September 10th, 2009 by Jen Wolfe
The Libraries is currently preparing to play host to area junior high and high school student researchers participating in National History Day, a program that teaches critical thinking, research, and presentation skills through a nationwide contest.
Below are a few images from Iowa Digital Library related to this year’s theme, Innovation in History: Impact and Change.
Diesel locomotive from the Rock Island Railroad, drawing, ca. 1937
James Van Allen in his laboratory, The University of Iowa, 1953
Evelyn Birkby driving a tractor, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950s
Surgical instruments, engraving, 1655
Men driving automobile, Iowa City, Iowa, 1920s
“Preparing sweet corn for freezing…” by A.M. Wettach, ca. 1948
Carl Menzer broadcasting, The University of Iowa, ca. 1930
“The laugh is on you,” postcard, 1917
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September 4th, 2009 by Jen Wolfe
Congratulations to former DLS student assistant and recent library school grad Sarah Dorpinghaus on accepting her first professional position. Sarah was instrumental in helping us put together our Lincoln Digital Collection, so it’s fitting that she’ll relocate to the Land of Lincoln, where she’ll be working as a Project Archivist at the Chicago History Museum. Good luck, Sarah!
“City of Chicago” card catalog collage by Emma Waight, 2005
The Shields Trio of Chicago talent brochure, 1920s
“How Chicago Killed the Bear” editorial cartoon by Ding Darling, 1931
“1970 Biennial Convention of the MENC, Chicago, Illinois” album by The University of Iowa Band, 1970
Billy Dancy and her mother, Chicago, Ill., photograph, 1940s
Lincoln Monument, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill., postcard, 1940
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