263 20 8975 https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/5751bf3aeb8d0f60d6f409ea62c42db4.pdf 6d4e5141194297fc071e8f33ffeadcfc PDF Text Text 111 -11 spec. Le Coll. 977.771 F928 v.2 n.1 Frontier _ Chronicle Vol. 2, No. I Newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (IA) Genealogical Society Jan. - Mar. 1996 Booted Out!!! By Bob Anderson In a surprise move which shocked members of the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS), the presidents of Kanesville Restoration Inc. (KRI) and the Pottawattamie County Mormon Trails Association (PCMTA) told the genealogical society to vacate the premises of 21 Benton Street. The PCGS has been operating the Pioneer Research Library and Tabernacle Visitors Center at the property since December, 1994. KRl and the PCMTA are in the process of building a replica of the 1846 Mormon Tabernacle on the site. In the original understanding, the PCGS was to operate the library and visitor center until the Tabernacle and a new visitor center were built. The library was then to be relocated in the new visitor center and 21 and 19 Benton Street were to be demolished. Not much is known about why the PCGS was forced to move out now, except that word has it money was found to demolish the two buildings now. Apparently there are no plans to locate the library in the new visitor center in the future, because the size of the center has been scaled back and there would not be room for a library in that facility. The PCGS has moved the library, -now known simply as the Pioneer Research Library-to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail at 226 Pearl Street, thanks to a generous offer of the Dennis Danielson stands in front of the signs he made for the Pioneer Research Library at 21 Benton Street. Historical Society of Pottawattamie County which owns and operates the jail. Volunteers are now unpacking and placing the various components of the library's collections in different areas of the jail. Members of the historical society and the genealogical society will be admitted free of charge. All others will be charged admission of $2.50 which will allow access to the library and a tour of the jail. Hours of operation are now: Monday, closed; Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 1-4 p.m.; Wed., 6-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-4 p.m. The phone# is (712) 323-2509. Letter from the President Hello once again! By now many of you know that the Pioneer Research Library has moved to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs. Naturally this was certainly not our schedule or plan, but circumstances beyond our control forced us to pick up our belongings and relocate. Although this was a monumental task, numerous society members and friends reached out and bonded together to assist in the effort. What a wonderful outpouring of care and concern!! Thank you all so much!!! We should be proud and honored that our county historical society graciously offered the library a new home. Many of the members of the historical society offered their help in our time of need. How thoughtful and kind of them to be concerned with our situation. Our "Thanks" to each and every one of them. Our new home is a lovely setting. It will take some time to organize everything, but we should be fully functioning within a few weeks. The old saying, "Behind every cloud there is always a silver lining" is certainly true when it comes to our library. We are now nestled between the Council Bluffs Public Library and the Pottawattamie County Courthouse, which can only enhance efforts by our visitors and members when they are seeking information on their heritage. Many of our valuable collections are still within our reach. On the Continued on Page 3 January- March 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 1 POTI AW A TI AMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 19% BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marsh Pilger, President (712) 322-1171 Darlene Vergamini, Past-President (712) 323-5661 Bob Anderson, Vice-President (402) 554-1800 Sharon Snipes, Treasurer (712) 322-6562 Marjorie Negethon, Secretary (712) 325-0128 Marcella Steffensen, Corr. Secretary (712) 322-7054 Linda Dunlop, Dir. of Programs (712) 328-1926 Bob Anderson, Dir. of Publications (402) 554-1800 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Calling: Marge Merryman Doris Rounds Cemetery: Dan Ives & Marilyn Drennen Grants & Library Acquisitions: Darlene Vergamini & Bob Anderson Membership: Lois Kenealy Probate Project: Susan & James Vanecek Refreshments: Alice Bontz Research: Irene Dawson Special Projects: John Bryant, Scotney Fenton and Janice Ahrens Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except for December at the First Congregational Church, 611 lst Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa Membership is $15 per calendar year for individuals and $20 for families. Membership includes four quarterly newsletters per year. