Collection Timeline

1940 to 1974

1940
Contains the text to a lecture on using statistics in forecasting given for a lecture course in highway economics.

1947
Announces the election of George Snedecor as president of the American Statistical Association and includes a brief biography.

1956
Announces the publication of "Statistical Methods" and includes a brief description of the book.

1958
Announces that Snedecor, after 45 years at Iowa State, is leaving for a position at the Navy Electronics Laboratory in San Diego, California.

1969
Announces the designation of Coover Hall (formerly Electrical Engineering Building ) and Snedecor Hall (formerly Service Building) after professors Mervin Coover and George Snedecor. Includes brief biographies of both.

1974
The memorial resolution contains a brief biography of George W. Snedecor's professional life and contributions.