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Category Archives: Local History
Flowers in December: the wedding of Minnie Elliot and James Morgan Reimers
Our Hostetler Studio Photograph Collections, which we are in the process of adding to the Upper Mississippi Valley Digital Image Archive, include negatives from many local weddings. When we can match these images with the wedding announcements in our local … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Local History
Tagged Davenport Democrat, Genealogy, Hostetler Studios, James Morgan Reimers, Minnie Elliot, Weddings
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Davenporters of Note: Julie Jensen McDonald
“I’ve set a lot of things in Iowa, and this is home. I know it, and I think you should always try to write about what you know . . . And also, there are a certain set of values … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Julie Jensen McDonald, local authors, Local History
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Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday!
The Davenport Public Library and our Special Collections Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving. We WILL be open our usual hours on Saturday, November 30th Enjoy your holiday!
Posted in Local History
Tagged Davenport Public Library, Library Hours, Thanksgiving Day
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Turkey Fun Turkey Pun!
It’s time to start thinking about writing those Turkey Notes again! Don’t know what Turkey Notes are? Our best explanation for this Davenport tradition of sharing questionable poetry can be found here. And our best staff efforts this year can … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Davenport, Iowa, Local History, Turkey Notes
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The Brilliant Nuptials of Elise Koehler and Theophilus Brown
On the 28th of November, 1913, Miss Elise Jane Koehler, daughter of Oscar and Mathilde Koehler, married Theophilus Brown at 7 o’clock in the evening at the Davenport Unitarian Church. The Koehler family was very well known in Davenport, and … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Davenport Democrat, Elise Jane Koehler Brown, Hostetler Studios, Theophilus Brown, Upper Mississippi Valley Digital Image Archive, Weddings
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The Second Chance of Mr. Teeples
Well, sometimes, it happens. Sometimes the same old story has a twist, and people are given a change to change the ending. There was a fellow in 1857 by the name of Teeples who made the grave mistake of stealing … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Horse Theft, Local History, Scott County Vigilance Committee, Teeples
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All the Way Bach: The Music Students Club
On October 7 of 1883, three women met in the Episcopal rectory on 3rd Street to enjoy a musical afternoon. Celestine Fejervary, who was trained in voice, organ, and piano, Miss Gertrude Wilkinson, who also sang, and Mrs. David Garrett, … Continue reading
Posted in Library, Local History
Tagged Local History, Music, Musicians, new resources, The Music Student's Club
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