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2018.051.044 Portrait	Pearl Jeffords Minor of Stilson, Iowa, served in many roles in the field of education. During her career, she taught in a country school, Stilson's high school and served as a teacher and principal… Read More
2018.051.045 Wagon	This photograph shows a small wagon that Stilson, Iowa's, blacksmith, "Dad" Richardson, made. Richardson made this wagon for a Stilson family to use in an Independence Day parade. Content can be used… Read More
2018.051.046 Map	This map shows the communities, townships, and railroads of Hancock County as they appeared around the turn of the 20th century. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Geo. 9-12.24… Read More
2018.052.003 Clipping, Newspaper	This news articled published in the December 13th issue of the Bystander talks about the record attendance of African Americans at the State University of Iowa. The article explains that the… Read More
2018.052.004 Clipping, Newspaper	This article was published in the Des Moines Register on July 19th, 1942. The article refers to the WAAC or the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps arrival to Fort Des Moines to take over for soldiers in… Read More
2018.052.005 Clipping, Newspaper	This article was published in the Oelwein Register on December 16th, 1955. The topic of the article is about how students and faculty of the University of Iowa practices race equality on campus.… Read More
2018.052.007 Clipping, Newspaper	This article covers the story of 1955 S.U.I contest. Miss Dora Lee Martin was crowned queen, making her the first African American woman to win the spot. Ms. Martin states in the article how the… Read More
2018.052.008 Diary	This diary was owned by George M. Shearer. Shearer was a soldier during the Civil War. He belonged to Company E in the 17th Iowa Infantry. This diary follows Shearer's journey as a soldier and… Read More
2018.052.009 Diary	Originally an Iowan farmer, Lot Abraham was a soldier during the Civil War. This diary follows his war time experience during 1863 in 4th Iowa Cavalry, which were involved in the Vicksburg Campaign.… Read More
2018.052.010 Music, Sheet	"Give Us the Ballot" by Lilla C. Bliven is a song dedicated to the Political Equality Club of Emmetsburg, IA. The Political Equality Club was a women's activist group based around the ideals of women… Read More
2018.054.001 Dryer, Corn	In the early years, all corn was picked by hand. There were special pegs and hooks that were strapped onto the hand to make this easier. Throughout the day, the best ears were saved and put in a box… Read More
2018.054.002 Engine, Steam	Steam engines, as pictured, were used to power threshing machines in order to remove seeds from grain by beating the crop. A rubber belt would be connected from the wheel of the engine to the wheel… Read More
2018.054.003 Hook, Corn	A husking hook and/or finger protector allowed the person picking to more easily grasp the ear. Those who were skilled had one ear hitting the bang board and one in the air as they were taking… Read More
2018.054.004 Hook, Husking	A husking hook and/or finger protector allowed the person picking to more easily grasp the ear. Those who were skilled had one ear hitting the bang board and one in the air as they were taking… Read More
2018.054.005 Tongs, Ice	Ice tongs were used to lift and transport blocks of ice. The prongs on the end would dig into the ice, ensuring it would not slip while being moved. Content can be used with the following standards:… Read More
2018.054.006 Wagon, Ice	When only the very well off had refrigerators - merchants, bankers, professional people maybe- most folk had an ice box. Ice would be delivered one day a week. A large square white card with the word… Read More
2018.054.007 Washer, Clothes	Clothes were first washed on a wash board. Then a stomper was used and the washboard was used to rub spots. Eventually a washing machine came to be used. At first there was a lever that was pushed… Read More
2018.054.008 Print, Photographic	During the Great Depression, there were many unemployed people. One of the programs that FDR instituted was hiring these unemployed for public works projects. In Iowa this was building dams, swimming… Read More
2018.054.009 Ax, Ice	An ice axe would be used to cut and shape ice into blocks for transportation. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Change and SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact… Read More
2018.054.010 Tongs, Ice	Ice tongs were used to lift and transport blocks of ice. The prongs on the end would dig into the ice, ensuring it would not slip while being moved. Content can be used with the following standards:… Read More
2018.054.011 Crusher, Ice	This device would have been used to crush ice to make popular treats such as snowcones or other desserts. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Change and… Read More
2018.054.012 Plow, Ice	An ice plow would be used to cut deep groves into the ice to make for easy removal in the ice harvesting process. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological… Read More
2018.054.013 Hook, Ice	Ice hooks were used to pull or drag ice blocks after harvesting. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Change and SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy… Read More
2018.054.014 Saw, Ice	An ice saw was used to deepen the grooves cut by the plow to remove ice blocks during harvesting. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Change and SS-Econ… Read More
2018.054.015 Saw, Ice	A horse-drawn ice saw was used to deepen the grooves cut by the hand-plow to remove ice blocks during harvesting. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological… Read More