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images and history

Scope and Contents This is a collection of images and ephemeral items featuring William and Ellen Wilcox.1960-1972 Grant School Davenport 6th grade class photos by Carstensen photography many of which have identification. Geology field trip taken in September 1969 by Mr. Wilcox and 6th graders; all photographs by John Evans for Davenport newspaper. 1957 Iowa Jaycees snapshots with handwritten identification on verso; 1960's General Federation of Women's Clubs...

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Photographic images in different formats taken by Wilfred Juckem of local events and sites dating from 1940-2008 including slides and prints of VanderVeer [Botanical] Park especially the Conservatory from 1968-2000s, Davenport's Skybridge 2008, 2001 flood of downtown Davenport, 2004 flooding at John O'Donnell Stadium, fire at Case plant in Mount Joy and other miscellaneous scenes.

Scope and Contents William A. Benadom practiced medicine in Davenport, IA, operating several sanitariums. This file is from Ft. Leavenworth Penitentiary where he was sentenced to one year for falsely claiming to be a licensed physician and purchasing/distributing drugs.Images in the Hostetler photograph collection posted on UMVDIA prompted the patron to contact us. He generously shared the documentation obtained from the National Archives. Substantial research done by KMO previously regarding the...

Scope and Contents Architectural plans and project files for buildings by firms William F. Bernbrock was affiliated with in the Quad-Cities and beyond. Schools, churches, commercial properties and residential properties are all represented. Mainly elevations, floor plans and sections are included. PROJECT FILES:Bettendorf High School 1953 7 prints by H.K. Williams Co.; 12 prints by Sunderbruch; Dedication programBettendorf Junior High School 1954 10 prints by Haubold...

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This digital collection contains family history records and documentation for the following families: Barnes, Fuller, Hyland, Kay, Kuhl, Milheiser, Porter, Schneekloth, Bebensee, Giddings, Ives, Kruse, Kuhl letters, Page, Porter letters, Stoltenberg.

Scope and Contents This collection contains a series of materials donated over time. The collection organization is based on individual donations. Contemporary Club "Immortals Beyond" Collection is a compilation by Dr. William Roba of biographical materials pertaining to members of the local Contemporary Club that are deceased. The nickname (of sorts) for Club members is “The Immortals”. Donated as accession 2017-08.Horoney/Russell Research Collection consists of correspondence between...

Scope and Contents This is a collection of personal papers, photographs and mementos. Paper placemats from the World War II era picturing "War Theatres" from the Golden Lion Grille at 210 Harrison are included as well as birth and deatah certificates, military documents, pencil drawings and various certificates of recognition including one from the Scott County Farewell Committee.A highlight is a Fromader studio panoramic black and white print of Class 9A from Frank. L. Smart...

Scope and Contents This is a varied collection curated by a collector. Items have to do with the Upper Mississippi Valley region, the bulk pertaining to Davenport, Iowa. Unusual items in the collection are Upper Mississippi River Refuge Trap Tags and Key 1940-2000, envelopes from the first flight of U.S. Air Mail Routes 107 (including Davenport) and 98, and early jazz audio recordings on vinyl featuring Bix Beiderbecke.ARCHIVE & MANUSCRIPT ITEMS Ephemera: Martha Bockoven...

Scope and Contents Eight sheets of correspondence to Magnus Johnson of Bishop Hill, IL which appear to be receipts dated 1854-1868. Several mention collars, two are from saddlery hardware, leather stores all in Illinois.Additionally, one mimeographed letter addressed to Willie L. Atto [sic]] of Cambridge IL and four duplicate 2.5 x 6" prints of vehicle with tag line "Has stood the test of the Cold Northwest" across the side panel. Prints in brown envelope labeled "Willis Otto" with return address...

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This collection consists of family photographic prints, nearly all identified and a 1923-1926 diary of Florence Berrigan Wingate.

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This collection contains images, genealogical binders, documents, scrapbook pertaining to Wolfe, Corson,Beck, Hecht, Diehn, Hendrickson, Lamp, Banks, Goettsch, Struck families. 2016-08-12 additional photographs, correspondence donated - identified with surnames: Beck, Struck, Lamp, Banks, Wolfe from Clinton and Scott Counties ca 1890's-1940's

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This collection contains photographs, genealogical/family correspondence, pedigree charts, and supporting records 1893-1992.

Scope and Contents "Uncommon Sense" is a newsletter created by Davenport physician Dr. George Morrissey, family doctor for the donor's family. He provided this document to his patients for their use with the general theme of reassurance in medical matters. Per the December 1964 issue nearly 10,000 copies were distributed in three years.Betty Caughlin was a relative of the donor and a long time employee of the Davenport Public Library. She wrote the "History of the Davenport Public Library" in...

Scope and Contents The collection consists of 67 handwritten letters and mailing envelopes from 21-year-old Hubbard Smith Wooten, a U.S. Navy aircraft technician to 17-year-old Dorothy Jean Siegel, a high schooler. The correspondence began when Wooten's aunt signed him up for the "Joan Crawford Club". According to the first letter, Miss Siegel began the correspondence first. Letters date from September 21, 1949 to July 22, 1952. All are handwritten in cursive. One small snapshot photograph of Miss Siegel was...

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The chain letter is an example of a World War II era scheme pretending to be for the purpose of increasing sales of Defense Stamps. The Post Office and Treasury Department spoke out against the scam. This particular letter was written by Lenora Davidson of 515 Kirkwood Boulevard, Davenport, Iowa. She was the daughter of George and Leona Davidson.

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First page of scrapbook says "My Scrap Book Of Friends Of Bettendorf and Davenport. Made Feb. 20, 1943 Saturday Night";

Contains newsclippings 1941-1944 featuring local men and women serving in military positions during World War II.

Two black and white photographic prints of Bettendorf girls softball teams with identification were separated and assigned VM89-002609 a and b.

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shows large military group in uniform, likely WWII. Approximately 8"x30"

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digitzied copies of book documenting WWII Honor Billboards honoring those who served from Iowa - Men and women in our armed forces on land; at sea and in the air; compliments of Robert C. Brown

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This collection contains image of the 1953 9th grade class of Sudlow Junior High School -original and laminated copy; 1 copy of the St. Ambrose 1957 "Oaks" yearbook; Davenport High School yearbooks for 1928, 1934, 1955, 1956.

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A CD copy of Lyn Batdorf's "Families of Thode, Zabel, Schultz and Moeller," a searchable database of family names on a DVD, and original photographs.