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Davenporters of Note: Lottie Boies Clapp
Women’s History Month provides reminders of the importance of the contributions of women to our present society, culture, and communities. Many women did this by filling traditional roles, but others took on non-traditional, necessary tasks—and some of them were the … Continue reading
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Tagged Clapp Mortuary, Davenport (Iowa), Lottie Boies Clapp, Women's History
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The Rise and Fall of the Hickey Brothers
In 1901, William Hickey and his kid brother Dennis pooled their savings and opened a little cigar store at 123 East Third Street. It did pretty well. So well, in fact, that in five years, they opened a second store … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport (Iowa), Hickey Brothers, Local History, William Hickey
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The Colored School Controversy
In August of 1857, Iowans ratified their State Constitution, including Article IX, which established a popularly elected state board of education authorized to provide “for the education of all the youths of the State, through a system of common schools” … Continue reading
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Tagged African-Americans, Children, Davenport (Iowa), Davenport Schools, Local History, Racism, segregation
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Gordon Van Who?
If you’re new to the Quad-Cities, you might hear someone point to a specific house, maybe a nice Craftsman-like bungalow down East Locust Street or a lovely Tudor in McClellan Heights, and say, “That’s a Gordon Van-Tine home.” And you … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Davenport (Iowa), Gordon-Van Tine, Local History, U.N. Roberts
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The Annexation Vote of 1957
At the municipal election on November 5th, 1957, the citizens of Davenport voted on a proposal to annex two separate areas totaling 28 square miles to the City of Davenport. The first area covered 11 square miles west of the … Continue reading
One hundred years ago: Davenport High School, Class of 1912
In June of this year, around 883 students graduated from our three Davenport high schools. In contrast, eighty-eight students received their diplomas from Davenport High School in June of 1912. It was one of the largest classes on record, and only … Continue reading
One hundread years ago: Tyler School Class of 1912
On June 20, 1912, students from 12 grammar schools in Davenport received diplomas. Due to the large number of graduates that year, the classes were split in two groups. Students from Washington, Monroe, Van Buren, Tyler, Taylor and Lincoln schools had their program at 10:00 … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport (Iowa), Davenport Schools, Graduations, Hostetler Studios, One Hundred Years Ago, Students, Tyler School
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Mrs. Hilda Matthey: Civic Worker or Spy?
Hilda Amalia Mueller Matthey was born in Davenport on July 16, 1869 to Christian and Elfrieda Mueller. She married Dr. Heinrich Emil Matthey on March 3, 1890, at her parents’ home on 530 Ripley Street. They made their home at … Continue reading
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Tagged Civic Clubs, Davenport (Iowa), Dr. Henry Matthey, Germany, Mrs. Hilda Matthey, Red Cross, Social Organizations, Spies, Travel, Women, World War I
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“Quietly Utilizing Our Total Ability”: The Davenport Quota Club
Quota Club International Incorporated was chartered on February 6, 1919 in Buffalo, New York. It was the first international women’s club and was made up of professional women. Quota is a Latin word that means “A share of one part … Continue reading
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Tagged Civic Clubs, Conventions, Davenport (Iowa), Hotel Blackhawk, Mabel Palmer, Publications, Quota Club, Women, Women's Organizations
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When Davenport Marched
Davenport Civil Rights History The Davenport Civil Rights Commission recently put together a Walking Tour of Davenport, highlighting sites important to the development of Civil Rights in the city. Landmarks on the tour include businesses, churches . . . and … Continue reading
