Time Frame Artifact Type Title Description
1880 Photo Bird's-eye view in Amana Colonies

A bird's eye view of the Amana Colonies in Iowa County. Gardens are shown in the foreground. ca. 1880.
Late 1930's to Early 1940's Video Harvesting Oats

Farm family harvests seed oats. A truck follows the tractor to receive the harvested oats. The farmer maintains his equipment.
1941 Photo Elevators at Quaker Oats plant

Elevators at Quaker Oats plant. In 1873 three families-- the Stuart, Higley and the Douglas families-- established an oatmeal mill in Cedar Rapids. It became Quaker Oats. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. July, 1941.
Early 1700's Video Land Ownership

In the early 1700s Europeans and native Indians had different ideas about who could own land.
Late 1800's Video Iowa's Civil War Heroes

Some of Iowa's Civil War heroes continued in public service after the war. Annie Wittenmeyer opened a home for Civil War orphans.
Early 1900's Photo Dirt Main Street, Forest City

Early dirt main street in Forest City. In the far distant center is the Summit Hotel which burned down in 1915.
1945 Photo Iowans in Europe, WWII

Iowa soldiers in the 113th Cavalry Squadron in Europe during World War II, possibly in Germany, in 1945.
ca. 1925 Photo Confiscating a Still During Prohibition, ca. 1925

Prohibition outlawed the manufacture of alcohol. But that didn't stop some Iowans. Illegal stills were in operation around the state. When law officers found them, they took the equipment. ca. 1925
1839 Video Iowa City Becomes the Capital City

By 1839 Iowa City was surveyed and laid out into lots. The seat of government was moved to Iowa City in 1841.
1864(?)-1943 Photo George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver 1864(?)-1943. Agricultural chemist Carver discovered over 300 uses for peanuts and many uses for soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes. He attended Simpson College in Indianola and transferred to Iowa State College. He taught there for a brief period.