1902 – Agronomy at Iowa State – 2002
American Dreamer
Friday, 20 Sep 2002 at 7:00 pm – Fisher Theater, ISU Center
Take a journey with Henry Wallace - Vice President under FDR, agricultural pioneer and American Dreamer - as you walk a path through inspiration and discovery. Adapted from the book by former Iowa Senator John C. Culver and based on the life of the famous agronomist and statesman, American Dreamer is a window into Iowa's agricultural past. By Cynthia Mercati. Based on the award-winning book, "American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace," by Senator John C. Culver and John Hyde. Director: Kathy Pingel-Powell. A production of The Iowa Touring Theatre Company. Free admission
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