Time Frame Artifact Type Title Description
1975 Video Iowa's Embrace of Southeast Asian Refugees

In 1975, nobody knew how bringing people who were so different to Iowa would work out. Michael Gartner says it was a good thing for everyone.
Early 1900's Photo Dirt Roads by Hyperion Field Club

Dirt roads by Hyperion Field Club near Camp Dodge at Johnston, Iowa. The Hyperion Club was organized as a social club in 1900. It bordered Camp Dodge, a military training center, on the south.
1865 Photo Iowans Mourning Lincoln, 1865

Iowans mourned President Lincoln at the Old Capitol in Iowa City. 1865.
1999 Photo Conservation tilling

Conservation tillage system (full width tillage to prepare the ground for planting) that leaves at least 30 percent of the soil covered after planting with last year's crop residue. Central Iowa. 1999.
1846 Video Iowa Constitution and Banks

A re-enactment features delegates to the constitutional convention in 1846 debating the worth and role of banks.
1840's-present Video Germans Immigrate to Iowa

In the 1830s over a million Germans left for America. Many of them settled in Iowa.
1937 Photo Rolled car

Minimal traffic laws, inexperienced drivers, poor roads, lack of adequate signage, poor auto maneuverability, and many other factors led to automobile accidents. Winnebago County, 1937.
1870 Illustration Snapshot of painting showing the Icarian colony.

This is a snapshot of an oil painting done by Icarian artist John Schroeder in 1870. It depicts the Icarian colony. The photo of the painting was taken in 1965.
Early to Mid 1900's Video Farm Chores

Early farm children had many chores to do every day. Caring for animals was one important duty.
1975 Video A Wonderful Risk

Former president of the Des Moines Register, Michael Gartner, talks about the risks involved with welcoming refugees to a state.