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Title: Presentation speech for S.S. class
Description: This undated address was given by a student in J.B. Grinnell's S.S. class at the conclusion of the course. In it, the student thanks J.B. for his quality teaching, invaluable advice, and continual support throughout the course. At the time, the class also presented Grinnell with the "book of books," a Bible.
PID: grinnell:4244

Title: Resolutions of G.A.R No. 64 Post on J.B. Grinnell's Death
Description: These resolutions of the 64th post of the Grand Army of the Republic on the death of J.B. Grinnell commend Grinnell for his patriotism and outstanding service to his country. It is resolved that the post's sympathy and prayers be expressed to Mrs. Grinnell and her children.
Date Created: 1891
PID: grinnell:4249

Title: Resolutions of the Officers and Directors of the First National Bank of Grinnell Iowa
Description: These resolutions, dated April 2, 1891, were passed upon the death of J.B. Grinnell. In particular, they involve explicit recognition of Grinnell's contributions to the founding of the bank and the importance of his continued support until his death. The resolutions were recorded by the cashier of the bank at the time, C.H. Spencer.
Date Created: 1891
PID: grinnell:4248

Title: Season ticket to The World's Industrial Exhibition of 1853
Description: This small card is a season ticket to The World's Industrial Exhibition of 1853. The ticket is in the name of "Rev. J.B. Grinnell and Wife."
PID: grinnell:4242

Title: Tercentenary Book of Alden
Description: Letter addressed to Mrs. David O. Mears on compiling a book of the descendants of John Alden, with a list of descendants on the back.
PID: grinnell:5967

Title: The Call of the Cross: Four College Sermons, The Call of the Cross: 4 College Sermons
Description: Four sermons by George Herron, with an introduction by President George Augustus Gates.
Date Created: 1892
PID: grinnell:1751

Title: The Grinnell Literary Societies: Documents, Photographs and Paraphernalia From Grinnell College's Earliest Student Organizations
Description: During Grinnell's earliest days, Alumni Hall rang out with fiery debate. Do we need political parties? Should the death penalty be abolished? For over 60 years, Grinnell College's Literary Societies met to dance, converse, and hold forth on issues that are still pertinent in the 21st century. These groups were the beginning of a tradition that carries on with the impressive number of organized student groups that the campus currently enjoys. Join us as we look back at the Grinnell Literary Societies.
Date Created: 2013
PID: grinnell:3204

Title: The Iowa Band: the Story of a Home Missionary Enterprise and Its Results
Description: A brief history of the Iowa Band and the founding of Iowa (Grinnell) College.
Date Created: 1908
PID: grinnell:3191