Time Frame Artifact Type Title Description
1826-1868 Video The Early Life of Alexander Clark

In 1842, at the age of 16, Alexander Clark moved to what is now Muscatine, Iowa. His skill set, including being a barber, put him in a position to be in daily contact with the most powerful men in the community. Clark was born a free man and therefore was able to own property.
1980s Video A Short-Lived Agriculture Boom Leads to the 1980s Farm Crisis

Extensive land loans, high land prices, and low interest rates combine in the 1970s to build the short-lived agricultural boom that lead to the 1980s Farm Crisis.
2001-2014 Video Iowa National Guard Objectives during the War in Afghanistan

Iowa National Guard troops were deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. There were two major objectives for the soldiers; to find and disable enemy forces and to help Afghan leaders take control of their country.
1941 Video America Responds to Pearl Harbor Attack

Within days of the attack on Pearl Harbor, war was declared against what were now being called the Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, and Japan. As the shock of the attacks in December wore off, the American government began mobilizing to fight back.
1980s Video An Overview of the 1980s Farm Crisis

The 1980s farm crisis impacts farmers, families and communities throughout the country.
1980s Video Iowa's Farmers Debts Increase During the 1980s Farm Crisis

Iowa's farmers problems increase during the late 1970s and through the 1980s as interest rates continue to skyrocket, land prices plummet, and farmers find themselves over-leveraged.
1980s Video Private Assistance was Offered to Farmers During the 1980s Farm Crisis

Rural community groups, clergy and individuals support struggling farm families.