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1890 Letter from Rev. Crozier to Rev. Barrett
Letter written by Rev. John Crozier to Rev. Edward Barrett in 1890. In it, Rev. Crozier talks about Rev. Michael Hummer at length, including information about his parents, his education, and his early days as a reverend. Crozier states that Hummer’s…
1890 First Presbyterian Church Jubilee Anniversary Program
Program created for the First Presbyterian Church’s Jubilee Anniversary, which took place September 11-13, 1890. The Church celebrated 50 years of organization with special services and activities. Rev. Edward Barrett was pastor at the time.
1890 Letter from Rev. O. O. McClean regarding the Church’s 50th anniversary celebration
A letter written by Rev. Oliver O. McClean (to the then-current pastor Rev. Edward Barrett?) sending his regrets that he could not attend the First Presbyterian Church’s 50th anniversary Jubilee. The letter was written in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
1874 Sunday School Records
1874 Sunday School Record book
1873 Sunday School Attendance
1873 Sunday School Attendance record book
1870 Document detailing Stone Church property
Document recording a meeting where the First Presbyterian Church has been asked to consider a purchase of the Stone Church on Burlington St. by Rev. S. S. Howe. The document details the state of the building as well as its liabilities and any value…
1869 Contract for the building of a spire for the First Presbyterian Church
Handwritten contract between Sheets and Adams carpenters and the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church for a new spire. The contract details the amount to be paid and the conditions under which the spire will be built. Signed: Rush…
1869 Church bell subscription ledger
Ledger detailing the amounts pledged by Church members for a new bell during the years 1869-1871.
1868 Pew rent booklet
Booklet recording the cost of and rentals paid by Church members for specific pews.
1868 Church pew rent ledger
Ledger detailing amounts paid for specific pews in the First Presbyterian Church during 1868-1869.
1860 Sheriff’s Certificate—N. Oakes vs. Presbyterian Church
Sheriff’s Certificate, describing Sheriff Edmund Harrison’s posting of a specific lot of land for sale (block 86, lot 8, the northwest corner of Market St. and Clinton St.) in November, 1859. An added portion, written by N. Oakes and dated August 9,…
1853 Report to the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church
Report by Rev. John Crozier to the Board of Trustees of the Church, detailing his attempts to settle Rev. Michael Hummer’s claim against the Church for unpaid salary. The report was written in Burlington, Iowa, where Rev. Crozier had gone to meet…
1853 Report to the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church
Report by Rev. John Crozier to the Board of Trustees of the Church, detailing two monetary claims against the Church. The first claim is held by Rev. Michael Hummer, former pastor of the Church, for $658.00. The second claim is held by Miss Legare,…
1851 Cross Bill filed by the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church against Rev. Hummer
Cross Bill filed by the Board of Trustees, in response to Rev. Hummer’s Bill of Complaint against them. The Cross Bill has several questions that the Board compels the Court to have Rev. Hummer address, and also asks the Court to rule against Rev.…
1851 Response to Bill of Complaint brought by Rev. Hummer against the Church
Response by the President and the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church to the Bill of Complaint brought by Rev. Michael Hummer.
1847 Rev. Michael Hummer’s Church Book, 1845-1847
An expense ledger kept by Rev. Michael Hummer from mid-1845 to 1847. The ledger details the amounts paid for various materials and services related to building a church. Rev. Hummer was the first pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and had been…
1847 Rev Hummer’s Collection Ledger, 1847 & Expense Ledger, 1847-1850
First pages of ledger detail money collected by Rev. Michael Hummer in 1847, for the building of the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Hummer made two trips out East to raise funds for the Church, and the ledger records the amounts received in…
1847 Constitution of the First Presbyterian Church
Constitution of the First Presbyterian Church.
Johnson County, Iowa Soldiers and Sailors in the Great War 1917-1918
Book published in commemoration of World War I servicemen from Johnson County, Iowa. Includes many group photographs and a listing of all those who served, as well as a list of Gold Star recipients.
Iowa City and Its Past
Pamphlet. "Compliments of Hotel Jefferson." Scan of a photocopy of an original. Undated.
Hickory Hill Park Wild Flower Guide
Detailed descriptions of wild flowers common to Hickory Hill Park. Booklet printed with black ink on 8.5x11" multicolored paper. Includes glossary of terms. Flowers include: Poison Ivy, Jack-In-the-Pulpit, Common Sorrell, Garden Sorrel, Stinging…
Hickory Hill Park Summer Nature Guide
Detailed descriptions of various flora and fauna to be seen during a walk on the southwest part of the Hickory Hill Park nature trail during the summer season. Flora and fauna mentioned: Beaver, Honey Bee, Clover, Hummingbird, Jewel Weed, Raccoon,…
Hickory Hill Park Spring Nature Guide
Detailed descriptions of various fauna and flora to be seen during a walk on the southwest part of the Hickory Hill Park nature trail during the spring season. Flora and fauna mentioned: Solomon
Hickory Hill Park Fall Nature Guide
Detailed descriptions of various flora and fauna to be seen during a walk on the southwest part of the Hickory Hill Park nature trail during the fall season. Flora and fauna mentioned: Virginia Creeper, Poison Ivy, Yellow Shafted Flicker, White Oak,…
A Tree Walk in Oakland Cemetery
The Oakland Cemetery Tree Walk begins at the east end of Brown Street, walks along the Governor Street side of the cemetery, turns east when parallel to Church, heads back towards Brown, and turns and curves past past many of the walkways in the…
A Tree Walk in the North Side
The North Side Tree Walk begins at North Market Square and walks along Johnson, Ronalds, Van Buren, Church, Linn, Davenport, Dubuque, Bloomington, and Dodge Streets. Due to the changing nature of the neighborhood and other natural occurrences, the…
A Tree Walk in the Longfellow Neighborhood
The Longfellow Tree Walk begins at the Longfellow school parking lot, heads west on Seymour, north on Clark, west on Court, south on Summit, east on Sheridan, and back up east on Seymour Street. Due to the changing nature of the neighborhood and…
Iowa City Tree Leaves
"Some Leaves You May See on a Tree Walk". Pamphlet displays leaf shapes for trees living in the Iowa City area. Pamhplet printed double-sided on 8.5x14" green paper with black ink. Trees include the following: Apricot, Eastern Arborvita, Mountain…
A Tree Walk in Goosetown
The Goosetown Tree Walk begins at the Hickory Hill parking lot off of Bloomington Street and ends at the Hickory Hill park trees near Cedar Street. The tour walks along Bloomington, Reno, Center, Davenport, Pleasant, and Cedar Streets. Due to the…
The Iowa City Cook Book, 1898
"A collection of well tested recipes contributed by the Ladies of Iowa City and Vicinity"