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors who lived in Pottawattamie County in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact the Society for applications. The Frontier Chronicle is the official newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (Iowa) Genealogical Society (PCGS), Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Frontier Chronicle is published quarterly by the PCGS, 226 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503, (712) 323-2509, and is sent to society members as part of their membership. From the Editor PERHAPS THE MOVE FROM 21 BENTON STREET was inevitable, but the underhanded, mean-spirited way in which we were forced out was inexcusable and frankly very confusing. As the soon-to-be former First Vice-President of the Pottawattamie County Mormon Trails Association [PCMTA] (I am tendering my resignation), it was my understanding and that of others that we would remain in 21 Benton until a new visitor center for the Tabernacle was built-at which time we would move the library there and 21 Benton would be torn down. The handwriting was obviously on the wall when plans for the visitor center showed a much smaller center than originally planned, leaving no room for a library. But as a member of the Board of Directors of PCMTA, I can tell you that our eviction did not come as part of a board action-we haven't had a board meeting for over a year! No doubt the Tabernacle will be a great historical addition to Council Bluffs, and I do wish them well. But my interest in the project has vanished. Call me a quitter ... I quit! (Obviously they won't miss me. They haven't asked me to do anything for more than a year.) THE GENEROUS OFFER FROM THE HISTORICAL SOCIE1Y OF POTfAWATfAMIE COUN1Y to allow us to move the library to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail saved our rear ends. We had no where else to go and would probably have had to place everything in storage and go dormant for a while. But I, for one, hope the move is temporary, only because the configuration of the jail is not that conclusive to a research library. Oh, it works for now and I'm not complaining. But we should soon receive our non-profit status from the IRS which will allow us to look for and apply for some large grants-large enough perhaps to acquire our own building for a library and county museum. MY SECOND COUSIN ONCE-REMOVED VICTORINE JONES PIERCE of Oakland called a couple of weeks ago to tell me she was going through some "things" and found a photo of my great-grandfather and great-grandmother, William Silas JONES and Sarah {Sadie) THAYER Jones. She thought it might be their wedding photo and said, "I don't have any idea how I ended up with it." She's a descendant of William Silas' brother J. T. Oohn Thomas) Jones. It just goes to show that we never know who in our family has what. I had scoured the family for a photo of these two--l'd never seen one and had no idea what they looked like. Now if somebody would just own up to having the Thayer family Bible!! I'M NOTICING MORE AND MORE MEMBERS ARE LISTING AN E-MAIL ADDRESS on their membership forms. We will be publishing a "Members' E-mail Address List" in the next issue, so if you have not informed us of your e-mail address, please do so soon. This can be an excellent way to keep in touch with one another and share information. My company, Creative Consultants, will soon have its own site on the Internet. I will maintain a Home Page for the society on this site so you will soon be able to connect to us where we will list some of our holdings and research ideas. I've also noticed more of you listing the kind of computer and genealogy program you are using. Send us a note about your genealogy computing experiences and why you like the program you're using. I've been a Mac person since 1984 and use Reunion, which I think is great. IF YOUR LABEL ON THIS ISSUE HAS A RED STRIPE ON IT, that means we have not received your 1996 dues-and this will be the last issue of the Chronicle you will receive unless we receive your dues before the next issue. -Bob Anderson 2 The Frontier Chronicle January - March 1996 A Special 'Thanks' To All Who Helped By Darlene Vergamini Library Director What appeared to be the overwhelming task of moving the entire contents of the Pioneer Research Library out of 21 Benton Street was accomplished in a couple of weeks, thanks co the generous help of many, many individuals. At the risk of omitting someone, here