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Title: Darby Gym from Afar
Description: A view of Darby Gymnasium from afar. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Chamber of Commerce Slides, p.8, slide 10.
Date Created: 1970
PID: grinnell:19313

Title: Darby Gymnasium
Description: Postcard view of Darby Gymnasium on the Grinnell College campus in Grinnell, Iowa. Postcard is addressed to Lynn Grattan, Rt.3, Grinnell, Iowa, and signed Grandma Grattan. Postmarked July 13, 1978, in Des Moines, Iowa. Postcard published by Es-N-Len Photos, Aurora, Illinois. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-3, Grinnell College.
Date Created: 1978
PID: grinnell:11611

Title: Demolition of Parker School
Description: Three views of the demolition of Parker School on August 19, 1971, in Grinnell, Iowa. Parker School was built on the southeast corner of Spring Street and Sixth Avenue and named for Professor L.F. Parker, the school district's first superintendent and author of the two-volume History of Poweshiek County, Iowa. An Oberlin graduate, he taught, by himself, all classes from primary through high school during the first year. Parker School replaced the Northwest School , which had been built at the same location in 1882 and was destroyed by fire. As the years progressed the facility became outdated and failed to meet recommended standards. Parker's site area was only 1.2 acres and with an enrollment of 149 students in 1961-62 fell far short of the optimum site area of 6.5 acres. When constructed, it was on the outskirts of town, but the growth of residential areas caused its location to become outmoded and the fact that it was situated on U.S. Highway 6 created safety questions. In 1970 the School Board decided to demolish the building at the end of the school year. The building and land were sold at public auction for $24,000 (Grinnell Herald Register, August 19, 1971) and the building was razed on August 19.
Date Created: 1971
PID: grinnell:12860

Title: Don Smith Interview
Description: This is an oral history interview of Mr. Don Smith, Professor Emeritus of History at Grinnell College. The interview, conducted by Ms. Judy Hunter, recalls many of Don's memories regarding the Democratic party and the political climate in Poweshiek County, Iowa, from 1970 to 2013.
Date Created: 2013
PID: grinnell:19501

Title: Donaldson Parking Lot
Description: The Donaldson Company parking lot in 1973. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Chamber of Commerce Slides, p.9, slide 11.
Date Created: 1973
PID: grinnell:19319

Title: Drummond Club Meeting 1977
Description: On November 1, 1977, the Drummond Club met at the home of Frances Peak in Grinnell, Iowa. Back row from left to right: Carol Molison and Frances Peak. Front row, from left to right: Sylvia McCleery and Carmen Preston. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection 182, Drummond Club.
Date Created: 1977
PID: grinnell:21060

Title: Drummond Club Meeting November 1977
Description: The Drummond Club met on November 1, 1977, at the home of Frances Peak in Grinnell, Iowa. From left to right: Phyllis Armstrong, Edna Morrison, Norma Lang, Dekey Smith, Rocky Standerwick.
Date Created: 1977
PID: grinnell:21153

Title: Drummond Club Members 1977
Description: Drummond Club members met on December 6, 1977 at the home of Carol Molison in Grinnell, Iowa. Front row, left to right: Edna Tinnes, Molly Urfer, Marilyn Schroeder. Back row: Estelle Phelps, Reba Postels, Anne King, Ethel Howig. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection 182, Drummond Club.
Date Created: 1977
PID: grinnell:21152

Title: Drummond Club November 1977
Description: The Drummond Club met on November 1, 1977, at the home of Frances Peak in Grinnell, Iowa. Front from left: Candace Lambie and Helen George. Back: Miriam Bauman and Mary Kay Eisenman. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection 182, Drummond Club.
Date Created: 1977
PID: grinnell:21154

Title: Exterior View of Stewart Library
Description: Exterior view of the front of Stewart Library in Grinnell, Iowa, before the renovations in 1980. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-2, Stewart Library.
Date Created: 1978
PID: grinnell:6470