of 1924 (Return to top)
On its 50th anniversary, the Class of 1924 gave a $9,160 Steinway concert piano to Iowa State.
No graduating gift was recorded.
Photo courtesy of Iowa State Unibersity Special Collections, Parks Library
Class of 1925 (Return to top)
On its 50th anniversary, $18,000 Helmut Wolff organ was given. The remaining balance was left for maintenance.
No graduating gift was recorded.
Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Special Collections, Parks Library
Class of 1926 (Return to top)
On its 50th anniversary, the Class of 1926 made a gift to furnish the conference room or auditorium in the Scheman Building. The ticket office was furnished instead, but then it was moved to Stephens Auditorium.
Also refurnished thanks to the Class of '26 was the West Lounge in the Memorial Union. (pictured at right)
No graduating gift was recorded.
Class of 1927 (Return to top)
On its 50th anniversary, the Class of 1927 made a gift to provide and maintain indoor decorative plants for the Scheman Building.
No graduating gift was recorded.
Class of 1928 (Return to top)
With the classes of 1929, 1930, and 1931, wrought iron gates at entrance to the Men's Lounge in the Memorial Union were provided by the Class of 1928.
On its 50th anniversary, the class also gave $15,000 for building identification signs on campus.
Class of 1929 (Return to top)
With classes of 1928, 1930, and 1931, the Class of 1929 donated wrought iron gates at entrance to the Men's Lounge in the Memorial Union.
On its 50th anniversary, the class' gift was given for the Campus Information Booth.
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