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Sane & Safe Fourth: Doll Buggy Parades
“Even today, after a century and a quarter of national progress, we find the ideals of the Declaration of Independence still unrealized. The great woman’s movement is teaching us that women come within a proper construction of that document and … Continue reading
Davenport Fire Department: The Seagrave Hose Truck 1913
We would like to celebrate with the Davenport Fire Department. On June 20, 2020, the Fire Department announced the addition of a new Truck 1 into their fleet. This new fire truck replaces one purchased in 1996. This, of course, … Continue reading
“Juneteenth” in Davenport and the Quad Cities
Today is Juneteenth. The increased interest in the experience of African Americans since the abolition of slavery, occasioned by the renewed call for racial justice in these times, means that many of this year’s celebrations are focused on educating the … Continue reading
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Happy 150th Birthday, Schuetzen Park!
Today celebrates 150 years since the dedication and grand opening of Schuetzen Park, primarily used by Davenport Schützen Gesellschaft. On June 12, 1870, a public festival beginning with a parade at 9:00 a.m. from the old Turner Hall located at … Continue reading
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Mayflower Families: Richard Warren
2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony. Commemorative publications, programs, and tours are planned in the US, the UK, and the Netherlands by various organizations, including the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1620, 929.2, Mayflower, Mayflower Descendants, Mayflower Families, Pilgrims, Plymouth, Puritans, Richard Warren
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A Tale of Two Members from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 26
Over this past Memorial Day, we have been reflecting on people who served and supported their country during peace and war times. In our Archive and Manuscript Collections, we have many collections that recall and record personal and organizational accounts … Continue reading
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Mayflower Families: Edward Doty
2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony. Commemorative publications, programs, and tours are planned in the US, the UK, and the Netherlands by various organizations, including the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1620, 929.2, Edward Doty, Mayflower, Mayflower Descendants, Mayflower Families, Pilgrim, Pilgrims, Plymouth, Puritans
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Mayflower Families: William Brewster
2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony. Commemorative publications, programs, and tours are planned in the US, the UK, and the Netherlands by various organizations, including the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, the New England Historic … Continue reading
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Tagged 1620, 929.2, Mayflower, Mayflower Descendants, Mayflower Families, Pilgrim, Pilgrims, Plymouth, Puritans, william brewster
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Mayflower Families: William Bradford
Just as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many. 2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony. Commemorative publications, programs, and tours are planned … Continue reading
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Tagged 1620, 929.2, Mayflower, Mayflower Descendants, Mayflower Families, Pilgrim, Pilgrims, Plymouth, Puritans, william bradford
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May Day, MayDay: Saving Our Archives
May 1st to some symbolizes the start of bright, sunny weather and flowers peeking their heads from their leaves. To others, it reminds them of the tradition of children surprising friends with special baskets with flowers, popcorn, and treats. The … Continue reading
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