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Iowa Flying Club, 1948
The Iowa Flying Club was a recreational organization consisting mainly of Iowa students. The group cooperatively acquired a Cessna 120 aircraft in the fall of 1946 with member dues. Members, all of varying degrees of flying skill, shared the plane. …
Iowa Flying Club, 1948
The Iowa Flying Club was a recreational organization consisting mainly of Iowa students. The group cooperatively acquired a Cessna 120 aircraft in the fall of 1946 with member dues. Members, all of varying degrees of flying skill, shared the plane. …
Letter from H. A. Chakoski of the American Seating Company to the Kilgen Organ Company and First Methodist Church
Letter from H. A. Chakoski of the American Seating Company to the Kilgen Organ Company and First Methodist Church regarding matching the organ console to the finish of the pews and furniture.
The Dresden, Iowa City, Iowa
The Dresden China Store was located at 13 and 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. Postcard sent to Mrs. Elmer Bright, postmarked February 19, 1910. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City
The location of Prairie Lights at the time of this postcard was 100 South Linn Street, Iowa City. Postcard sent to Gerry Mansheim, postmarked February 17, 1983. Dog and cat 13-cent stamp.
Child Farmers and Geese
Postal information in German, Czech, Russian and other languages is printed on the back of postcard. Postcard sent to Ella McAllister, postmarked February 15, 1909. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
1998-2005: Mayor Ernest Lehman
Ernest Lehman was mayor of Iowa City from 1998 to 2005, serving four terms.
1998 Titanic Fundraiser
Rick Archbold, author of Last Dinner on the Titanic, with Borden Stevens, niece of a Titanic survivor
1998 Titanic Fundraiser
Attendee dressed as a steerage passenger
1998 Titanic Fundraiser
Mary Gantz, co-chair of event planning
1996: Mayor Naomi Novick
Naomi Novick was mayor of Iowa City from 1996 to 1997, serving one term.
South Dubuque Street, 600-Block, 1995
Dated July 1995.
Iowa Avenue, 100-Block, 1995
Paris Cleaners, Easyplace, Joe's Place. Dated July 1995.
1994: Mayor Susan Horowitz
Susan Horowitz was mayor of Iowa City from 1994 to 1995, serving one term.
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…
