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2018.018.017 Board	This piece of wood was taken from the Andersonville Prison stockade. The prison, officially named Camp Sumter, opened in early 1864 and was open for 14 months. During this time, the prison housed 45,… Read More
2018.018.018 Handkerchief	This silk handkerchief, which was owned by a Danish resident of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is embroidered with the Danish flag. Danish settlers began arriving in Cedar Falls in 1855 and by 1871, 10% of the… Read More
2018.018.019 Postcard	This colored postcard shows the United States, a steamship used by the Scandinavian-American Line steamship company. Between 1903 and 1935, this ship transported many Danish immigrants, like those… Read More
2018.018.020 Print, Photographic	This is a photograph of Peter Melendy, an early settler and entrepreneur of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Melendy first settled in Butler County, Iowa, in 1857, but moved to Cedar Falls after his stock farm… Read More
2018.018.021 Poster, Political	This poster was published by the Woman's Division of Christian Service Board of Missions of the Methodist Church. The poster displays the message "Women Fought for the Vote, Let's Make the Vote Count… Read More
2018.018.022 Uniform, Military	Pictured above is a brown dress shirt worn under a military coat. This shirt was worn by Lt. Robert Hibbs of the 2nd Battalion during the Vietnam War. Lt. Hibbs was in command of the 2nd Battalion on… Read More
2018.018.023 Uniform, Military	Pictured above is a U.S. Army military coat. This coat was worn by Lt. Robert Hibbs of the 2nd Battalion during the Vietnam War. Lt. Hibbs was in command of the 2nd Battalion on an observation… Read More
2018.018.024 Poster	The poster listed above is for the 1986 film, Desert Bloom. It stars Cedar Falls native, Annabeth Gish. This movie includes other well known movie stars Jon Voight, JoeBeth Williams, and Ellen Barkin… Read More
2018.018.025 Certificate, Membership
2018.018.026 Invitation
2018.018.027 Nozzle, Fire Hose
2018.018.028 Extinguisher, Fire	Pyrene Manufacturing Company released its own line of "Pyrene Fire Extinguishers" in the early twentieth century. This type of extinguisher holds one quart of liquid and at least twenty-five percent… Read More
2018.018.029 Cap	The cap pictured above is a Fire Department cap worn by an early Cedar Falls firefighter. It is made from navy blue felt with a brown band and had gold cording above the bill. The bill of the cap is… Read More
2018.018.030 Drawing
2018.018.031 Card, Holiday	Paper Christmas card from 1943 depicts a scene from an earlier time. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright… Read More
2018.018.032 Card, Holiday	Holiday card unfolds to form a paper honeycomb base. Ca. 1940s For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.018.033 Card, Holiday	Brightly colored paper Christmas card of a red A-frame home in the evening, twilight depicted by purple and back trees and a yellow streak low in the sky. Includes the silhouette of a carriage pulled… Read More
2018.018.034 Card, Holiday	Christmas card constructed of multiple layers of scalloped-edged paper in white, gold, silver, and blue with a Christmas tree in the center and a floral garland beneath it. Printed verse inside "If I… Read More
2018.018.035 Card, Holiday	Christmas postcard with an image of Santa Claus surrounded by toys. Message on back: "from Kenneth to Olive A._ For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that… Read More
2018.018.036 Card, Holiday	Christmas postcard showing a child at a window with open shutters and leaded glass with a small Christmas tree and a bowl of fruit. Below is a picture of a small church. The card is pressed to form a… Read More
2018.018.037 Card, Holiday	1950s-era Christmas card. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.018.038 Card, Holiday	Christmas card postmarked 1921. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.018.039 Card, Holiday	Christmas card postmarked 1924. Verse says "A Merry Christmas With all kind thoughts and Hearty Good Wishes." For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that… Read More
2018.018.040 Card, Holiday	Christmas card produced by Eyre & Spottiswoode ca. 1879-1890s. Red silk fringe surrounds double-sided card. The greeting reads "A Glad Christmas to You." For any use other than instructional… Read More
2018.018.041 Card, Holiday	Christmas card produced by Eyre & Spottiswoode ca. 1879-1890s. Red silk fringe surrounds double-sided card. Verse reads "A Merry Christmas." For any use other than instructional resources, please… Read More