This is a still photograph taken of Manoah Hedge, who is credited with writing the first contemporary history of Mahaska County Iowa. His book entitled, Past and Present of Mahaska County, Iowa includes detailed, biographical accounts of citizens who…
Teacher and abolitionist who assisted fleeing slaves on the Underground Railroad while living in Fremont County, Iowa. Taught school to Pawnee children in Pennsylvania and Nebraska.
Students of Jefferson 2 posing with their teacher, Alice Riedesel, on their float at the Waverly, Iowa, Fair of 1910. The float is a farm wagon drawn by four horses. The male driver stands on the float holding the reins. Three other men pose beside…