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A Fine Day for a Dedication
Have you ever wondered if children of the nineteenth century groaned when it was time to return to school after summer break? If they did grumble about such things the week of September 10, 1866 would have been the time–back … Continue reading
October is National Archives Month
October is National Archives Month, when we attempt to “Celebrate the American Record.” If not for all these records, there would be very little for researchers to go on when it came to family history or investigating political, social or … Continue reading
The Free and Independent State of Scott
As has been said before here, Davenport was the home to many breweries and saloons in the mid-1800s. This wasn’t a problem during the Civil War, when those of a teetotal inclination had other things to worry about. But once … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport, Ernst Claussen, Iowa, Prohibition, The September Project
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Archives, the historical record and freedom
If you’re a regular visitor to this blog, you’ve read lots of brief histories of people, events and places in Davenport and Scott County. Have you ever thought “that doesn’t sound accurate to me” or wondered “just how do they know that?” … Continue reading
Posted in Library, Local History
Tagged Davenport City Archives, Special Collections, The September Project
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A Veteran’s View: Dale Elliot
Since 2004, libraries across the world have organized events about freedom and issues that matter to their communities during the month of September. This grassroots project favors free over fee, public over private, and voices over silence. Throughout the week of … Continue reading
Voices of City Government Past and Present
Since 2004, libraries across the world have organized events about freedom and issues that matter to their communities during the month of September. This grassroots project favors free over fee, public over private, and voices over silence. Throughout the week of … Continue reading
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Tagged City Council, Davenport, Special Collections, The September Project
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A Veteran’s View: Joan McAdams
Since 2004, libraries across the world have organized events about freedom and issues that matter to their communities during the month of September. This grassroots project favors free over fee, public over private, and voices over silence. Throughout the week of … Continue reading
An Invitation – Part 2
Have you ever pushed that button and regretted it?? Well, I did that today with our invitation. Here is the rest of the information! Who is Invited? Genealogists When? Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Where? Richardson-Sloane … Continue reading
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An Invitation
Find all the leaves (and maybe a couple of nuts??) on your family tree at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collection Center’s Fall Genealogy Night. Spend this special evening with other genealogists and access the best collection of genealogy records and historic … Continue reading
Dred Scott Slept Here
In 1833, John Emerson, an army physician, moved to Fort Armstrong on the Mississippi River Island now called Arsenal Island. With him, Dr. Emerson brought his slave, Dred Scott, whom he had purchased in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Emerson became … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. John Emerson, Dred Scott, freedom, The September Project
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