https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?collection=41&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&sort_dir=d&output=atom <![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> 2024-03-28T22:10:05+00:00 Omeka https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49674 <![CDATA[Y.W.C.A.]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Y.W.C.A.

Description

(front) Y.W.C.A., Des Moines, Iowa. (back) Enos B. Hunt Jr., Pub, Des Moines, IA. No. 610
Red brick building with white trim, four stories, American flag on roof. Signs over entrance and down side of building "YWCA"; sign above top floor "YOUNG WOMENS (sic) CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION".
Correspondence: Des Moines Ia / My dear Albert: / I have not heard / from Vera for a couple of / days. Do you ever write / to her? She was getting / along nicely the last time / I heard. I will write / you soon. / Lovingly / Mama Address: Geo. Albert Hitchcock / Galva / Ill. / #3 box 26.

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

14x8.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0054A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,53
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49675 <![CDATA[Y.M.C.A.]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Y.M.C.A.

Description

(front) Y.M.C.A. Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa. 6422 (back) Made in Germany. A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York.
Red brick building with an arched entryway and what appears to be a bell tower. There is a fire escape down one side of the building and the letters "YMCA" in yellow down another.
Correspondence: What do you / think of our / Y.M.C.A / building? Mary. Address: Mr. Earl G. Sherwood / Wall Lake / Iowa / Box 126

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

8.9x13.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0055A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,54
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49650 <![CDATA[West High School]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

West High School

Description

(front) West High School, Des Moines, Ia. (back) Pub. By The Acmegraph Co., Chicago, Ill. (sic) (lower right corner) 3826
West High School, three-story, white stone building with a house and a red brick building in background.
Correspondence: Jan. 14-1916- / Dear friend, Rec'd / card. So sorry you / did not get over during / the meeting. Tell Gma (sic) / that Aunt Jennie Tanner / died last night at her / daughters (sic), will take her / to Ca—ville to bury. / Hope all are well. / We have had the grippe / but are better. / We are having real / (ind). / Whom did Mr. Nyn—(ind) / sell to? Sorry he is / sick. Bes (sic) regards / to all. / Al—– F. / R.R.Z. Address: Mrs. Maud Thomas, / Norwalk, / 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

13.7x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0030A.jpg
Schools
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,29
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49625 <![CDATA[Walnut Street, looking East]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:21+00:00

Title

Walnut Street, looking East

Description

Walnut Street, looking East, Des Moines, Iowa.
A view down Walnut Street with various shops and businesses, including Younkers and Fosters. A man and a young girl in a white dress cross the street while horse-drawn carriages wait by the curb for shoppers.
Correspondence: Adel, Ia. Oct. Tue. 08. / Dear Mama. / Will be in D.M. on the / noon train Thur. F.M.L. went / down after stove today. / Have the washing done. / If you can't be at depot / you could leave a note with Miss / Porter on the 2nd floor at Mandlebaums. / F.L. Address: Mrs. A.L. Hubbard / Valley Junction / Ia. / c/o Chas. Emahiser

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

13.8x8.6 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0005A.jpg
Streets and Commercial Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,4
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49621 <![CDATA[Walnut Street, looking East]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:21+00:00

Title

Walnut Street, looking East

Description

Walnut Street, looking East, Des Moines, Iowa.
Walnut Street with various shops and businesses, including Younkers and Fosters. A man and a young girl in a white dress cross the street while horse-drawn carriages wait by the curb for shoppers.
Correspondence: Hello Mabel, / I am fine and dandy how / are you. I was (sic) to the fair in Des M. / Wed had a dandy time / I made a hit with / the Linemaus son / allready (sic) so soon / what do you know / about is this is a / little place but it / is mighty. aus P.DL. / Granger / Iowa Vera H. Address: Miss Mabel Still / Leon / 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

13.6x8.5 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0001A.jpg
Streets and Commercial Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,0
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49624 <![CDATA[View of business district]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:21+00:00

Title

View of business district

Description

View of Business District, Des Moines, Iowa.
Colorized 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. Colors includes yellow, orange and blue.
Correspondence: Dallas Ia. 1-3-10 Dear Mother / I am sorry to hear that you are / not well. I trust that you will consult a doctor about your / limb right away. Hope you are better now. Get some of the / folks to stay with you while / you are not well. I will write a letter Latter (sic) but must hurry / this morning. We are well except Kenneth has a / bad cold. We are soon to begin / meetings at Dallas. Pray for us in the work. Regards / to Eliza and the rest Good Bye / Love to you all Geo W Hall Address: Mrs Mary J Hall / 111 West Prospect SO / Red Oak / 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

13.8x8.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0004A.jpg
Streets and Commercial Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,3
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49672 <![CDATA[View near pumping station]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

View near pumping station

Description

View near Pumping Station, Des Moines, Ia. (lower left corner) Frank V. Draper Pub.
View of pumping station with car in foreground.
Address: Miss Marie Saykora / 15th St. near M St / South Omaha / c/o Mrs. Boyd Smith Nebr.

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

14.1x9 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0052A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,51
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49644 <![CDATA[Union Park]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Union Park

Description

Union Park, Des Moines, Iowa.
View of a wooden bridge with stairs leading upwards towards a grassy hill and down towards a trail.
Correspondence: Beatrice will / be up friday (sic) / morning if / nothing / happens / Arh, Address: Mrs A.C. Hubbard / Adel / 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

13.8x8.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0024A.jpg
Parks
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,23
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49676 <![CDATA[Union Depot]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Union Depot

Description

(front) Union Depot, Des Moines, Ia. (back) Pub. by The Acmegraph Co., Chicago, Ill. (sic) (lower right corner) 3814
View of Union Depot, white stone building, across a cobblestone street with streetcar tracks. Carriages wait outside the entrance.
Correspondence: Des Moines Ia / Dear folks at home. I arrived all / right and am working will / write you soon. (ind) and / (ind) me know about Albert. / It has been 17 below zero here. nice (sic) / warm weather you see / love to all Mae Address: Mrs H. - Kinzer / 306 - 2nd ave (sic) / Red Oak / Ia.

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
PCA0056A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,55
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49631 <![CDATA[Things are coming my way in Des Moines, Ia.]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:21+00:00

Title

Things are coming my way in Des Moines, Ia.

Description

(front) Things are coming my way in Des Moines, Ia., bottom left corner 627/2 and ind signature (back) Made in U.S.A. Copyright Bergman---
Toddler with red hair in Dutch style outfit with striped britches, vest, red hat, shoes and kerchief holds a treat out for a begging white dog with red collar. Above him a blue flag with "Des Moines, Ia." printed on it.
Correspondence: Dear Kids, / I finally got that / dinges (sic) made for / you. Will send / it tomorrow. / Yours / Otto Address: Rev F. J. Lantow, / Lansing, / Ia

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

8.8x14 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0011A.jpg
Miscellaneous
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,10
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