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ObjectID Object Description
2018.054.016
Separator, Cream
Milking cows by hand and then separating was an example of a labor intensive task done by most every farm family. Children were involved in the milking, bringing the cows in from the pasture, making… Read More Separator, Cream
2018.054.017
Separator, Cream
Milking cows by hand and then separating was an example of a labor intensive task done by most every farm family. Children were involved in the milking, bringing the cows in from the pasture, making… Read More Separator, Cream
2018.054.018
Bottle
Milking cows by hand and then separating was an example of a labor intensive task done by most every farm family. Children were involved in the milking, bringing the cows in from the pasture, making… Read More Bottle
2018.054.019
Bag, Doctor's
Country doctors treated illnesses such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, pneumonia, measles and scarlet fever. House calls were the rule because there were no hospitals in the county. Visits were made… Read More Bag, Doctor's
2018.054.020
Microscope
Country doctors treated illnesses such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, pneumonia, measles and scarlet fever. House calls were the rule because there were no hospitals in the county. Visits were made… Read More Microscope
2018.054.021
Scale
Country doctors treated illnesses such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, pneumonia, measles and scarlet fever. House calls were the rule because there were no hospitals in the county. Visits were made… Read More Scale
2018.054.022
Holder
Almost all farms in Wright County had low wet spots that could not be used for farming until they were drained. Only the tops of the hills could be farmed. Farmers dug tile ditches by hand or hired… Read More Holder
2018.054.023
Hook
Almost all farms in Wright County had low wet spots that could not be used for farming until they were drained. Only the tops of the hills could be farmed. Farmers dug tile ditches by hand or hired… Read More Hook
2018.054.024
Shovel
Almost all farms in Wright County had low wet spots that could not be used for farming until they were drained. Only the tops of the hills could be farmed. Farmers dug tile ditches by hand or hired… Read More Shovel
2018.054.025
Spade, Ditching
Almost all farms in Wright County had low wet spots that could not be used for farming until they were drained. Only the tops of the hills could be farmed. Farmers dug tile ditches by hand or hired… Read More Spade, Ditching
2018.054.026
Tile, Drain
Almost all farms in Wright County had low wet spots that could not be used for farming until they were drained. Only the tops of the hills could be farmed. Farmers dug tile ditches by hand or hired… Read More Tile, Drain
2018.054.027
Thresher
Threshing is the process of removing the grain from the stalk while separating out the seeds. While the process was originally done by hand, the development of threshing machines in the mid-19th… Read More Thresher
2018.054.028
Wagon
When corn was harvested by hand, a triple box was the wagon used. A triple box has three twelve inch boards with an extra board on one side to stop and drop the thrown ear. The wagon was drawn by a… Read More Wagon
2018.056.001
Map
One of eight large-scale pictorial maps of midwestern states showing routes and post offices of the Railway Mail Service. Designed by Chicago railway mail clerk Frank H. Galbraith to help employees… Read More Map
2018.056.002
Map
Township and county map of the northern United States showing the Iowa & Missouri State Line Railroad and its connections, along with drainage, cities and towns, and the railroad network… Read More Map
2018.056.003
Map
Map of the midwestern states showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, township and county boundaries, and the completed, proposed, and under-construction railroads. Map also shows the… Read More Map
2018.056.004
Capitol
Iowa state capitol in Des Moines, Iowa by photographer Arthur Rothstein. Content can be used with the following standards: 8th grade SS-Gov. 8.25 Iowa Government in a lesson on Iowa's state capitol… Read More Capitol
2018.056.005
Map

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Gov. 9-12.28 Iowa Issues and Policies in a lesson on safety standards and… Read More

Map
2018.056.006
Map

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Gov. 9-12.28 Iowa Issues and Policies in a lesson on safety standards and… Read More

Map
2018.056.007
Bridge, Railroad
3/4 VIEW FROM NORTHWEST - Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Viaduct, Spanning Des Moines River at Chicago & Northwestern Railroad tracks, Boone, Boone County, IA. Content can be used with the… Read More Bridge, Railroad
2018.056.009
Map
Township and county map showing drainage, cities and towns. Railroads are distinguished by color and name. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Geo. 9-12.24 Iowans Influence Iowa… Read More Map
2018.056.010
Map
Map of Iowa exhibiting the townships, cities, villages post offices, railroads, common roads & other improvements. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Geo. 9-12.24 Iowans… Read More Map
2018.056.011
Map
1868 Bird's eye view of the city of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Geo. 9-12.24 Iowans Influence Iowa Environment in a lesson on the establishment… Read More Map
2018.056.012
Map
Map of Linn County, Iowa. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Geo. 9-12.24 Iowans Influence Iowa Environment in a lesson on the establishment and settlement of Iowan towns. For any… Read More Map
2018.056.013
Map
Map of Black Hawk County, Iowa. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Geo. 9-12.24 Iowans Influence Iowa Environment in a lesson on the establishment and settlement of Iowan towns. For… Read More Map