Time Frame Artifact Type Title Description
late 1800's Photo The Last Icarians

The last Icarians, Adams County. The Icarian community disbanded in 1898.
Early 1500's Video Spanish Meet Indians

In the early 1500s the Spanish were the first Europeans to interact with the Indians. They tried to force the Indians to convert to Christianity. The Indians had their own religions and weren't always interested in changing to Christianity.
1931 Photo Churning room in the Perry Milk Products Company

Milk churning room in the Perry Milk Products Company at Perry, Iowa. The churning process created butter out of milk or cream. June 1931.
Early to Mid 1900's Video Responsible Farming

Farmers worked to conserve their rich soil. They tried many different techniques to get the most from their farm land.
1929-1939 Video Overproduction Leads to Low Prices

Farmers grew more crops than the country could use. This led to lower prices for farm products, which hurt farm families.
1910 Photo Mason automobile

Mason automobile manufactured by the Mason Motor Car Company (Maytag-Mason Company) of Des Moines and Waterloo, Iowa. ca. 1910.
Photo Portrait of George Washington Carver

Portrait of George Washington Carver. 1864-1943. The son of slaves, this agricultural chemist discovered over three hundred uses for peanuts and many uses for soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes. He attended Simpson college and transferred to Iowa State University.
ca. 1940's Video World War II Veteran: Al Rolfes

After landing on Saipan in June of 1944, First Lieutenant Al Rolfes had dug in above Tannipeg harbor.
ca. 1940's Video Traces of POW History in Iowa

The stories of World War II German, Italian and Japanese prisoners of war held in Iowa are featured. This program aired in 2003.
Early to Late 1800's Video Steamboats Carry Supplies

The cargo carried by steamboats or "steamers" tell a story about the people of Iowa in the 1800s.