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ObjectID	Object Description
2018.040.017 Kit, Sewing	This sewing kit belonged to Albert Setzer, a member of the Amana Colonies in Iowa County. Setzer was one of about 30 Amana Society members who served in the United States Military during World War I… Read More
2018.040.018 Record, Military	This document certified that Albert Setzer had registered for military service. Setzer was one of about 30 Amana Society members who served in the United States Military during World War I. Due to… Read More
2018.041.001 Box, Post Office	Pascal Peolah Parker, the first postmaster of Parkersburg, Iowa, built this post office box in 1855. Parker submitted an application to the Postal Department in Washington D.C. to create a post… Read More
2018.042.001 Tile, Drain	These wood and clay drainage tiles were used by John Olson, a Swedish immigrant who settled on a farm near the town of Swedesburg, Iowa. Olson was the first farmer in the Swedesburg area to tile his… Read More
2018.043.001 Print, Photographic	This photograph shows a group of soldiers stationed at Camp Dodge near Johnston, Iowa, participating in morning exercise. After the United States entered World War I in 1917, Camp Dodge played a… Read More
2018.043.002 Print, Photographic	This photograph shows a soldier trained at Camp Dodge near Johnston, Iowa, wearing his Army uniform and holding a rifle. After the United States entered World War I in 1917, Camp Dodge played a… Read More
2018.043.003 Print, Photographic	This photograph shows a group of soldiers stationed at Camp Dodge near Johnston, Iowa, being trained in trench warfare, which played an important role in World War I. After the United States entered… Read More
2018.043.004 Print, Photographic	This photograph shows Camp Dodge, a military based located near Johnston, Iowa. After the United States entered World War I in 1917, Camp Dodge played a significant role in the expansion of the… Read More
2018.043.005 Print, Photographic	This photograph shows a groups of soldiers stationed at Camp Dodge near Johnston, Iowa, training with rifles. After the United States entered World War I in 1917, Camp Dodge played a significant role… Read More
2018.043.006 Print, Photographic	This photograph depicts a US Cavalry soldier during World War One. He is stationed at Fort Des Moines. Fort Des Moines housed a number of US Cavalry Regiments up until around 1916. From there, many… Read More
2018.043.007 Print, Photographic	This photograph depicts officers from the 17th Field Artillery Regiment stationed in Fort Des Moines. This picture was taken in the 1930s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check… Read More
2018.043.008 Print, Photographic	This is an aerial photograph of Fort Des Moines from a Southeast angle. This picture was taken in 1939. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns… Read More
2018.043.009 Newspaper	This object is a newspaper clipping which depicts two women being sworn into the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) at Fort Des Moines. The two women were Miss Marion Lichty (left) and Mrs. Robert D… Read More
2018.043.010 Print, Photographic
2018.043.011 Print, Photographic	President Woodrow Wilson addressing US Congress April 2, 1917. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.043.012 Card, Identification	World War I War Department service card for Leo P. Koster of Cascade, Iowa, indicating death from influenza and pneumonia, October 10,1918. For any use other than instructional resources, please… Read More
2018.043.013 Postcard, Picture	Camp Dodge Base Hospital Ward, 1918. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.043.014 Postcard, Picture	Battleship USS Iowa (BB-4) at sea c.1897. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.043.015 Diary	Message Book - Robert T. Smith's notes from his recovery efforts at Hill 260. Photo by Jerome Thompson, Courtesy of Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, IGSM1998.106 See TeachingIowaHistory.com article "… Read More
2018.043.016 Map	Map of Hill 260 - Robert T. Smith Collection, Iowa Gold Star Military Museum IGSM1998. See TeachingIowaHistory.com article "Robert T. Smith - Respect for the fallen, duty for the survivors" by Jerome… Read More
2018.043.017 Sketch	Sketch - Robert T. Smith made this field sketch while investigating an aircraft that crashed near a beach. Photo by Jerome Thompson, Courtesy of Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, IGSM1998.105 See… Read More
2018.043.018 Photograph	This is a photograph of the USS Iowa at the port of Santiago Harbor, Cuba. A month after the U.S. declaration of war against Spain, the vessel was used to blockade the harbor, which allowed for the… Read More
2018.043.019 Photograph	This is the Spanish battleship Vizcarla's wreckage in the aftermath of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish American War. The Vizcarla was sent to New York on a goodwill mission in… Read More
2018.044.001 Chair	This chair was made by Judge L.D. Burns of Dallas County. In addition to making this chair by hand, Judge Burns also wrote a History of Dallas County in 1879. Content can be used with the following… Read More
2018.044.002 Sled	This wooden sled was used by a resident of Dallas County, Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.