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Author Archives: SCblogger
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
Posted in Local History
Tagged Dance Etiquette, Dances, Harold Grumstrup, Helen Calvert, Leap Year, Leap Year Traditions, Library Hall, Marriage License, Marriage Proposals, Parties, Vale Pestle
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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
Posted in Local History
Tagged 1963, Bill Gluba, Civil Rights, Davenport (Iowa), Davenport Civil Rights Commission, John Howard Griffin, LeClaire Park, Mel Pettis, Msgr. J. D. Conway, Special Events and Projects, St. Anthony's Church, Walking Tours
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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
Posted in Library
Tagged Lorraine Duncan, Pat Duncan, The Lorraine Duncan Special Collections Endowment for the Davenport Public Library
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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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Say (and spell) What?: Tricky research words
Genealogy words can be tricky—ahnentafels, anyone?—and words that look or sound alike don’t help much. In order to facilitate communications and understanding—and humor, of course—we’ve collected a few of the most frequent mix-ups we’ve encountered, with definitions and examples: ____________ … Continue reading
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Tagged Fun, Genealogy, Local History
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Cool Donations: The Priester Collection
The Priester Construction Company has been a part of Davenport, Iowa since Walter and Oscar Priester, both native Davenporters, founded it in 1919—in fact, the company seems to have helped build most of it, from schools to companies to the … Continue reading
Posted in Library, Local History
Tagged Architechture, library, new resources, Priester Construction
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