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Category Archives: Library
Exhibit: The 1920s
For our first exhibit of the year, we are taking a look back at life in Davenport a century ago. What kinds of books were children and grown-ups checking out from the library? What were the people attending the symphony … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Library, Local History
Tagged 1920s, African-Americans, Bix Beiderbecke, book displays, books, displays, exhibit, Floyd Dell, Jazz, local authors, Maps, newspapers, Tri-City Symphony
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Happy Birthday, Judge John Forrest Dillon
John Forrest Dillon was born in Washington County, New York on December 25, 1831. His family moved to Davenport in 1838 when he was 7 years old. He attended Father Pelamourgues’ school at St. Anthony’s Church until the age of … Continue reading
Posted in Library, Local History
Tagged Ana Price Dillon, birthdays, Davenporters of Note, John Forrest Dillon, Judge Dillon, Paintings, Portraits
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Who Was George Davenport?
The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Department of the Davenport Public Library is pleased to present another installment in our ongoing Local History Lecture Series this coming Thursday evening, August 15th, at 6:30PM in the Large Meeting Room at the Main Street location. … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Library, Local History
Tagged Colonel George Davenport, displays, lectures, LibGuides, Rock Island (Illinois)
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Summer 2019 Internship Experience
This summer, The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center had the wonderful opportunity to have Tyler Watts, a senior at St. Ambrose University, intern with us. He is interested in a career in the library and museum profession. During his time in … Continue reading
Davenport Transport: A Journey Down Memory Lane
This past Tuesday evening, June 18th, local historian and collector Merle Vastine treated the audience at the Main Street library to stories inspired by selection of images from his vast private collection as part of “True Tales of the Quad … Continue reading
Posted in Library, Local History
Tagged automobiles, Merle Vastine, Photographs, Steamboats, trains, trucks, vehicles
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“Libraries = Strong Communities”: DPL in April 1919
As our way of celebrating National Library Week (April 7-13) here at the RSSC Center, we are looking at examples of how the Davenport Public Library of one hundred years ago fits well into 2019’s theme: “Libraries = Strong Communities.” In … Continue reading
Posted in Library, Local History
Tagged Davenport Public Library, Davenport Woman's Club, Grace Delphine Rose
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Iowa History Month: Historical and Literary Map of Iowa
March has been declared Iowa History Month by Governor Kim Reynolds. Across the state of Iowans are encouraged to discover their state’s rich history through materials and stories collected by the many cultural and historical organizations. In celebration of Iowa’s … Continue reading
The History of the Book Travels to Davenport
The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center offers the Traveling History of the Book Exhibit for Quad Citizens’ viewing and hands-on learning fun from March 1 to April 13. The exhibit features materials capturing the history of the book throughout different periods … Continue reading
Mayme A. Clayton’s Afro-American Rare Book Collection
In celebration of African American History Month 2019, we are highlighting one of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center’s microform holdings: the Afro-American Rare Book Collection. It is comprised of 152 works — many first editions — written by or about … Continue reading
Holiday Gift Ideas
We are offering a new gift idea for the holiday season. It is a gift certificate redeemable for a two hour research session with a Special Collections Librarian. It is free and is a great way to kick off any … Continue reading