<![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse/page/4?collection=41&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&output=rss2 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:33:50 +0000 publications@silo.lib.ia.us (Iowa Heritage Digital Collections) Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Mercy Hospital]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49654

Title

Mercy Hospital

Description

Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.
Two parked cars in foreground, expansive view of Mercy Hospital in background
Correspondence: answer soon / Addie & Lester / Come & see me sometime. / Dear Grandpa & Grandma – / Got your card O.K. some / time ago. Was awfully / glad to get it. How are you / all? We are both pretty / well. Lester has been / having a time with his / back. He sprained it but / is better now. Well I / must ring off So Good Bye 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

13.8x8.9 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0034A.jpg
Hospitals
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:26 +0000
<![CDATA[Moonlight on the Des Moines River]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49663

Title

Moonlight on the Des Moines River

Description

(front) Moonlight On the Des Moines River, Des Moines, Iowa. (back) Published by Enos B. Hunt Jr., Des Moines, Iowa Made in U.S.A. R-21024
Sixth Ave. Bridge over the Des Moines River with the moon's reflection on the water; trees in foreground, a house with lit windows in background.
Correspondence: We are having a / good time. at (sic) / present we are / resting. saw (sic) a / number of Centerville / people / Not very warm . / Have a pleasant / place to stay- / Regards to your Mother / Cora Address: Miss Minnie Lantz / Centerville / Iowa / 503 / North 9th St.

Date

ca. 1912

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

13.7x8.6 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0043A.jpg
Rivers DSM & Raccoon
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,42
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:37 +0000
<![CDATA[Municipal Building]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49679

Title

Municipal Building

Description

(front) Municipal Building, Des Moines, Ia. (back) Pub. by The Acmegraph Co., Chicago, Ill. (sic) (lower right corner) 3840
A three-story, gray brick building seen from a bridge. Two figures are walking by the river, while people loiter on the grounds and enter the building.
Correspondence: Des Moines. Ia. April, 14- / Dear Uncle & Aunt:- / We received the spoon's (sic) / they are very, very, nice, / many thank's (sic) / yours Truly (sic). / Mrs & Mrs Bert Brown. Address: Dr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Jones. / Superior. / Neb.

Date

ca. 1912

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
PCA0059A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,58
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:56 +0000
<![CDATA[New post office]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49671

Title

New post office

Description

52. New Post Office, Des Moines, Ia.
Gray stone building with flagpole seen from street.
Correspondence: Dear Sister. I am / writing at last to let you / know we are all well. / Cad's boy is doing fine / Budd is going to marry / Grace Bostin this month. / Floss was here & has gone / home again. I was / up to Cad's a day or two. / Ma is home again. / They mortgaged the place / to Kate to pay the expenses / on the place. Kate is / going to give a card party / for the church in a week. / Aint (sic) she religious? That / comes of having Mary down / there. Well goodby (sic) - Lett. Address: Mrs. P.F. Crowley, / 236 Irving Ave. / Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

13.7x8.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0051A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,50
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:46 +0000
<![CDATA[Night in Des Moines]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49680

Title

Night in Des Moines

Description

(front) Municipal Building and Locust St. Bridge (upper left corner) Night in Des Moines (back) Logo "VO / Hammon / Publishing Co / Chicago" Trade Mark
Night view with Locust St. Bridge in foreground and the Municipal Building in background. Streetlamps light the bridge for pedestrians.
Correspondence: 6-14-21 / It is hotter here / than in Florida. / Having great trip / either on parade / or giving concerts / all day & night. / Paul. Address: Miss Brenda Rutledge. / 44 Killy Dr / Boston / Mass.