are the special people who gave of their time and energy to help us move and to work on our garage sale: Dennis & Cathy Danielson; Bob & Marcia Hastings; Bill & Dorothy Copeland; Everett & Irene Dawson; Merle & Shirley Ries; Marjorie Merry-man; Scotney Fenton; Rosemary John-son; Marcella Steffenson; Alice Bontz; Larry Vergamini; Dan Mowry; Bob Churchill; Sue Yanacek; Sharon George; Margaret Ebeling; Dan Ives; Doug Ives; Patrick Vergamini; Amy Plowman; Cal Peterson; Marsha Pilger; Gerry Byers; Helen & Dennis Loftis; and all the young folks from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. From the Board of the PCGS, we sincerely thank and salute each and every one of you. We have no idea what we would have done without your help. If I missed someone, I'm truly sorry. It was so busy during the move chat I didn't see eveyone. The big, heavy courthouse books are now stored in a rail car at the Railswesc Museum. The Iowa books and chose for other states and countries are now housed in various cells in the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail at 226 Pearl Street. It will probably be May 1 before we are totally unpacked and organized. We could still use your help in doing chis, but even if you can't help, feel free to stop by and see what we're doing. The hours and phone number are shown in the box to the right. Thanks again to all who came through in our time of need. Letter from the President continued from page 1. second floor you will find the microfilm readers and the probate records all in place. The Iowa books and files have a home on the first floor of the jail. Hours of operation are nearly the same as before and just chink-visitors will not only have access to our collections but will be able to tour the historic jail as well! New services are also being added to the telephone which will enable callers to reach us easier. Being in the downtown area offers greater convenience and more exposure co the Pioneer Library. In the long run I'm confident our new quarters will suit our needs and serve us well. If you have a few hours to donate to the effort of unpacking and getting settled we would welcome you warmly. For the benefit of our members and long distance friends I wish to advise you chat many of the society's projects are still in progress. Walnut Hill Cemetery is almost completed and should be ready to be published in May. Thank you to so many who read stones, proofread chem, and a special THANKS to the Danielsons (Dennis and Cathy) who organized the material and input the data into the computer! When this task is completed we will be off to finish Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Indexes for many of the early Pottawattamie County histories are diligently being gathered by volunteers and could be completed soon. The index to the 1860 Pottawattamie County census is almost finished thanks to many but especially to Bob Newton. We are also nearing completion of the first round of abstracting on the old probate files. God bless that lovely committee headed by Alice Banez!! The 1925+ probate files are already filed and indexed and available for researching thanks to the many hours chat Marge Merryman devoted to chis task. Bob Anderson says the new bylaws are almost ready for review by the committee; Irene Dawson definitely keeps the letters flowing with those seeking data in our county; the index to the early death records is in progress-the list goes on and on! Plans for summer gatherings are being readied and most of us are looking forward to the May Ice Cream Social with our guests from the surrounding genealogical societies. As you can see, we are never idle!! If you have any questions any time, please contact one of the board members. We are here to serve you. Until next time, take care, God bless, and keep healthy!! -Marsha Pilger The Piot1eer Research Library Is "°"' ope" as follows: Mot1day, closed Tues., Thurs. S- Fri. 1-.f p.tM. Wed., 6-9 p.tM. Sat. S- Su" Noot1- .f p.tM. It is located it1 the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail U.6 Pearl Street Cout1cil Jluffs, IA 51509 The Phot1e NutMber Is (71tJ 9!9-t509 January - March 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 3 Researcher's Bane: The ''Misspelled'' Nanie By Clair Prechtel-Kluskens Reprinted from The Record· News .from the National Archives and Records Administration, Vol. 2, No. 4, March 1996 Many inexperienced genealogists often fail to find their ancestors in records simply because the name is "misspelled." Researchers must remember that "official government records" were created by government employees and private citizens whose reading and writing skills varied. Several examples illustrate this point. A Tale of Four Brothers