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| 2021.003.002 Book |
This is the cover of the Davenport High "Blackhawk" yearbook from 1916. The front cover is deep blue material, with a gold-leaf style emblem. Large letters above the emblem read, "BULLETIN," while… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.003 Book |
This is the inside cover page from a Davenport High "Blackhawk" yearbook of June, 1916. The page serves as a list of contents and what pages of the book they can be found on. The list is framed by an… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.004 Poem |
This is the first half of a poem titled, "It Happened Oddly." This poem appeared in the 1918 Davenport High yearbook and describes events as seen through the eyes of a soldier experiencing an… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.005 Poem |
This is the second half of a poem titled, "It Happened Oddly." This poem appeared in the 1918 Davenport High yearbook and describes events as seen through the eyes of a soldier experiencing an… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.006 Book |
This is a leather-bound "Blackhawk" yearbook from Davenport High dated 1918. The casing is black tanned leather with a gold-colored engraving on the front. The engraving depicts Chief Blackhawk, a… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.007 Newspaper |
This is an article from the Blackhawk student newspaper dated May 17, 1918. One of the more prominent articles details how students responded to a Board of Education decision and burned their German… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.008 Book |
This is a German language primer textbook, published by "Charles Scribner's Sons" circa 1911. The cover is red leather with black detailing and lettering around the center and edges. In the center of… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.009 Map |
This is a map of the German Empire from inside a German language textbook, circa 1911. The map details the extent of the German Empire at that time, which stretched from Denmark in the north to… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.010 Page |
This is a page out of a German language primer textbook from around 1911. The page details the first lesson in beginners' German. The lesson presented involves teaching students about the days of the… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.011 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article from the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper published on May 2, 1918. The article headline reads, "Burn German Books at the Polk School: Made a Bonfire of 50 Documents in… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.012 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article published in the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper on May 9, 1918. The article headline reads, "Discard Study of German in All Schools: Catholic Institutions of City Will Not… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.013 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article published in the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper on May 7, 1918 titled, "German Goes From Schools." It details how the Davenport school boards received commendation from… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.014 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article published in the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper on May 8, 1918. The aticle headline reads, "Map of Germany Torn From Text Books Here: Students of Pierce School 'Bury the… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.015 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article from the Davenport Democrat and Leader published on May 8, 1918. The article headling reads, ""No German!"; High Students Destroy Books: Burn Text Books Following Action of School… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.016 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an editorial article published by the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper on April 29, 1918 titled, "Putting Out the German Language." It details that the opinion of the author is that it… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.017 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article from the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper published on February 6, 1918. Its headline reads, "All Divided On German In the Public Schools: Authorities, However, Believe… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.018 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article published by the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper on May 7, 1918. The headline reads, "High Students Cheer Decision to Quit German: Big Demonstration Follows Announcement at… Read More | 
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| 2021.003.019 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article published by the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper discusses the use of racial slurs and disciplinary procedures. This content can be used with the following standards: SS… Read More |
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| 2021.003.020 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an editorial pertaining to a proposed Black Student Union, published by the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper on March 26, 1970. This content can be used with the following standards… Read More |
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| 2021.003.021 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is a letter to the editor published by the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper on March 26, 1970. This content can be used with the following standards: SS-5.26 Civil Rights SS-Gov.9-12.… Read More |
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| 2021.003.022 Clipping, Newspaper |
Races "Come Together" was published in the Blackhawk April 24, 1970. This content can be used with the following standards: SS-5.26 Civil Rights SS-Gov.9-12.28: Iowa Issues and Policy For any use… Read More |
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| 2021.003.023 Clipping, Newspaper |
Black Student Union - Not Racist? is a transcribed interview by the Blackhawk newspaper pertaining to the possible formation of a Black Student Union. This content can be used with the following… Read More |
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| 2021.003.024 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is a newspaper article by Aubrey Jordan on why a Black Student Union is necessary and important. This content can be used with the following standards: SS-5.26 Civil Rights SS-Gov.9-12.28:… Read More |
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| 2021.003.025 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article published by the Daily Times pertaining to racial problems at Davenport, Iowa's Central High School in May 1968. This content can be used with the following standards: SS-5.26… Read More |
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| 2021.003.026 Clipping, Newspaper |
This is an article published March 26, 1970 in the Blackhawk pertaining to the Peace and Freedom party, formed by the Black Panthers and Students for a Democratic Society, and the desire by students… Read More | 
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