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John R. Needham, founder of Oskaloosa Herald, Lt. Governor Iowa; Mahaska County; Iowa

John R. Needham, founder of Oskaloosa Herald, Lt. Governor Iowa; Mahaska County; Iowa

Title

John R. Needham, founder of Oskaloosa Herald, Lt. Governor Iowa; Mahaska County; Iowa

Description

This is a portrait of John R. Needham, founder and editor of Oskaloosa, Iowa's most famous newspaper; the Oskaloosa Herald. In addition to his passion for news and writing, Needham was also politically active, so much so that he eventually became the Lt. Governor of Iowa during the Civil War.

Creator

Mahaska County Historical Society

Source

Historical Archives

Publisher

Mahaska County Historical Society

Date

1870?
2008-08-13

Rights

www.nelsonpioneer.org

Format

still image/jpeg

Type

image

Identifier

Mahaska County Historical Society
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll7,200