Four brothers from St. Lawrence County, New York-Frederick, James Henry, Samuel, and William P. Westurnserved in the Union Army during the Civil War. Fred's compiled military service record (CMSR) is indexed and filed under Weston while the others' CMSR's are filed under Western. James' pension file is indexed under the spelling Westren, Samuel's under Western and William P.'s under Westurn. Why the different spellings? The reasons are sometimes unknown. James signed his enlistment paper as Westurn, and most records in his CMSR spell the name Westurn, but it is indexed and filed under the Western spelling. Samuel, who was illiterate, enlisted under the name Westurn. However, although most records in his CMSR call him Weston, it is indexed and filed under Western. The signature of James' widow, Ruby, looks a lot like Westren, which may account for the pension file being indexed under that spelling even though most papers in the file spell the name Western. Since Samuel was illiterate, the Western spelling used by the notary who completed Samuel's declaration (application) for a pension probably caused the pension to be filed under Western. However, papers in the file show Samuel's step-grandson, Samuel F. Jr. spelled the name Westurn, while Samuel's daughter-in-law spelled the name Weston. Military Service Misspellings Misspellings are also found in the military service records of other wars. The War of 1812 military service record of Samuel Westurn of Vermont is filed under Weston. However, his bounty land warrant application is filed under the correct spelling of West urn simply because he could read and write and spell his own name. Samuel's father, James Westurn, served in the American Revolution. He also was literate and spelled his name as Westurn. Again, his pension file is filed under Westurn while his military service record is filed under the name Weston. Foreign Language Problems Foreign languages and accents were also responsible for misspellings by Anglo-American census enumerators unfamiliar with foreign tongues. Martin Prechtel was enumerated as Brechtel in the 1860 census in Cleveland, Ohio, and as Rechtel in the 1910 census in Olmsted Township, Ohio. His brother, John, was enumerated as John Precht in Pitkin County, Colorado in 1885. Ship Passenger Lists The information on ship passenger arrival lists was recorded by a member of the ship's crew who might or might not have been familiar with his passengers' native tongues. A Polish brother and sister named Tymczak illustrate this point. Karol Tyms.zak is on an October, 1912 passenger list, but his sister Zofia's surname is "correctly" spelled as Tymc:zak on a May 1912 passenger list. In America, they used the English equivalents of their first names-Carl and Sophia. Carl and Sophia show that being aware of foreign spellings of first names is equally as important as awareness of variations in surnames. One researcher examined National Archives Microfilm Publication T520, Index {Soundex) to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Baltimore, Maryland, 1897-July 1952, for his Bohemian ancestor, John Polak, who had arrived there about 1903, but did not find him. Two years later, the researcher's wife, who was a more experienced genealogist, examined the same index and easily found John Polak listed as Jan Polak. James Novak, a Bohemian immigrant who settled in Chicago, is listed as James on the 1910 census and as Vaclaw Novak on the 1900 census. Foreign equivalents of English names can be determined from many published sources found in public libraries, such as "baby name books" or Foreign Versions of English Names by the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1962). First names of immigrants might be given in the immigrant's native language, a misspelled version of the native language, English, or misspelled English. On The Trail of One Family As a final example, let's follow the trail of one Bohemian family through Federal records. Their American surname is a simple four letter word-Simi-but it does not always appear that way in the records. Johan and Marie Symel and their children 4 The Frontier Chronicle January- March 1996 arrived at Baltimore, Maryland, July 14, 1873, aboard the German bark, Inca. Johan Symel's 1880 naturalization record is indexed as Jon Simi in National Archives Microfilm Publication Ml285, Soundex Index to Naturaliuztion Petitions far the U.S. District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois, and Immigration and Naturaliuztion Service District No. 9, 1840-1950. The 1880 census enumerator listed the head of household as John Sime/ while the 1900 enumerator listed him as John Chimel!Note that Chime! is soundex coded as C-540, which is much different