Date

ca. 1921

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

14x8.9 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0060A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,59
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:57 +0000
<![CDATA[Non Commission Officers and Riding Hall]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49664

Title

Non Commission Officers and Riding Hall

Description

(front) Non Commission Officers and Riding Hall, Fort Des Moines, Ia. (back) No. 579 Publ. by The Iowa Post Card Company, Des Moines, Ia. Made in Germany.
A view of the non commission officers' quarters, six brick buildings with covered porches. A small tree and a garbage bin in foreground with Riding Hall in distance.
Correspondence: (front) Be sure and call me-Rose (back) Esther Richard's father was the engineer / who built / this riding hall-1905-06 Be sure and / call up 1762. / over the mutual / as soon as you / get this if you / get it before noon. / I don't have to / work tomorrow / afternoon & I / want you & I / to go to the Orpheum / mat. Address: Miss Artelle Pierson / 1231-30th St. / City.

Date

ca. 1910

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

13.9x9 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0044A.jpg
Fort Des Moines
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,43
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Observatory building]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49670

Title

Observatory building

Description

(front) Observatory Building, Des Moines, IA. 547 (back) Enos B. Hunt Jr., Pub., Des Moines, IA.
Nine-story brown stone building with tower, seen from street corner.
Correspondence: Dear Nora:- / Why don't / you write? Are / you well I made / a cross in the window where the / boy's shop is now. / Millie Weed has been / here visiting & Frank / come down a couple / days too. now (sic) / write soon. I'll / send you some / more postcards / for that album / Alla S Address: Mrs. Augh Baggs / Cheyenne / Wyoming / 1611 Maxwell

Date

ca. 1910

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

9x14.2 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0050A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,49
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:44 +0000
<![CDATA[Polk County Court House]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49678

Title

Polk County Court House

Description

(front) Polk County Court House, Des Moines, Iowa. (lower left corner) 22434 (back) Souvenir Post Card Co., New York Printed in Germany.
View of the Court House in its architectural glory, with various arches, cornices, and statues, including a standing figure on top of the clock tower. Two American flags can be seen on the roof.
Correspondence: Dear friend. I / got home alright (sic), / I did not get to / got (sic) to Valley Jct. haha (sic) / say do you remember / the dome (underlined) of this / building. I do. haha (sic) / I want you to / write and tell me all / the news (underlined). So good-Bye (sic) / from your friend / Carrie Address: Miss Agnes Imus / Mt Ayr, / Iowa. / R.#.2.

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

13.6x8.6 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0058A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,57
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:54 +0000
<![CDATA[Raccoon River, Capitol in distance]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49661

Title

Raccoon River, Capitol in distance

Description

1760 Raccoon River, Capitol in Distance, Des Moines, Iowa. Harris-Emery Co.
View of Raccoon River with train tracks and telephone poles in foreground and the Capitol in distant background.
Correspondence: (front) have a card am in D.M. having a good time / this is the track we came in on / Your Friend Emma Sudderberg Address: (back) miss Christine Hoaglund / 271-21-Ave So / Minneapolis / Minn.

Date

ca. 1906

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
PCA0041A.jpg
Rivers DSM & Raccoon
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,40
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:34 +0000
<![CDATA[Residence of colonel and staff]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49668

Title

Residence of colonel and staff

Description

(front) Residence of Colonel and Staff, Fort Des Moines, Ia. (back) No. 580 Publ. by The Iowa Post Card Company, Des Moines, Ia. Made in Germany.
Distant view of the Colonel and Staff residences showing three large houses with blue roofs, one house with a red roof, and a small gazebo.
Correspondence: Hello Rose I have been / looking for that card you were / going to send me but - have failed / to see it - I havnt (sic) been home since you / left - so I dont (sic) know what they are / doing Kate was over yesterday but I / didnt (sic) get to say much to her (ind) went to the aid at Mary (ind 4 words) card soon and perhaps (ind 2 words) / more news your sister (ind) Address: Mrs. P.F.Crowley / in care of Mrs Clara / Rutherford 621 / Orchard Ave / Chariton / Iowa

Date

ca. 1910

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

13.8x9.1 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0048A.jpg
Fort Des Moines
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,47
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:42 +0000