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| 2018.070.005 Automobile |
This Chrysler was produced in 1947. Only 4,049 were produced between 1946-1949. The car cost $2,366 new. It was considered the top of line for Chrysler and was called the Town and Country Sedan. This… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.001 Stove, Wood Heating |
In 1900, a standard kitchen was considered a work room. Unlike our standard kitchens today, the kitchen was relatively small even in large homes. It contained a sink with a counter or drain board on… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.007 Harvester, Potato |
In 1900, potato crops were common throughout Iowa, and this plow was designed specifically for potato harvesting. The steel plow dug deep into the ground and turned the soil over, causing the potato… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.009 Newspaper |
Buffalo Evening News article about Clarence Bockes, a farmer from Grundy County, Iowa. Through the 1920s and 1930s, he competed in multiple corn husking contests from the local to the national level… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.010 Newspaper |
This Detroit newspaper article featured Clarence Bockes, a farmer from Grundy County, Iowa. Through the 1920s and 1930s, he competed in multiple corn husking contests from the local to the national… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.011 Cornhusker, Hand |
Exhibit of Clarence Bockes' husking gloves, as well as photographs and articles pertaining to Bockes competing at various national and state corn husking contests. Clarence Bockes was a farmer from… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.012 Wagon, Farm |
During the fall in Iowa, it is common to see combines and tractors out in the fields harvesting corn and beans. During the early 1900s, corn was handpicked by most Iowan farmers. With the help of a… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.013 Plow |
During the spring and fall months in Iowa, it is not uncommon to see tractors, combines, wagons, and plows in the field. In the early 1900s, farming technology looked much different. The most common… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.015 Wigwam |
A wigwam or wickiup was used for shelter by the Native Americans in the Great Plain territories. Its tent like structure comprises of tall saplings rooted to the ground and tied at the top to form a… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.016 Tire |
In 1931, the National Corn Husking Contest was held in Grundy County, Iowa. Orville Welch won as Theodore Balko (2nd) and Lee Carey (3rd) placed behind him. Around 35,000 people attended. It was… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.018 Automobile |
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| 2018.071.019 Automobile |
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| 2018.071.020 Print, Photographic |
This is a picture of the leaderboard from the 1939 Iowa State Corn Husking Contest. State contests were the 2nd tier in corn husking contests. Competitors first had to win a local corn husking… Read More |
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| 2018.071.021 Print, Photographic |
This object contains three photographs all relating to the 1926 and 1927 Corn Husking Contests. The men pictured in the first and second of the three photographs are members of the 1926 Corn Husking… Read More | 
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| 2018.071.027 Automobile |
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| 2018.072.001 Automobile |
This is a 1957 Lincoln automobile owned by Dr. R.G. Anspach. Dr. Anspach owned the sanitarium in Colfax, IA called the Colfax Sanitarium. This car pictured here is the last car he used to make… Read More |
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| 2018.072.002 Airplane |
In 1920, two men by the name of Clyde A. "Casey" Jones and George "Pat" Willis founded the Jones-Willis Aircraft Company on East Front Street in Colfax, IA. Both were flight instructors during WWI,… Read More | 
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| 2018.072.003 Airplane |
In 1920, two men by the name of Clyde A. "Casey" Jones and George "Pat" Willis founded the Jones-Willis Aircraft Company on East Front Street in Colfax, IA. Both were flight instructors during WWI,… Read More | 
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| 2018.072.005 Jug |
Upon the discovery of the mineral springs by crews drilling for new coal deposits, the mineral water grew in popularity. It attracted visitors from all across the country. People believed the spring… Read More | 
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| 2018.072.013 Program |
This program details the sixth annual session of the Chautauqua Assembly. The Chautauqua Movement was an adult education movement in the late 19th, early 20th century. The assembly brought music,… Read More | 
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| 2018.072.014 Program |
The Chautauqua Assembly was an adult education movement in the late 19th, early 20th century. The assembly brought music, speakers, entertainers, and more to rural communities across the U.S. On July… Read More | 
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| 2018.072.015 Brochure |
The Colfax Hotel was built in 1882 by the Old M.C. Springs Development and Improvement Company. The hotel received the name "Saratoga of the West" as it grew in popularity. In 1892, the corporation… Read More | 
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| 2018.072.016 Brochure |
The Colfax Hotel was built in 1882 by the Old M.C. Springs Development and Improvement Company. The hotel received the name "Saratoga of the West" as it grew in popularity. In 1892, the corporation… Read More | 
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| 2018.072.017 Brochure |
The Close-To-Nature Company was created in 1908 but was not incorporated under Iowa laws until 1910. The company was set up to do general manufacturing. The company was established and ran by W.H.… Read More | 
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| 2018.072.019 Tent |
The Close-To-Nature Company was created in 1908 but was not incorporated under Iowa laws until 1910. The company was set up to do general manufacturing. The company was established and ran by W.H.… Read More | 
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