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Turkey Notes: Our 2024 edition
Since we began this blog in 2008, we have revisited the unique local tradition of the Turkey Note many times over the years. This short poem using three- or four-lines along with the word “Turkey” in the first two lines … Continue reading
Turkey Notes: Ode to Bill Wundram
It’s Turkey Note time again. Our annual tribute to this uniquely Quad Cities tradition. These three- or four-line poems traditionally wrapped in colorful paper, rolled, and tied on each end with fringed edges were created for Thanksgiving. They brought laughs, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Downer, Bill Wundram, Harry Downer, Holiday Traditions, poems, Thanksgiving, Turkey Notes
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Happy Thanksgiving! Another serving of Turkey Notes, please!
‘Tis the time of the year to warm our fingers, loosen our tongues and sharpen our minds to craft a delightful turkey note. Turkey notes are an annual tradition in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. Like many activities observed and … Continue reading
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Tagged poems, Poetry, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Traditions, Turkey, Turkey Notes
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Turkey Notes for 2020
Large family gatherings for Thanksgiving may be canceled this year, but Turkey Notes will trot on forever! Here is our annual batch of poultry poems submitted by subscribers of our bi-monthly eNewsletter. Turkey gobblerTurkey stuffedTurkey, I sayGobble you up! from … Continue reading
Turkey Notes: The 2019 additions
Please type the words Turkey Notes into the search bar on the right to find past Turkey note blogs. Thanksgiving is fast approaching so we thought we would try to get in the holiday mood this week. For those individuals … Continue reading
Turkey Notes 2018
We cannot believe it was ten years ago on this date that we published our first Turkey Note blog! Our blog, and many Thanksgiving tables, would not be complete without this local tradition. Our co-worker, Sarah, gave the best explanation … Continue reading
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Tagged Holidays, Poetry, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Traditions, Turkey Notes
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Turkey Notes: A Living Memory View
It’s time! It’s time! It is Turkey Note time! Yes, we get very excited in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center right before Thanksgiving as we prepare for our annual Turkey Note blog. If you haven’t heard about this fun Quad … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Wundram, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Traditions, Turkey Notes
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Turkey Notes: The 2015 additions
As loyal readers of this blog know, this is the time of the year when we share our favorite Turkey Notes submitted by staff of the Davenport Public Library. If you are not among our regular readers, our best explanation is … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport (Iowa), Local History, Thanksgiving, Turkey Notes
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Turkey Notes of Note!
It’s time to take out our stash of colored paper and puns and write those Turkey Notes! Luckily, the weather is conspiring to keep us all indoors this week, so you should have plenty of time to lovingly craft a special … Continue reading
Turkey Fun Turkey Pun!
It’s time to start thinking about writing those Turkey Notes again! Don’t know what Turkey Notes are? Our best explanation for this Davenport tradition of sharing questionable poetry can be found here. And our best staff efforts this year can … Continue reading
