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We’re Number One: Davenport Firsts
We felt like bragging this week, so we’ve brought out a brief list of some of the statewide or national things that happened first in Davenport. In rough chronological order: The first locomotive in Iowa was delivered in Davenport on … Continue reading
From the Archives: The Masquers
A recent addition to our Archive & Manuscript collection has brought to the forefront visions of Davenport drama and theater clubs. Davenport’s Friendly House was an early supporter of this creative outlet, first providing the venue for the “Friendly House … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Davenport, Drama Clubs, Friendly House, Friendly House Players, Iowa, Local History, Lois Murphy, The Masquers, Theater Clubs
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We Salute Our Volunteers!
Yesterday, the Davenport Public Library gave a reception to thank library volunteers for all that they do. Those volunteers who could attend included many of the wonderful people who help our Special Collections Center . What do Special Collections … Continue reading
The Fire Fighting Advance that Wasn’t
In 1899, Davenport was a growing city. This concerned those responsible for public safety, not only because the city was growing out, but because it was growing up. From a fire department’s point of view, higher buildings mean higher fires—and in … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport, Davenport Fire Department, Grain Elevators, Iowa, Local History, Peter M. Gilloley
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Mission Accomplished: Census Mortality Schedules
A few weeks ago, we mentioned the addition of two new indexes to our collection of searchable databases. One of these was the Mortality Schedules for Scott County, Iowa. Mortality Schedules are the section of each Federal Census that provides … Continue reading
Guilty Pleasures: Genealogy Blogs
Blogging is huge right now, and genealogy blogs are booming. Although our little blog hasn’t made one of these lists yet, some very thought provoking ones have. So next time you have a few minutes, you may want to do … Continue reading
In Defense of Ordinary Ancestors
“An Authority said not long ago that there are only 40 or 50 American families that are in any way entitled to the insignia of nobility, but you cannot get the average American who has made money to believe that. … Continue reading
Probate Records: Exempt from Execution
Probate records are very popular with genealogists, and no wonder. Probates basically tell the story of who got what and what it was, which is always interesting, and to this end, it includes an heir list and an inventory of … Continue reading
Not Exactly Neighborly: The City Hospital Fire of 1860
Every city experiences growing pains along the way, and Davenport, Iowa is no different. As population and businesses grew during the nineteenth century the city began to adapt. Davenport’s city council realized early on that two medical facilities to treat … Continue reading
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Tagged Arson, City Hospital, Davenport, Disease, Fires, Hospitals, Iowa, Local History, Pest Houses
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Now Available: Two New Online Indexes
We are pround to announce that our searchable Local Index Databases have increased by two! The anticipated index for the Civil War Enlistment Papers is now up and running. As you may recall, these papers are for the men who volunteered for the … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy
Tagged Census, Civil War, Davenport Public Library, Mortality Schedules, Now available, Special Collections
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