This is a photograph taken of Elizabeth Michener, one of the first head librarians of the Oskaloosa Public Library, along with Winnifred Parcell and Martha Moore. Ms. Michener dedicated much of her time and energy to the well-being of the public…
This is a photograph of Eleanor Lacey Brewster, daughter of Congressman John F. Lacey from the 6th Iowa District, whose home residence was Oskaloosa, Iowa. This picture has Eleanor at the top and middle of the photo. Her cousin, Sallie, is pictured…
This is a picture of Edward Heckenberg in his World War I uniform. Heckenberg hailed from West Des Moines Township in Mahaska County, Iowa. Heckenberg is one of several men who served his country in World War I from Mahaska County, Iowa.
This is a city plat of Eddyville as it appeared in 1871. Eddyville was founded in 1840 by Jabish P. Eddy of Ohio. Establishing a trading post along the banks of Des Moines River, Eddy plotted out his vision for the town before the Sac and Fox…
This photograph illustrates the high water marking on Eddyville, Iowa's Main Street on June 1, 1903. Eddyville lies along the Des Moines River and received some of the worst flood damage of all towns along the river during this flood.
Pictured here is the eastside of the Oskaloosa town square (a.k.a. the city park) along South 1st Street. On the left side of the photograph is the Mahaska County Courthouse. Originally built in 1886, the courthouse was one of the oldest buildings…
This is a map of the East Des Moines Township as it appeared in 1936. The most notable communities that comprised the East Des Moines Township at one time included; Givin, Des Moines City, and the famous mining camp of Muchakinock. The entire…
During pioneer days in the Midwest, women held very important responsibilities to see to it that her spouse and children were cared for. The phrase, a woman's work is never done, certainly holds true, especially during this time period. In this…
