1 10 62 https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/f8c1b3f1be1df07058cd33f580cd85d7.jpg 3dc6485661cfabfe90bbee8ebcc0ad57 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,46" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1906 Description An account of the resource 20-Officers' Quarters Fort Des Moines / Enos B. Hunt, Jr., Publisher, Des Moines, Iowa. View of road and sidewalks leading to the officers' quarters: large brick buildings with white trim, wrap-around porches, and four chimneys. Correspondence (on front): My Dear (ind) - Your letters / received (ind) to hear from you. I am / feeling much better to night (sic) was out to / see Mrs Helsell today / She is getting along / fine remember (ind) / to keep (ind 2 words) Address: (on back) (ind) Grace E Mattiz / Odebolt / Iowa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 14.3x8.9 cm Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0047A.jpg Fort Des Moines http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,46 Language A language of the resource EN Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Title A name given to the resource 20-Officers' Quarters Fort Des Moines https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/68f40cc1d5a5341fd9ea8a9109b5174b.jpg 1f122619b9a4f0b8e27258c821f5fd00 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,19" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1909 Description An account of the resource A River Drive, Des Moines, IA ENDS B. Hunt, Jr. No 520 A dirt road winds out of sight through a lush natural setting of trees, shrubs and flowers Correspondence: Dear friend: I am now in / the city waiting for my / train. I am married / wish I was not for I had / a good house and always had / a nice time. As ever your / friend Effie Address: Mr. Will States / Newton / Iowa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 14x9 cm Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0020A.jpg Parks http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,19 Language A language of the resource EN Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Title A name given to the resource A River Drive https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/1f635afc20a9af0600df919dbe36fada.jpg 1fc77d7e5debbc88067f178d0d13ea95 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,31" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource State Fair Description An account of the resource (front) Administration Building and Band Stand, / Iowa State Fair Grounds, / Des Moines, Iowa. (back) Published By Enos B. hunt, Jr., Des Moines, Iowa. Made In U.S.A. C.T. Photochrom Logo "CT Co" Chicago R-45238 Crowds gathered on benches around the Band Stand, with the American flag on top, at the fairgrounds; Administration Building in background. Correspondence: 2/9/15 / Well How is / Fred This Morn / ing I hope fine / have you heard from Rosa / yet-am sorry / I can't Run (sic) / in and see / you. / Emma Address: Mr Fred Pooeh- / Univeisity (sic) / Hospital / Iowa City / R.213 Ia Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 13.6x8.6 cm Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0032A.jpg http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,31 Language A language of the resource EN Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Title A name given to the resource Administration building and band stand https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/88822c28b4fbeacd1bf1d5191157caf2.jpg 6d1f4c57632d8fb17e7f62e095fa6fb8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,44" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1917 Description An account of the resource (front) Barracks–Fort Des Moines, Des Moines. IA. (back) Barracks Fort Des Moines, / Des Moines, IA.–Fort Des Moines / is the latest and most up-to-date / government post in the United / States, being completed about 3 / years ago. It is located about 5 or / 6 miles from the heart of the city. Two views of the Fort Des Moines barracks. On top, they are seen from a distance, with small trees in the foreground; below, a closer view of the red brick buildings with numerous cannons placed on the lawn. Correspondence: Dear Friend Amelia / I hope you are / better by this time / it is awfully hot / here now we are / making hay, picking / berries and having / company. We picked / 76 bushel (sic) of cherries / yours with Love / and best wishes / Belle Judge Address: Miss Amelia Reyahl / % Still-Hildreth / Osteopathic Sanitar (sic) / Macon / Missouri / Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 13.6x8.6 cm Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0045A.jpg Fort Des Moines http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,44 Language A language of the resource EN Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Title A name given to the resource Barracks–Fort Des Moines https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/3cc1933c601f3d2ff47e5ffb8ded8af7.jpg 69b07ae3d8923a202ffe1d29cd7638a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,1" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bird's eye view of business district Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Description An account of the resource 20. Bird's Eye View of Business District, Des Moines, IA. Cityscape of downtown Des Moines showing various brick buildings, including one with a tower in the background. The street is mostly empty, with a few pedestrians and carriages. Correspondence: Monday Aug 30 1909 / Dear Chris I am / in D.M. came to / day will stay a few / days and visit with / Verna seen Mr. Johnson / last night and He says / A--- (ind) is coming (sic) tell / Him to come this week / and stay in Dayton / over Sunday and go with / Jones on Monday to Stratford / tell him -- (ind) will be glad / to see Him by by (sic) Emma Address: Miss Christine Haaglund / 2006 so-3-St / Minneapolis Minn Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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 The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 13.7x8.5 cm Postcard Language A language of the resource EN Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0002A.jpg Streets and Commercial Buildings http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,1 https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/45b39f5d4fc1fc20537c43933e041bc8.jpg b5092ce762381303510273d7e864d8ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,2" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1909 Description An account of the resource Brinsmaid's Oriental Room, Des Moines, Iowa A shop with Oriental merchandise, including statues, paper lanterns, and exotic vases and bowls; there is a large, dark green folding screen which divides the room in half. Note: (upper left corner) There is $.1.88 do. Each added on our expenses will explain in my next letter Correspondence: Wed. P.M. / Dear Sis:- / Just came from / home, everybody O.K. Lettie / is better. Awful (sic) cold and / windy here today. Hope you / are well. Give my regards to the folks. / K.S. Address: Mrs. P.F. Crowley / 927-Le Claire St. / Davenport Ia. