Time Frame Artifact Type Title Description
Early 1800's to Early 1900's Video McGuffey’s Readers

McGuffey's Readers were the primary text used in schools to teach spelling, history, poetry, religion, morals and etiquette.
1903 Photo President Theodore Roosevelt in Des Moines, 1903

President Theodore Roosevelt arrives by carriage to speak before a 1903 crowd gathered at Iowa's capitol.
ca. 1940's Video World War II Veteran: Dean Lettington

As part of the 559th Field Artillery Battalion, Lettington had spent the last few months fighting across France.
Photo Truck-pulled Dirt Road Grader

Grading was done to flatten out dirt roads to make for a smoother ride.
2005 Video New Iowan: Mihnet

This is an interview with a young, New Iowan, as part of the documentary "Our Kids."
1840-present Video The Amish

The Amish came to America in the 1700s. In 1840 they settled in Iowa. They believe in a simple life and live isolated from other groups.
Early 1800's to Early 1900's Video One-room Schoolhouse

There were no grade levels in Iowa country schools. One teacher taught up to 15 students of varying ages.