than the S-540 that Simi or Simel or Symel are coded as. Since the researcher did not find the family in the 1900 soundex under the expected soundex code, she used the "brute force" method of finding them. Knowing that the family lived on South May Street, near 18th Street, in Chicago, she determined which enumeration districts might contain that address using National Archives Microfilm Publication Tl210, Descriptions of Census Enumeration Districts, 1900. She then found that address on the 1900 census itself, where the Anglo-American enumerator, Mary King, had enumerated them as Chime!. In 1910 and 1920, John Siml's adult children are all enumerated as Simi. As shown by Westurn/Western/ Weston/Westren and Siml/Symel/Simel/ Chimel, both "Anglo" and "ethnic" surnames are susceptible to misspelling. In these cases, indexes that are arranged alphabetically or by soundex code may not always readily enable the researcher to find an ancestor. Soundex codes like C-540 for Chime! or S-540 for Simi are widely separated, as are P-623 for Prechtel and R-234 for Rechtel. In these cases, researchers must be willing to read the appropriate census or other records page by page and line by line to find the ancestor. Researchers who think creatively and keep an open mind will find their misspelled ancestor. Claire Prechtel-Kluskms is an archivist with NARA s User Services Branch at Archives l MEMBERS: Send us your queries. You are allowed an unlimited number of free queries, published on a space-available basis. We also invite readers to submit research questions to the Chronicle. We will answer them in forthcoming issues. Send to P. 0. Box 31097, Omaha, NE 68131. News & Update Used Book Sale The used book sale will continue over the summer months. It will be held on the grounds of the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail. Some craft items may also be available. If you have books you no longer want, bring them to the jail. The first book sale will be on May 11. Come check this out. Volunteers are needed! May Meeting is Ice Cream Social The May meeting of the PCGS should be a lot of fun. Members of neighboring genealogical societies have been invited to join us for an old-fashioned ice cream social. We will devote the evening to getting to know our fellow "genies" and hearing of their respective projects and programs. The meeting will be held as usual, Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 611 1st Ave. PCGS To Meet in Summer Months The Board of Directors of the PCGS has voted to continue to hold meetings on the second Tuesday of each month during June, July, and August of this year. In past years the society has not met during these months; but it was decided to continue the meetings to provide more programs for members during the year and to keep them informed of our many projects. The society will not meet in Dec. Iowa County Histories Wanted The Pioneer Research Library now has several Iowa county history books, but more are needed. We will publish a list of those we have in the next issue of the Frontier Chronicle. Meanwhile, if you have a history book on any Iowa county you would like to donate or loan the library, we'd love to have it. CALENDAR, OF EVENTS ARKANSAS July 25-27, Springdale. The Third Annual Four Corners Ancestor Fair will be held at the Northwest Arkansas Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Workshops on "How to Use LDS Facilities," "Research in the National Archives," "Demystifying the Civil War" and others. For info, send SASE to 4 Corners, 509 W. Spring, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or phone (501) 521-2020. CANADA August 18-23, Ottawa. Families and Emblems 'lranscending Frontiers" is the theme of the 22nd International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences. The sessions will be at the University of Ottawa, Canada's oldest and largest bilingual (French-English) university. Contact the Canadian Heraldic Authority, 1 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada KlAOAl or phone 001 (613) 991-2228. IOWA June 8, Des Moines. The Fourth Annual German Research Conference at the Bavarian Inn. Topics include "Available Sources in the United States for Determining German Ancestry," "Types of Sources in Germany and How To Find Them," and others. Info from Eunice Smith, 3395 E. Broadway, Des Moines, IA 50317 or phone (515) 265-1525. *********** June 14-16. Des Moines. Since 1981 the Goddard Association of America has assembled seven times in seven cities across the United States, and will hold its 1996 "Gathering" in Des Moines, Iowa. According to info received, there will be fun, food, genealogy workshops and a database of over 15,000 Goddard/Godard names and 10,000 