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1880-1881: Mayor William Morrison
William Morrison was Iowa City's mayor from 1880 to 1881, serving two terms.
1874 Sunday School Records
1874 Sunday School Record book
1874: Mayor Moses Bloom
Moses Bloom (1833-1893) was mayor of Iowa City in 1874, serving one term. Bob Hibbs wrote the following for the Iowa City Press Citizen's Fabulous 150, "Born in France, he arrived in Iowa City in 1857, becoming the first long-time clothier. After…
1873 Sunday School Attendance
1873 Sunday School Attendance record book
1869 Church bell subscription ledger
Ledger detailing the amounts pledged by Church members for a new bell during the years 1869-1871.
1868 Church pew rent ledger
Ledger detailing amounts paid for specific pews in the First Presbyterian Church during 1868-1869.
1868 Pew rent booklet
Booklet recording the cost of and rentals paid by Church members for specific pews.
1864-1868: Mayor George McCleary
George McCleary was mayor of Iowa City from 1864 to 1868, serving five terms.
1863: Mayor Joel Buttles
Joel Buttles was mayor of Iowa City in 1863, serving one term.
1860: Mayor Peter Dey
Peter Dey was mayor of Iowa City in 1860, serving one term.
1859: Mayor Moses Morseman
Moses Morseman was mayor of Iowa City in 1859, serving one term. According to History of Johnson County, Iowa...1836-1882, Mayor Morseman was "a retired physician" (1883/1973, p. 880).
1858: Mayor Charles Ransom
Charles Ransom was mayor of Iowa City in 1858, serving one term.
1856: Mayor John Carlton
John Carlton was mayor of Iowa City in 1856, serving one term.
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 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…
1940 Letter from Guy L. Barnes detailing McCready genealogy
A letter from Guy Barnes detailing the McCready family. It mentions James M. McCready and Sarah McCready, who were early members of the Church in Iowa City. It also mentions Almon Barnes, who was ruling elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Scott…
Burkley Imperial Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
The Burkley Imperial Hotel was located at 9 East Washington Street. Postcard sent from Mary to Frank Harding, postmarked December 9, 1912. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
1941 Letter from John H. Taylor to J. Kirkwood Craig
Letter from John H. Taylor to J. Kirkwood Craig, related to Craig's search for information about the Church's missing bell.
John Taylor was the President of the Temple Square Mission in Salt Lake City.
John Taylor was the President of the Temple Square Mission in Salt Lake City.
Bird's Eye View, Iowa City, Iowa
Postcard sent to O.A. Conklin, postmarked December 4, 1913. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
W.P. Hohenschuh: "A Happy and Prosperous New Year"
At the time of this postcard, W.P. Hohenschuh owned a furniture store located at 20 South Dubuque Street. Sent to W.S. Pratt, postmarked December 30, 1906. Ben Franklin 1-Cent stamp.
1941 Letter from Alvin F. Smith to Rev. J. Kirkwood Craig
Letter from Alvin F. Smith to J. Kirkwood Craig, related to Craig's search for information about the Church's missing bell. Smith relates that there are two bells in possession of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, one of which came from…
Van Meter Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
The Van Meter Hotel was located at 311 East Iowa Avenue. It was the predecessor to the Harmon Building, which was demolished in 1999 to make way for the Tower Place and parking ramp. Postcard sent from Alice Warren to Charles Leedham, postmarked…
"Iowa City, Iowa, Dec 23-07. A corner of my office"
Postcard sent to Mabel Walker, postmarked December 23, 1907. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
1950 Nails from floor of Old Brick
Photographs of nails from the floor of Old Brick, along with accompanying envelope.
Letter from J.M. Peard of the Bennet Organ Company to Roy C. Aurner of Iowa City
Letter from J.M. Peard of the Bennet Organ Company to Roy C. Aurner of Iowa City regarding continued delay in getting an organ for the church.
1923 First Presbyterian Church officers meeting minutes
Minutes from December 16, 1923, meeting with church officers
First United Methodist Church 160th Anniversary Commissioned Anthem
First United Methodist Church 160th Anniversary Commissioned Anthem music booklet.
1923 First Presbyterian Church officers meeting minutes
Minutes from December 9, 1923, meeting with church officers
1956 Festival Service Commemorating the Centennial of the Building
Service booklet from 1956, marking the centennial celebration of the Church building (Old Brick).
1956 Litany of dedication booklet
Litany of dedication for bible markers and a pulpit scarf that were presented as a memorial to Matthew Slemmons. Back cover has historical information about, and a photo of, Mr. Slemmons.
Carnegie Library Construction, 1903
Carnegie library building under construction in 1903. The Carnegie Library at 212 South Linn Street opened its doors on Thursday, October 27, 1904.
Carnegie Library Construction, 1903
Construction of the Carnegie library building in 1903- 4 wheel horse-drawn buggy in foreground. The Carnegie Library at 212 South Linn Street opened its doors on Thursday, October 27, 1904.
Letter from Eugene L. Kilgen, President of the Kilgen Organ Company, to Earl E. Harper
Letter from Eugene L. Kilgen, President of the Kilgen Organ Company, to Earl E. Harper regarding delayed delivery of the organ due to parts shortages.