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In Memoriam: Dudley Bell Priester
Dudley Bell Priester was born January 18, 1923 in Davenport, Iowa to Oscar and Helen (Bell) Priester. According to the 1930 U.S. Federal Census, his father was vice-President of Priester Construction Company and his mother owned a gift shop. The … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: Bernard Bailey
It is with great sadness that we learned of the recent death of Bernard Bailey. We first met Mr. Bailey in 1997, when, recently retired at the age of 81 and looking to be of service, he came to the … Continue reading
In Memoriam: Alice Richardson Sloane
“Preservation and access of historical records will provide the key ingredient for success in the future for those who are able and take advantage of the lessons of life from the past. This knowledge and understanding of truth about our … Continue reading
Long time Special Collections librarian passes away
Many long time genealogists and local historians will remember Mary Herr, who worked at the Davenport Public Library for more than 40 years. She had a great interest in genealogy and local history and spent her last working years assisting … Continue reading
