Category Archives: Library

2024: An Overview!

Posted on January 11, 2025 by SCblogger

The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center had a wonderful 2024! From our in person events to our virtual offerings, we have encouraged our community and beyond to learn about Davenport, Scott County and Quad Cities history. Programming We visited the Palmer … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 3, 2025 by SCblogger

Wishing all our readers a wonderful 2025!

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Happy Holidays from the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center!

Posted on December 28, 2024 by SCblogger

We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season! Please enjoy this wintery wonderland photo of Duck Creek Park from our photograph collection! (posted by Kathryn)

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QC Architecture: The Chicago Connection

Posted on November 14, 2024 by SCblogger

Join the Scott County Historic Preservation Society (https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/history/historic-preservation-society) for their November meeting featuring Ellen Shapley, an Iowa native, architectural historian, and a former guide for the Chicago Architecture Center and the Architectural Heritage Center in Portland, OR. She will be … Continue reading →

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Davenport in the Digital Public Library of America

Posted on May 15, 2024 by SCblogger

Would you like to explore the history of Davenport and Scott County but are unable to travel to our Special Collections Center to peruse our shelves and archives? With the dedicated work of the Digital Public Library of America and … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Mike Weir

Posted on April 20, 2024 by SCblogger

Charles Michael “Mike” Weir was born December 8, 1947 in Ottumwa to Gerald and Catherine Roberts Weir. He was a 1966 graduate of Ottumwa High School. He married Janice Downing on December 31, 1970. Mike Weir was hired on January … Continue reading →

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Come Tarry A While: Special Collections on Display at All Three Locations!

Posted on March 16, 2024 by SCblogger

The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections staff members designed four displays highlighting materials from its collection. Displays are scheduled to be at each library location throughout the year on a quarterly rotation. Each of the displays discussed below will be at that … Continue reading →

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Closed on Presidents Day

Posted on February 16, 2024 by SCblogger

Sadly, no one we know has planned a “Martha Washington Party” as was held in February 1900 by Mrs. William Henry (Minnie) Wiese. We do hope your Presidents Day is a wonderful day. We look forward to seeing everyone when … Continue reading →

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Happy Retirement, Karen!

Posted on February 2, 2024 by SCblogger

Another happy and sad moment for the Davenport Public Library and especially the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. Karen O’Connor is retiring today, February 2nd, 2024 after 24 years and eight months of dedicated service. Karen started in Special Collections on … Continue reading →

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Melodies and Lyrics from the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center

Posted on September 9, 2023 by SCblogger

Musical collections within the scope of a special collections department may sometimes seem like an afterthought or materials to round out a collection. In Davenport and the Quad Cities region, music was integral to many communities settling in this area. … Continue reading →

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