Tag Archives: Annie Wittenmyer

Happy Retirement, Ann Hetzler!

Posted on March 4, 2023 by SCblogger

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, Information Services Librarian Ann Hetzler is retiring after more than 34 years at the Davenport Public Library. Ann began working at the Davenport Public Library on July 18, 1988. She had previously worked as a … Continue reading →

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The Truth Will Out:  Annie Wittenmyer

Posted on October 13, 2022 by SCblogger

In preparation for a recent program featuring Annie Wittenmyer and the orphanage she is forever linked to in Davenport, Iowa, inconsistencies within reference works were found bringing up a number of questions. Turning to some basic documents used for family … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name? The Annie Wittenmyer Home

Posted on November 15, 2012 by SCblogger

On November 16, 1865, one hundred and fifty orphans arrived in Davenport to take up residence of the newly established Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home.  Over the years, evolved and expanded over the years as the original residents grew up, eventually accepting … Continue reading →

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“One of the grandest soldiers the North had . . . “

Posted on May 30, 2011 by SCblogger

While we take the time to remember and honor  the men and women of our armed forces who have fought to keep our country and people safe, it seems fitting that we also remember those civilians who have fought to … Continue reading →

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Novel Cuisine

Posted on February 24, 2011 by SCblogger

It’s a given in the Quad-Cities that if an organization or business is around long enough, it will produce a cookbook.  Just look at the 641.5 shelves in our Special Collections Center and you’ll see decades worth of church cookbooks, … Continue reading →

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