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Notes from the Organ Committee
Notes from the organ committee regarding dates and costs for the organ installationand repairs.
Paul Shaw, 1939
Paul Shaw was an important figure in the early days of aviation in Iowa City. Shaw founded the Shaw Aircraft Company and ran the airport
Elk's New Home, Iowa City, Iowa
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. First postcard sent to Othello Ray, postmarked January 31, 1913, Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent to Mary Jack, postmarked December 31, 1911, Ben…
1942 Letter from J. Kirkwood Craig to Jacob Van der Zee
Letter from J. Kirkwood Craig to Jacob Van der Zee, which he sent along with letters from John Taylor and Alvin Smith from Salt Lake City.
Main Dining Room, Hotel Jefferson, Iowa City, Iowa
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Nena Louis, postmarked January 7, 1916. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Lobby and Office, Hotel Jefferson, Iowa City, Iowa
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Nena Louis, postmarked January 7, 1916. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Air Mail plane on field at nighttime, 1925
In the fall of 1922, the Iowa City Municipal Airport was designated by the U.S. Postal Service as the eastern terminus for air mail service. Planes from Chicago would stop in Iowa City during their regular Chicago to San Francisco routes. Most of…
Air Mail plane on field, 1925
In the fall of 1922, the Iowa City Municipal Airport was designated by the U.S. Postal Service as the eastern terminus for air mail service. Planes from Chicago would stop in Iowa City during their regular Chicago to San Francisco routes. Most of…
Air Mail plane on field, 1925
In the fall of 1922, the Iowa City Municipal Airport was designated by the U.S. Postal Service as the eastern terminus for air mail service. Planes from Chicago would stop in Iowa City during their regular Chicago to San Francisco routes. Most of…
Letter from Marcia Welch to The Holtkamp Organ Company
Letter from Marcia Welch to The Holtkamp Organ Company regarding upcoming congregational vote on purchasing a new organ.
1869 Receipt for building spire at First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
A receipt for payment to apply to contract to build a spire for the First Presbyterian Church
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 Rev. Hummer’s Proposed Settlement with the First Presbyterian Church
A proposed settlement written by Rev. Michael Hummer, given to Rev. John Crozier and sent to the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Crozier’s report. Rev. Hummer asks for $400.00 down and $100.00 within the year, at ten…
Pilots, 1923
In the fall of 1922, the Iowa City Municipal Airport was designated by the U.S. Postal Service as the eastern terminus for air mail service. Planes from Chicago would stop in Iowa City during their regular Chicago to San Francisco routes. Most of…
Pilots, 1923
In the fall of 1922, the Iowa City Municipal Airport was designated by the U.S. Postal Service as the eastern terminus for air mail service. Planes from Chicago would stop in Iowa City during their regular Chicago to San Francisco routes. Most of…
Pilots, 1923
In the fall of 1922, the Iowa City Municipal Airport was designated by the U.S. Postal Service as the eastern terminus for air mail service. Planes from Chicago would stop in Iowa City during their regular Chicago to San Francisco routes. Most of…
U.S. Air Mail planes, 1923
In the fall of 1922, the Iowa City Municipal Airport was designated by the U.S. Postal Service as the eastern terminus for air mail service. Planes from Chicago would stop in Iowa City during their regular Chicago to San Francisco routes. Most of…
Air Mail plane flying over field,. 1923
In the fall of 1922, the Iowa City Municipal Airport was designated by the U.S. Postal Service as the eastern terminus for air mail service. Planes from Chicago would stop in Iowa City during their regular Chicago to San Francisco routes. Most of…
Air Mail plane at Iowa City Airport field, 1923
In the fall of 1922, the Iowa City Municipal Airport was designated by the U.S. Postal Service as the eastern terminus for air mail service. Planes from Chicago would stop in Iowa City during their regular Chicago to San Francisco routes. Most of…
Equipment order, 1882
Order sent to Sandwich Manufacturing Company
1971 Letter about selling the First Presbyterian Church building to the University
Letter from Noel Willis to University of Iowa President Willard Boyd regarding the possibility of selling the church building to the University of Iowa
1923 First Presbyterian Church officers meeting minutes
Minutes from October 14, 1923, joint meeting with all church officers
1844 Letter and envelope from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer
Letter from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer, written during one of Rev. Hummer's trips out east to raise funds for the construction of the Church.
1971 Request to sell First Presbyterian Church building
Request by First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City to Presbytery of South East Iowa to sell the church building
1869 Receipt for building spire at First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
A receipt to apply to the contract for building a spire for the First Presbyterian Church
Southeast Corner of Clinton and Washington Streets, Iowa City, Iowa
The location of the Johnson County Savings Bank at the time of this postcard was at 102 South Clinton Street, on the southeast corner of Clinton and Washington Streets. Postcard sent to Katie Reiss, postmarked October 23, 1907. Ben Franklin 1-cent…
1934 Letter from Henry Fisk to Willis Mercer regarding the installation of the new organ in the Church
Letter from Henry Fisk to Willis Mercer, regarding the completion of the installation of the new organ in the Church. Henry Fisk was an architect involved with the installation, and Willis Mercer was on the Board of Trustees of the Church.
Specifications and prices for a new organ from The Holtkamp Organ Company
Specifications and prices for a new organ from The Holtkamp Organ Company
1853 Request for Rev. Michael Hummer to be paid $490.00
A request by the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City, to the Treasurer of the Church, stating that Rev. Michael Hummer should be paid $490.00 out of any available Church funds. This request comes after many months of…
Letter from R.J. Bennett of the Bennet Organ Company to Roy C. Aurner of Iowa City
Letter from R.J. Bennett of the Bennet Organ Company to Roy C. Aurner of Iowa City regarding progress on getting an organ for the church.
Telegram from Sam Whiteside, Jr. of the American Seating Company to Mr. Mcleod
Telegram from Sam Whiteside Jr. of the American Seating Company to Mr. McLeod regarding a postponed meeting.
1934 Letter from BG Austin to WW Mercer of the First Presbyterian Church regarding the receipt of payment and invoice for the new organ
Letter from BG Austin to WW Mercer of the First Presbyterian Church regarding the receipt of payment and invoice for the new organ.
Proposed chamber modifications
Plans for proposed chamber modifications at First Methodist Church
Sulfur Steam Baths, Mens Department
Sulfur Steam Baths was a Turkish Bath located at the corner of College and Capitol Streets. Postcard sent to Joe Anclaux, postmarked October 31, 1917. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Letter from A.M. McLeod to Max Hess of the Kilgen Organ Company
Letter from A.M. McLeod to Max Hess of the Kilgen Organ Company regarding proposed modifications to the space.