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Title: Characteristics of the Times and Seasons
Description: Journal kept by Richard Spire from 1894-1918 in which he recorded his observations on weather, crop yields and prices, land values, and a few comments on presidential elections and World War I. Richard Spire farmed in Sheridan Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa, from 1872-1910. He and his wife, Isadora Hatfield, had eight children. He was engaged in several livestock buying partnerships and was a large feeder of cattle. In 1899 he was elected assessor. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Collection #56.
Date Created: 1894
PID: grinnell:12351

Title: Chester #2
Description: Photograph of Chester School #2, Poweshiek County, Iowa. For more information see Grinnell Area Rural Schools. Drake Community Library Archives, Collection #24.
Date Created: 1958
PID: grinnell:6084

Title: Chester #5
Description: Photograph of Chester School #5, Poweshiek County, Iowa. For more information see Grinnell Area Rural Schools. Drake Community Library Archives, Collection #24.
Date Created: 1958
PID: grinnell:6085

Title: Chester #6
Description: Photograph of Chester School #6, Poweshiek County, Iowa. For more information see Grinnell Area Rural Schools. Drake Community Library Archives, Collection #24.
Date Created: 1958
PID: grinnell:6086

Title: Chester #9
Description: Photograph of Chester School #9, Poweshiek County, Iowa. For more information see Grinnell Area Rural Schools. Drake Community Library Archives, Collection #24.
Date Created: 1958
PID: grinnell:6087

Title: Contests in the Counties for Mulct Petition of Consents, Contest in Cities for Renewal of Consent
Description: Pamphlet published by the Iowa Anti-Saloon League concerning saloons in the counties and cities whose licenses were being contested by the League. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Collection # 65.
Date Created: 1911
PID: grinnell:5592

Title: Cooper Family Portrait
Description: Cooper family portrait. On the back of the photo is written, "My mother, father, sisters, and brother," as well as, "Lila, June 19, 1904." The following names, birthdays, and ages are also written on the back: 1st row [right to left] - Claire (Oct. 1, [age] 26), Mother (Dec. 2, [age] 52, Nell (Sept. 28, [age] 7, Dad (Sep. 14, [age] 56, Ina (May 19, [age] 31; 2nd row [right to left] - Ethel (Dec. 31, [age] 20, Lila (April 16, [age] 19, Bernice (June 15, [age] 17, Viola (April 21, [age] 15). Drake Community Library Archives. Oversize photos.
Date Created: 1904
PID: grinnell:6076

Title: Dale Wolfe Early Life in His Own Words
Description: Autobiographical account of the life of Dale Wolfe from his birth in 1931 in Malcom, Iowa, until 1950 when he was released from the Army. He describes his life growing up during the depression and the various farm jobs he held before he entered the military. Others mentioned in the account are Virgil Taylor, Harold Wallace, La Vern Helm, Ray Puls, and Paul Thomson.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:17376

Title: Drama in the Church
Description: Pamphlet produced by the Drama League of America describing ways dramatic work can involve young people in the church. Drake Community Library Archives. Early Theater Productions. Collection #100.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:6121

Title: Early Automobiles
Description: Postcard view of three early (1910s) automobiles, one a Ford and one an Oakland. The postcard was sent on June 12, 1911 from Mort(?) Powers of New Sharon, Iowa, to John Mincer of Grinnell, Iowa. The X under the automobile on the right probably identifies Mr. Powers. Photo was possibly taken in New Sharon. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. McNally photographs. Collection #1, Series #1-1.
Date Created: 1911
PID: grinnell:6213