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Happy Holidays from Special Collections: Christmas images from Velma Schmidt

Posted on December 19, 2025 by SCblogger

Velma Schmidt was born in Davenport, Iowa on March 6, 1886 to Oswald and Agatha (Bruhn) Schmidt. Her father, one of the owners of the Roddewig-Schmidt Candy Company, named a chocolate candy after his oldest child and only daughter. “Velma” … Continue reading →

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QC Christmas Trees, 1950’s Style

Posted on December 21, 2018 by SCblogger

While looking through photographs from 1959, we came across one with a Christmas tree. Our curiosity piqued, we began looking for more local images from the 1950’s that showed different styles of trees and decorations. As our gift to you … Continue reading →

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