Willard R. Hansen Papers, 1971-1981
Collection Overview
Title: Willard R. Hansen Papers, 1971-1981
Record Series: MsC-26
Record Group:
Manuscripts
Creator: Willard R. Hansen
Date: 1971-1981
Extent: 8 boxes (3.13 linear feet)
Repository: Special Collections and University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Language: Materials entirely in English.
Information for Users
Accessing the Collection:
No restrictions. Materials are open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition:
Materials were first donated to SC&UA by William Hansen in 1981.
Sensitive Materials Statement: Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy or similar laws, and the Iowa Open Records Law (see Iowa Code § 22.7). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Northern Iowa assumes no responsibility.
Preferred Citation: [Identification of item] in the Willard R. Hansen Papers, Manuscript Record Series MsC-26, [folder number], University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
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Historical Note
Willard R. Hansen (b. 1931) sold real estate and insurance in his native Cedar Falls. He served two terms in the House and two terms in the Senate of the Iowa General Assembly before retiring from the legislature in 1981 to work as a lobbyist for a contractors' association.
Scope and Content
The papers in this collection concern Hansen's work with education legislation during his years in the General Assembly. Boxes 1-3 contain publications and reports dealing with education with emphasis on educational financing and Iowa education. Boxes 4-8 include correspondence, memos, clippings, reports, and notes dealing with Hansen's experience with Iowa education legislation. Of special importance is material concerning Area Education Agencies (A.E.A.) and special education.
Inventory
BOX 1
Folder 1: Profile of Region VII - Educational Programs, 1976
Folder 2: Dollars and Sense, 1976
Folder 3: "Bakke and Beyond" seminar, 1978
Folder 4: Iowa 2000 - Final Report
Folder 5: DPI - Bills of 66th General Assembly, 1975
Folder 6:Texas Weighted Pupil Study, 1973
Folder 7: Analysis of the Process & Methodology of a School Finance Study, 1973
Folder 8: Study of the Planning and Coordination of Postsecondary Education in Iowa, 1973
Folder 9: Financing Education Programs for Handicapped Children, 1972
Folder 10: State Legislatures & American Education
BOX 2
Folder 1: Iowa School Foundation Plan, 1973
Folder 2: Major School Finance Changes in 1973
Folder 3: Selected Data on Iowa Public Schools, 1972
Folder 4: Financing Iowa Schools, 1973
Folder 5: Facts About Iowa Schools, 1974
Folder 6: Options for Financing - Special Education
Folder 7: Special Education in the States, 1974
Folder 8: Chronically Disruptive & Emotionally Disturbed Children in Iowa Public Schools
Folder 9: Assessment of the Tax & Expenditure Equity..., 1976
Folder 10: Analysis of the Process & Methodology of the Delaware School Finance Study, 1973
Folder 11: Description & Analysis of the Process & Methodology of the Delaware School Finance Study, 1973
Folder 12: School Finance Litigation
Folder 13: School Finance Reform in 1973
Folder 14: Practical Problems of Studying School Finance Reform, 1973
Folder 15: Strategies & Tactics for Achieving State School Finance Reform, 1973
Folder 16: Future Directions for School Finance Reform, 1973
Folder 17: Proposed Rules for A.E.A. media centers, 1974
Folder 18: Guide to Educationally Related Organizations in Iowa, 1973
BOX 3
Folder 1: Small high school report & statistics, 1974
Folder 2: Improving Education for Iowans, 1971
Folder 3: Truesdell Reports
BOX 4
Folder 1: P.U.R.E.
Folder 2: I.S.E.A
Folder 3: Education - Historical & Pre-Legislative
Folder 4: Ethics Education
Folder 5: Gallup Polls on Education
Folder 6: Gifted & Talented Education
Folder 7: School funds from overweight truck fines
Folder 8: Special Education
Folder 9: Teacher Dismissal
Folder 10: Pre-School
BOX 5
Folder 1: Truancy & Dropouts
Folder 2: Education Finance Formula
Folder 3: School Aid Bill, 1975
Folder 4: School Aid, 1975
Folder 5: A.E.A. Study Committee
Folder 6: Education Committee, 1979-1980
BOX 6
Folder 1: Education of Handicapped Children
Folder 2: Postsecondary Education - reports & bills, 1973
Folder 3: A.E.A. - Intermediate Unit
Folder 4: A.E.A. - Special Education
Folder 5: Special Education - Intermediate
Folder 6: Education - Postsecondary
Folder 7: Education - Reorganization
BOX 7
Folder 1: A.E.A. Study Committee
Folder 2: Education Committee
Folder 3: School Aid Computer Run, 1978-1979
BOX 8
Folder 1: School Aid, 1975
Folder 2: Cost of Education Index, 1973-1974
Folder 3: A.E.A. - Intermediate Unit
Folder 4: Teacher Dismissal
Folder 5: Teacher Salaries
Processing Information
Collection processed and finding aid created by University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson. Prepared for the web by Assistant Archivist Dustin Witsman, January 2015; updated, January 30, 2015 (GP). Last updated by Library Associate Dave Hoing, October 2017. Linear feet count updated on August 9, 2017.