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Papers of Dan E. Branson
RG 99.0245
Collection Dates: 1954-1995
0.25 ft.

Access and Restrictions: This collection is open for research.

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Acquisition and Processing Information: These papers were transferred to the University of Iowa Libraries from Professor Branson in November 1995. Processed by Earl M. Rogers in July 1997. Guide posted to the Internet 2000; updated January 2008.

Photographs: None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Scope and Contents

The Dan E. Branson Papers consist of originals and photocopies of awards and honors, a curriculum vitae with supplements, student evaluations, and subject folders on Branson’s career in engineering education.


Biographical Note

Dan Earle Branson was born in Dallas, Texas, November 13, 1928. His degrees were B.C.E., Auburn University, 1954; M.C.E., 1956; and Ph.D., University of Florida, 1960. Branson taught civil engineering at the University of Alabama and Auburn University and, since 1963, the University of Iowa. An authority on the deformation of concrete structures, he was the structural designer of the spiral pedestrian overpass at Burlington Street and Riverside Drive, Iowa City; published many books and articles; and earned many awards in engineering.



Box Contents List

Box 1

Awards

Curriculum vitae with supplements

Honors

Publications on concrete structures

Structural designs

Biography

Teaching and research summary

American Concrete Institute code

Spiral ramp in Iowa City, 1969

Environmental flow facility, 1975

High school sports

Fredine Branson - biography