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ObjectID	Object Description
2018.010.014 Etching	This etching, titled "Alexander Clark - Grand Master," was created by Augustus Robin around 1895. The etching is of Alexander Clark, who is regarded as one of Muscatine's most prominent citizens.… Read More
2018.010.015 Announcement	This document, signed by President Benjamin Harrison, appointed Alexander Clark as the ambassador to Liberia. Alexander Clark was born free in Pennsylvania in 1826 and moved to Muscatine, Iowa, at… Read More
2018.010.016 Clipping, Newspaper	This short newspaper article discusses a Supreme Court ruling in favor of Alexander Clark over the Independent School District of Muscatine. Prior to this ruling, Clark sued the Muscatine school… Read More
2018.010.017 Clipping, Newspaper	This short newspaper article from the Cedar Valley Times discusses a Supreme Court ruling in favor of Alexander Clark over the Independent School District of Muscatine. Prior to this ruling, Clark… Read More
2018.010.018 Clipping, Newspaper	This newspaper clipping discusses the presentation of a flag given to the Iowa 1st African Regiment of Volunteers by the ladies of Keokuk and Muscatine. The clipping includes a speech made at the… Read More
2018.010.019 Clipping, Newspaper	This newspaper clipping discusses the presentation of a flag given to the Iowa 1st African Regiment of Volunteers by the ladies of Keokuk and Muscatine. The presentation was made by Muscatine citizen… Read More
2018.010.020 Church	This photograph, taken around 1930, shows the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Muscatine, which Alexander Clark helped found in 1850. In addition to helping found the church, Clark served… Read More
2018.010.021 Certificate	With this certificate, Iowa Governor Chester Culver officially recognized Alexander Clark as an Outstanding Iowan. Alexander Clark was born free in Pennsylvania in 1826 and moved to Muscatine, Iowa,… Read More
2018.010.023 Record, Soldier's	This soldier's record lists the names and ranks of the soldiers in Company A 35th Iowa Volunteer Regiment, also known as the Muscatine Rangers. The Company was mustered into service on September 18,… Read More
2018.010.024 Banner	This banner was created in 1908 by a group known as the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The "Sons of Veterans" group was organized in 1881 to preserve the history of soldiers who fought for… Read More
2018.010.025 Flag	This United States Infantry flag was used by Company D of the 11th Iowa Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. The Methodist Church Ladies Aid of Wilton Junction, Iowa, created and present the flag… Read More
2018.010.026 Record, Soldier's	This soldier's record lists the names and ranks of the soldier's in Company A of the Ninth Iowa Volunteer Calvary. This Regiment was mustered into service in Davenport, Iowa, on November 30, 1863.… Read More
2018.010.027 Cast, Life	These life casts of Abraham Lincoln's hands were made in May 1860 by sculptor Leonard Wells Volk. The cast for the right hand was made while Lincoln was holding a broom handle, which was meant to… Read More
2018.010.028 Plaque, Award	This plaque was presented to Cornelius Cadle III, a Civil War veteran, most likely in celebration of his accomplishments. The plaque, which is made of cast bronze, is 18 3/4 inches in diameter and… Read More
2018.010.029 Letter	This letter was written by Muscatine resident Daniel J. Parvin during the Civil War. Daniel James Parvin was born August 12, 1825 in Hamilton County, Ohio, to William and Hannah Wescott Parvin. The… Read More
2018.010.030 Letter	This letter was written by Muscatine resident Daniel J. Parvin during the Civil War. Daniel James Parvin was born August 12, 1825 in Hamilton County, Ohio, to William and Hannah Wescott Parvin. The… Read More
2018.010.031 Factory	This photograph, taken around 1920, shows several man working inside of one of Muscatine's many pearl button factories. John Frederick Boepple, a German immigrant button maker, launched the pearl… Read More
2018.010.032 Factory	This photograph, taken around 1920, shows several women working inside one of Muscatine's many pearl button factories. John Frederick Boepple, a German immigrant button maker, launched the pearl… Read More
2018.010.033 Factory	This photograph, taken around 1920, shows the large interior of one of Muscatine's many pearl button factories. John Frederick Boepple, a German immigrant button maker, launched the pearl button… Read More
2018.010.034 Factory	This photograph, taken around 1920, shows several women working inside of one of Muscatine's many pearl button factories. John Frederick Boepple, a German immigrant button maker, launched the pearl… Read More
2018.010.061 Hat, Top	This is a man's evening tophat. The tophat is made from a shaved beaver pelt and adorned with a felt band. It was made by Preston & Co. in London and was first purchased in 1907. It was a common… Read More
2018.011.001 Safe	This bank safe was once housed inside the Ocobock Bank in Corydon, Iowa. On June 3, 1871, the bank was robbed by Jesse James and other members of the James-Younger Gang. The gang left the bank with… Read More
2018.011.002 Handkerchief	On June 2, 1871, one of these handkerchiefs, either the large blue one or the smaller white one embroidered with the letter "M," was given to Alexander Miles Alcorn by one of the two members of Jesse… Read More
2018.011.003 Print, Photographic	This photograph shows George Saling, a resident of Corydon, Iowa, racing in the 1932 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, California. Prior to racing in the Olympics, Saling attended for the University… Read More
2018.011.004 Program	This program was used during the 1932 Olympic Games that were held in Los Angeles, California, between July 30 and August 14, 1932. George Saling, a resident of Corydon, Iowa, participated in these… Read More