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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…
1856: Mayor John Carlton
John Carlton was mayor of Iowa City in 1856, serving one term.
1858: Mayor Charles Ransom
Charles Ransom was mayor of Iowa City in 1858, 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).
1860: Mayor Peter Dey
Peter Dey was mayor of Iowa City in 1860, serving one term.
1863: Mayor Joel Buttles
Joel Buttles was mayor of Iowa City in 1863, serving one term.
1864-1868: Mayor George McCleary
George McCleary was mayor of Iowa City from 1864 to 1868, serving five terms.
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.
1869 Church bell subscription ledger
Ledger detailing the amounts pledged by Church members for a new bell during the years 1869-1871.
1873 Sunday School Attendance
1873 Sunday School Attendance 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…
1874 Sunday School Records
1874 Sunday School Record book
1880-1881: Mayor William Morrison
William Morrison was Iowa City's mayor from 1880 to 1881, serving two terms.
1884, 1885, 1889-1892, 1895: Mayor C.M. Reno
C.M. Reno was mayor of Iowa City from 1884 to 1885, 1889 to 1892 and 1895 to 1896, serving five terms. According to Volume 35 of the Iowa Journal of History and Politics, Morgan Reno was the Iowa Territorial Treasurer from 1840-1846 as well as the…
1887: Mayor D.S. Barber
D.S. Barber was mayor of Iowa City from 1887 to 1888, serving one term. He was elected in a special election on February 25, 1887.
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.
C.O.D. Steam Laundry Building, 1897
The first ICPL was on the second floor of the C.O.D. Steam Laundry building at 211 Iowa Ave. opening its doors on Thursday January 21, 1897. The library initially employed one librarian and held a total of 1,300 books. Public outcry for more…
1897-1904, 1917: Mayor Frank Stebbins
Frank Stebbins was mayor of Iowa City from 1897 to 1904 and 1917 to 1918, serving eight terms. According to Volume 2 of Leading Events in Johnson County Iowa History, Mayor Stebbins helped Iowa City make progress on the paving and sewage fronts. "He…
The Iowa City Cook Book, 1898
"A collection of well tested recipes contributed by the Ladies of Iowa City and Vicinity"
Hemphill Home, 1899
J.K. Hemphill
Raising Money for the Iowa City Public Library
Photograph features Library Director Lolly Eggers
Marv Hartwig Portrait
Photograph of Marv Hartwig (1924-2008), a long time major supporter of the Iowa City Public Library.
Clinton Street, 1900s
Clinton Street Looking South from Iowa Ave
8th Grade Graduation
S.D. Whiting, Superintendant.
Cannon & Pratt Building, 1901
The second location for the ICPL was at 212 East College Street in the Cannon & Pratt building opening in June of 1901. Today most of this site is occupied by the present public library building. While rent at this new location was an additional…
Pile Driver Crew, Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Bridge, Iowa City
Frank Willard, foreman
Mary E. Hemphill, 1902
Mary E. Hemphill, age 65; picture taken in 1902 for golden wedding anniversary by Townsend, 22 S. Clinton St, Iowa City, Iowa
Joseph Kimbal Hemphill, 1902
J.K. (Joseph Kimbal) Hemphill, age 79, picture taken in 1902 for golden wedding anniversary by Townsend, 22 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, Iowa
