Author Archives: SCblogger

Our “Special” visitors for 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by SCblogger

In 2014, genealogists and history researchers came from all over the country to the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center, to use our wonderful resources. We also had email and phone requests come in from all over the world! They came from … Continue reading →

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Holiday Hotel Menus – 1895 Dining

Posted on December 23, 2014 by SCblogger

This past Thanksgiving we explored new and interesting recipes to prepare for a holiday meal. We still wonder if anyone created some of the dishes we suggested. If not, there is still time to shop for ingredients to surprise your … Continue reading →

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New Resource! Gale Genealogy Connect : Native American

Posted on December 18, 2014 by SCblogger

The Main Street location of the Davenport Public Library will be closed until December 26th for renovations.  That means our Special Collections Center will also be closed. You will still be able to access all the genealogical and local history … Continue reading →

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Now Online! The Index to Scott County, Iowa Cemetery Records!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by SCblogger

The Main Street location of the Davenport Public Library will be closed until December 26th for renovations.  That means our Special Collections Center will also be closed. You will still be able to access all the genealogical and local history … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of Mercy

Posted on December 4, 2014 by SCblogger

On December 7, 1869 the first patient entered the new Mercy Hospital situated on the outskirts of Davenport. Started by the Order of the Sisters of Mercy , the hospital and its grounds would play a pivotal role in the … Continue reading →

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Turkey Notes of Note!

Posted on November 24, 2014 by SCblogger

It’s time to take out our stash of colored paper and puns and write those Turkey Notes! Luckily, the weather is conspiring to keep us all indoors this week, so you should have plenty of time to lovingly craft a special … Continue reading →

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Four “Helpful” Thanksgiving Menus – 1900 Style

Posted on November 19, 2014 by SCblogger

Are you in the midst of planning your Thanksgiving feast this year? Are you thinking of adding some new dishes to the same-old, same-old holiday fare? It appears that the urge to freshen up one’s Thanksgiving menu is nothing new—cooks were … Continue reading →

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Famous Beards of Davenport

Posted on November 13, 2014 by SCblogger

In case you need some inspiration for No-Shave November, here are some fantastic historic beards from our Hostetler Studio Photograph Collection. The Dumbledore look: The circus ringleader/movie villain look: The beard-scarf, for the predicted cold temperatures:   The Abe Lincoln muttonchops … Continue reading →

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The Much Photographed Wedding of Anna Streckfus and Edward Manthey

Posted on November 5, 2014 by SCblogger

Anna Streckfus married Edward Thomas Manthey on November 12, 1913. The bride was the daughter of Captain John Streckfus, owner of the extremely successful Streckfus Steamboat line, and the groom was from a wealthy and influential New Orleans family. According … Continue reading →

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Still Doing His Rounds: The Haunting of 723 Main Street

Posted on October 30, 2014 by SCblogger

Join us tonight at 7pm at the Fairmount Street Branch Library for a spooky talk from Terry Fisk, author of The Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations. Mr. Fisk’s book includes two entries for Davenport.  One is on the “Banshee of … Continue reading →

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