Tag Archives: Anniversary

Happy 175th Birthday, Iowa!

Posted on December 28, 2021 by SCblogger

Today, December 28, 2021, marks the 175th anniversary of Iowa’s admission into the Union as a state in 1846. During the 28th Congress in the Second Session, the elected House of Representatives passed “An Act for the admission of the … Continue reading →

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MOONday

Posted on July 20, 2019 by SCblogger

Local newspaper coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing and images in government document publications from the Federal Depository Library Program.      (posted by Cristina)

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Celebrating 50 years: 2018 Calendar by the Davenport Public Library

Posted on August 12, 2017 by SCblogger

We are proud to announce a very special project from the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center! A 2018 calendar featuring photographs of Davenport and Scott County, Iowa from our collection is now on sale at all three of the Davenport Public … Continue reading →

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Credit Where Credit is Due: An Invitation for You!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by SCblogger

As we’ve mentioned a few times this month, this year marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Credit Island, which took place during the War of 1812, on the fourth and fifth of September in 1814. Our Special Collections … Continue reading →

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Local History Film Screening–and More!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by SCblogger

As part of our 30th anniversary celebration, we will be having a special screening of local history film footage from our Archive & Manuscript Collections. The films will be shown this Saturday, October 20th at 1:30pm in the Film Room, … Continue reading →

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30 Years of Myths and Mysteries, Hysterical Histories, Tree-Kickin’ Genealogy…and Much More!

Posted on October 4, 2012 by SCblogger

Each department at the Davenport Public Library is valued, and the month of October affords an opportunity to celebrate the 30th birthday of one gem in particular – the hidden pearl in the Main Street Library – the Richardson-Sloane Special … Continue reading →

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