<![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse/page/2?collection=41&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&output=rss2 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:47:46 +0000 publications@silo.lib.ia.us (Iowa Heritage Digital Collections) Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Court house]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49677

Title

Court house

Description

(front) Court House, Des Moines, Ia. (back) Pub. by The Acmegraph Co., Chicago, Ill. (sic) (lower right corner) 3839
The Court House in downtown Des Moines, showing part of the clock tower and the roof. A glimpse of a restaurant in the foreground, and various buildings in the background, including one with a clock tower.
Correspondence: August 15 / Dear Kids / how are you / all I haven't (sic) / got any word since / I came home. We / went to Mrs. Tonston's / funeral this fornoon (sic) / Kurt's Mother we / dident (sic) get much / rain hope you are / better It is awfull (sic) hot / Grover is a way (sic) / Thrashing ornite (sic) / Your (ind) Address: Mrs. C.N. Baker / 15th 14 W 88 St. / Desmoines (sic) / Iowa

Date

ca. 1911

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.7x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0057A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,56
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:53 +0000
<![CDATA[Des Moines River]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49656

Title

Des Moines River

Description

Des Moines River, Des Moines, Iowa.
View of train bridge over the Des Moines River with another in the distance.
Correspondence: Dear Sis. Come on. I will meet / you at Lacona. If you get / to Lacona before I do you / better go uptown to Hotel / Rodgers and I will be there. Now sis you better take / that early eveing (sic) train and / take a bed at the depot hotel / at Chariton, for it is a / long lonesome wait until / 4 or 5 oclock (sic) in the morning. Good bye. Geo. Address: Mrs Eliza Kinzer / 306 See Ave / Red Oak / Iowa

Date

ca. 1909

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.7x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0036A.jpg
Rivers DSM & Raccoon
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,35
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:28 +0000
<![CDATA[Des Moines River showing Sixth Ave., bridge at night]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49657

Title

Des Moines River showing Sixth Ave., bridge at night

Description

(front) Des Moines River / Showing Sixth Ave., Bridge / At Night, Des Moines, Iowa. 23537 (back) The Valentine-Souvenir Co., New York. Printed in U.S.A. Logo "VS" Famous Throughout the World Superior Quality
Sixth Ave. Bridge over the Des Moines River with the moon shining through a cloudy night sky and trees in foreground.
Correspondence: Dear Sis will / today write you a / few lines and how / are you am just / fine did you get / your pattern if / you din't (sic) like that / one I seen one yest / terday I can get you. I / suppose the one I sent you / is to (sic) small but that's / the only one they had / so ans (sic) soon XIX. L. = Address: Cora Nelson / Roland / Iowa / Rt2

Date

ca. 1915

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.9x8.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0037A.jpg
Rivers DSM & Raccoon
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,36
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:29 +0000
<![CDATA[Des Moines Waterworks]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49673

Title

Des Moines Waterworks

Description

Des Moines Waterworks, Des Moines, Iowa.
Waterworks Park grounds and main building, with smokestack.
Correspondence: Dear (ind) Pa / has just come / home on the / 6 train I dident (sic) / look for him / till (sic) Friday (sic) I / cant (sic) tell any news / the 160 is all right Mother Address: Miss (ind) J Mosier / Highland Park / 3120 - 3rd St / Des Moines / Iowa

Date

ca. 1913

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.7x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0053A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,52
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:48 +0000
<![CDATA[Des Moines, Ia.]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49630

Title

Des Moines, Ia.

Description

(front) Des Moines, Ia. I iss a healthy feller, cause dis iss a goot town. 6509 (back) Bergman Quality
Boy with blonde hair in Dutch style outfit with orange vest, red hat with a purple patch, and green kerchief with yellow spots. Above him a blue flag with "Des Moines, Ia." printed on it.
Correspondence: Hello Mary- Th. / How is spring / and you agreeing? / It sure is fine. Was / out to Valley Jc. Fri & Sat / and was way out in / the country Sat. and / (word crossed out) had a dandy / time and a good / feed and found / lots of flowers. We / took in the play at V.J. / and it sure was good / 'Rustic Romeo' was (ind) / It is awful lonesome without Lena. Address: Miss Mary Keavines, / Dow City. / Ia.

