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Coffee & Census!
Six Days until the complete 1940 Census is released! Why are we so excited about this? Because we’ve waited 72 years for the personal data—or ten since the 1930 Census—and the anticipation has been terrible. Because this Census includes 1935 … Continue reading
Real Midwives of Scott County: Celia Horst
Every once in a while we notice things that have been right in front of us (that hmm moment). Then curiosity takes over and the research begins! I recently had one of those moments. While looking through local birth records I … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Local History
Tagged Accoucheurs, Cecelia Horst, Celia Horst, Hans Horst, Midwife, Midwives
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The 1940 Census — a two-for-one!
One of the questions asked on the 1940 Federal Census was the location of the person in April of 1935. A decade is a long time and people didn’t always stay put—and some moved more than once. The Census Bureau wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Library
Tagged 1940 Federal Census, Coffee & Census, Federal Census, Genealogy, Iowa State Census, Research
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Davenporters of Note: Cecile Cooper
Cecile Cooper was born April 15, 1900, in Trenton, Missouri. After high school, Ms. Cooper attended the Madam C.J. Walker School of Beauty Culture in Chicago,* and took courses at Bethune-Cookman College, the University of Iowa, and traveled to Paris, … Continue reading
Not Gone Before His Time: The Adventures of Civil War Captain Harry B. Doolittle
On August 13, 1896 the Daily Democrat and Davenport Daily Times ran the obituary for Captain Harry B. Doolittle. The Civil War veteran had died after a fall at his residence at the Old Soldiers’ Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Interestingly, … Continue reading
“Quietly Utilizing Our Total Ability”: The Davenport Quota Club
Quota Club International Incorporated was chartered on February 6, 1919 in Buffalo, New York. It was the first international women’s club and was made up of professional women. Quota is a Latin word that means “A share of one part … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Civic Clubs, Conventions, Davenport (Iowa), Hotel Blackhawk, Mabel Palmer, Publications, Quota Club, Women, Women's Organizations
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Leap Year: When Ladies Ruled the Dance Floor
Happy Leap Year! As February 29, 2012 arrives, most of us will only give it a passing thought. Others, like Leap Year babies, will be able to blow out birthday candles on their actual birthday. Maybe even a few adventurous … Continue reading
When Davenport Marched
Davenport Civil Rights History The Davenport Civil Rights Commission recently put together a Walking Tour of Davenport, highlighting sites important to the development of Civil Rights in the city. Landmarks on the tour include businesses, churches . . . and … Continue reading
Two Reasons to Celebrate!
Lorraine Duncan, Library Director Lawanda Roudebush, and Pat Duncan Yesterday was Lorraine Duncan’s ninety-first birthday. Mrs. Duncan is a long-time member of the Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and volunteered in our Special Collections Center for many years. Her special … Continue reading
Uncovering the past: African-American Genealogy
Are you having trouble researching your African-Americans ancestors before the 1870’s? Here are some tips for tracing hard-to- find ancestors back to the Civil War and earlier: The first suggestion is to locate your family in the 1870 Census. … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy
Tagged African-Americans, Freedman's Bank, Freedmen's Bureau, Genealogy, Resources
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