Time Frame | Artifact Type | Title | Description |
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ca. 1890 | Photo | Horse Drawn Wagon, ca. 1890 | Horse drawn wagon loaded with pork products from the John Morrell packing plant in Ottumwa, ca. 1890s. |
1975 | Video | Experiences of Tai Dam Coming to Iowa | In 1975, a distinct ethnic group called the Tai Dam wanted to settle as a group in the United States. Natives of Vietnam, they had been in Laos for 20 years in 1975. An American overseas petitioned many Governors to help. |
1939 | Photo | Canned goods preserve food | A woman with some of the 500 quarts of canned goods she 'put up.' Black Hawk County, Iowa. November 1939. |
1855--present | Video | Life in the Amana Colonies | The Inspirationalists established six villages that comprised the Amana Colonies in Iowa. They lived a communal life. |
ca. 1900 | Photo | Delta Covered Bridge in Keokuk County | The Delta covered bridge near the town of Delta in Keokuk County. The bridge was built in 1867. The road was closed and the bridge had become a county park until it was destroyed by arsonists. |
1929-1939 | Video | Agriculture Adjustment Act | Through the Agriculture Adjustment Act the government asked farmers to stop farming some of their land in order to balance supply and demand. It was hoped this would increase the price they received for their crops. |
ca. 1932 | Photo | Drug Store in Buffalo Center, ca. 1932 | Drug store in Buffalo Center opened for business on September 20, 1895. It was known as the Walters Drug Co. ca. 1932. |