Date

ca. 1915

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

9x13.9 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0010A.jpg
Miscellaneous
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,9
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:04:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Drake University]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49651

Title

Drake University

Description

(front) 1747 Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. (back) Pearson-Ullberg Co., Minneapolis
Trees losing their leaves in foreground, Drake University building with bell tower in background.
Correspondence: (front) May 28. / I am going to Haskins Thurs. if / nothing prevents / Ira Address: (back) Mrs. A. b. Hubbard. / Adel. / Iowa.

Date

ca. 1907

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.7x8.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0031A.jpg
Schools
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,30
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:20 +0000
<![CDATA[East Des Moines High School]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49647

Title

East Des Moines High School

Description

(front) East Des Moines High School, / Des Moines, Ia. (back) Enos B. Hunt, Jr., Pub., Des Moines, Ia.
East Des Moines High School seen across front lawn, trees in foreground. Three-story building made of white stone with a large stone stairs leading to the entrance.
Correspondence: Dear Mother / Father and all / how are you / all now we / are well am / going to the / fair Wednesday / hope you can / come both / of you love to / all besure (sic) and / come Maggie Address: Mr David Stater / Altoona / Iowa

Date

ca. 1916

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.8x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0027A.jpg
Schools
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,26
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:16 +0000
<![CDATA[Eight church spires on down town churches]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49633

Title

Eight church spires on down town churches

Description

(front) Eight Church Spires on Down Town Churches, DES MOINES, Iowa. 22426 (back) Souvenir Post Card Co., New York Printed in Germany
View of eight church spires on downtown churches in background; two red brick buildings in foreground, the left with various signs advertising laundry services and beer.
Correspondence: Dear Nora: / I suppose this / look (sic) familiar / Nan came / today. Yours Truly, / Cora D. / 2301-E. Walnut Address: Miss. Nora Welch. / Manilla / Iowa.

Date

ca. 1907

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.6x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0013A.jpg
Churches
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,12
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:04:56 +0000
<![CDATA[First Methodist Church]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49635

Title

First Methodist Church

Description

(front) First Methodist Church, Des Moines, Iowa. P-23508 (back) Logo "PSC" Superior Quality
Front view of Methodist Church, four columns at the top of staircase, orange dome with cross on top.
Correspondence: well that’s (sic) all for this time. / Address 1503 High Street. / Your granddaughter Addie / Dear Grandpa & grandma / well I suppose you / thought I wasn't going / to answer your letter / didn't you? Well I am / anyway. How are all / of you folks we are both O.K. we are still / rooming but not at the / same place. We have / bought a lot out in Highland / Park and are going to / build a little bungolow (sic) / as soon as it gets a little / warmer. Won't that be / dandy. I'll be contented / to room till then wouldn't you? Address: Mrs. D.J. States, / Altoona / Iowa

Date

ca. 1914

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.5x8.5 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0015A.jpg
Churches
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,14
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/cgi-bin/thumbnail.jpg
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:01 +0000
<![CDATA[Flower beds]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49641

Title

Flower beds

Description

(front) Flower Beds-Union Park, Des Moines, IA. (back) Published by Kwin & Co. Chicago, U.S.A.
Flowerbeds of different shapes and sizes surround a white building, small windmill, and silo.
Correspondence: Des Moines Ia July 15-08 / Dear Vera: I wish you / could be here to see / what I have seen / This is one of the scenes / I hope every one is well / I wish you would / have mother have / my mail sent to me / as I forgot. She has / the address and tell / her to send everything / but the papers and I / will be much obliged / your Maria Address: Miss Vera Hitchcock / 306 2nd Ave / Red Oak Ia-

Date

ca. 1908

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.8x9 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0021A.jpg
Parks
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,20
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:09 +0000