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 13.9x8.9 cm Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0003A.jpg Streets and Commercial Buildings http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,2 Language A language of the resource EN Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Title A name given to the resource Brinsmaid's Oriental room https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/02005ed47acd4e2b992dbd266d5d9459.jpg 9a6d4dc5d5125cffd5e3c4bf145f8d62 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,16" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1910 Description An account of the resource Buffalo in Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Iowa Three adult buffalo and two calves in Greenwood Park surrounded by trees Correspondence: Thurs. Nov. 3 / Dear Bro. I got here / all right (sic) the girls, Hattie / and Jennie were at / the Dopot (sic) /. I haven't / been down to there (sic) / place yet. We Orient / girls are just going to / the capitol building we didn't get back / from dinner till (sic) / the S doors / were / closed. Address: Mr. Irvil R Ford / Spaulding / Iowa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 14x8.9 cm Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0017A.jpg Parks http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,16 Language A language of the resource EN Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Title A name given to the resource Buffalo in Greenwood Park https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/558a691b9f8743d5d24449b4f39c8065.jpg 37e45ee9a3eebe67dc5ddcddefd4a6d3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,61" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1911 Description An account of the resource (front) Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa. (back) Enos. B. Hunt, Jr., Pub., Des Moines, Iowa. White brick building with large windows, seen from across the street. A horse and buggy wait by the building; a streetlamp and fire hydrant can be seen by the street. Correspondence: July 24-11- Dear Sis:- / I suppose you are having / a good time. Everybody / is real well. We are having / some cool weather & I have about / caught up with my work, & feel more / like myself since it is cool. Harry / is in Waterloo since the 4th but just / got started to work. I was to (ind) / Give my regards / Schmidt (ind) Running horizontal: Think I will run / around myself / a little Address: Mrs. Rose Crowley / C/0 927 Le Clair St. / Davenport / Ia. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 14x8.8 cm Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0062A.jpg Public Buildings http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,61 Language A language of the resource EN Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Title A name given to the resource Coliseum https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/d731ecc95f230b7d58eabd41d5fcc041.jpg 3ab18097b81fe98eaa182b55be5b5d7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,48" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1911 Description An account of the resource (front) 16. Corral–Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. (back) Published by Logo "PMP Co" Pratt Mendson Paper Co. Des Moines View of the corral, four red buildings with grazing horses. Correspondence: Des Moines, Ia. July 25 - 11 / Dear Sis:– I wrote you a / card in care of Eklands so / now I will write one here / you surely will get one of them. / Everybody is feeling pretty good / as we are having some cool weather / helps some. I am going to do some / gadding this week while it is cool. Dan / is working (ind) Harry is in Waterloo. Kate. Address: Mrs. Rose Crowley / 714– 9th St. / Rock Island / Ill. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 14x9.2 cm Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0049A.jpg Fort Des Moines http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,48 Language A language of the resource EN Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Title A name given to the resource Corral–Fort Des Moines https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/bff25c248a67dd435120612cfb9c614f.jpg 18f1dea957035f2f07aec37c6148fc2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource The Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection includes postcards depicting scenes from all over the state of Iowa. For this digital collection, we chose to focus on the Des Moines area and specifically on those postcards that had been posted. Our process of digitizing and combining both the front and back side of each unique postcard into single images makes each one more accessible to a larger audience. Each of the personal sender's messages opens a window to the past, an understanding of lives and relationships in the early 1900s. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Des Moines Public Library Remote Item Item imported from a remote repository Source URL Source URL description ... <a href="http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,17" target="_blank">View this item in its source respository</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1909 Description An account of the resource (front) 18. Country Club Golf-Links, Des Moines, IA. (back) Published by Kwin & Co. Chicago, U.S.A. Two men playing golf while a gentleman in a suit and bowler, next to a tree, looks on. White two-story (club?) house in the background. Correspondence: Jan. 13-09 / Dear Sis:- / Have just come / from home, Pa's face / is swollen some today / and he seems feverish, / he said he had a headache / last night, but I think / it is just the excitement / of you leaving telling on / him. tell Mrs. E. Hello! / Tell her if she has any Photo's (sic) / to share of her and Goldie / there is a party in Des Moines / that would like to have one. / It is trying to snow today. Kate. Address: Mrs. P. F. Crowley / c/o Tenth & Le Claire Sts. / Davenport Ia. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 13.9x9.2 cm Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections PCA0018A.jpg Parks http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,17 Language A language of the resource EN Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922 Title A name given to the resource Country club golf-links