Tag Archives: Charles E. Putnam

The Davenport Conspiracy

Posted on September 26, 2022 by SCblogger

Mid-September through mid-October marks Iowa Archaeology Month, the perfect occasion to tell the story of Davenport’s most notorious adventures in archaeology. In January of 1877, the Reverend Jacob Gass, a Swiss-born minister serving the First Lutheran Church and aspiring antiquarian, … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History | Tagged Archaeology, Charles E. Putnam, Davenport Academy of Sciences, elephant pipes, Jacob Gass, Local History | Leave a comment

Famous Beards of Davenport

Posted on November 13, 2014 by SCblogger

In case you need some inspiration for No-Shave November, here are some fantastic historic beards from our Hostetler Studio Photograph Collection. The Dumbledore look: The circus ringleader/movie villain look: The beard-scarf, for the predicted cold temperatures: The Abe Lincoln muttonchops … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History | Tagged B. J. Palmer, beards, Charles E. Putnam, facial hair, Father Anton Niermann, G. W. French, Hostetler Studios, John C. Graham, no-shave november, Photographs, Portraits, Thomas Griggs | Leave a comment

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