Goddard/Godard marriages. For information, contact the association at 118 S. Volutsia, Wichita, KS 67211 or phone (316) 682-4942. *********** June 14-15, Des Moines. Iowa Heritage EXPO '96 will be held at the State Historical Building in Des Moines. The theme for the event is "Celebrating our Roots." EXPO combines the fun of a heritage festival with a serious history conference. *********** July, Des Moines. The biennial gathering of the Westcott/Wescott family will be held in Des Moines. Contact Mrs. Betty W. Acker, Society of Stukely Westcott Descendants of America, 2145 Richvale Rd., Nashport, OH 43830. IOWA October 10-12, Iowa City. The Iowa Genealogical Society Conference entitled "A Capitol Affair," will be held at the Old State Capitol. Topics will cover Iowa research and records. Contact Don Southwood, 2911 E. 32nd St. Rd., Davenport, IA 52807-2405 or phone (319) 355-8404. KENTUCKY June 22-24, Prestonburg. "Finding Your Family 'free," an Eastern Kentucky Searchers Seminar. Details from KFB Enterprises, P. 0. Box 182, Batavia, IL 60510 or (800) 253-3089. MINNESOTA June 9-12, Minneapolis. The Federation of East European Family History Societies (FEEFHS) will hold its third annual International Convention at the Best Western Serville Plaza Motel and Conference Centre, 8151 Bridge Road. For info, send a self-addressed-stampedenvelope (SASE) to Ed Brandt, 13 27th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414. NEW YORK August 14-17, Rochester. Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference. Details from the FGS Business Office, P. 0. Box 3385, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-3385. TENNESSEE May 8-11, Nashville. The National Genealogical Society's Conference in the States will offer a wide variety of presentations with special attention paid to Tennessee and its eight surrounding states, as well as those states to which early Tennesseans migrated. The conference will also feature migration and land topics. Info NGS, 4527 17th St. No., Arlington, VA 22207, phone (703) 525-0050. *********** May 31-June 2, Nashville. The Rose Family Association will hold its sixth Rose Genealogical Research Conference at the Marriott Hotel. Details from the association, 14 74 Montelegre Dr., San Jose, CA 95120. WISCONSIN May 18, Eau Claire. The Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society wil include a program by Sharon DeBartolo Car-mack. John A. Brissee, Rt. 2 529 Echo Valley Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53521, phone (608) 835-9750. January- March 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 5 National Archives Launches New Online Resources Reprinted from The Record: News from the National Archives and Records Administration, Vol. 2, No. 4, March 1996 The National Archives has launched a new website and three new public access services. For the first time, National Archives databases can be searched over the Internet. The website provides information about the agency's mission; the hours and locations of all National Archives facilities nationwide, including the regional archives, Presidential libraries and Federal Register; and ocher practical information for researchers, genealogists and records managers. The address is http1//www.nara.gov/ With the new online databases. a user can begin the research process online. The NARA AUDIOVISUAL INFORMATION LOCATOR (NAIL) DATABASE, at http://www.nara.gov/ nara/nail.hrml, contains 81,000 descriptions of records held by the Still Picture (NNSP) and Motion Picture, Sound and Video Branches (NNSM) of the National Archives. Data come from existing databases and from card catalog scanning projects, and represent all of NNSP's series descriptions and about 15 percent ofNNSM's catalog cards. The GOVERNMENT INFORMATION LOCATOR SERVI CE (GILS) DATABASE describes the 39 major automated information systems and information products of the National Archives. GILS can be reached directly at http://www.nara.gov/gils/ gils.html or z39.50s://wais.nara.gov/gils. The National Archives will continue to explore emerging Internet technologies that make government information more widely accessible. Archivist John W. Carlin said, "I am very excited about this addition of electronic public access to our range of services. I am especially excited because it will bring the National Archives to so many more people. Now you don't have to go to one of our facilities to access rhe National Archives. You can 'visit' the National Archives from your local library, your school or your home." Home Page Highlights When the NARA Web home page went online in January, visitors were able to access some new resources. The Digical Classroom, produced by the National Archives and Records Administration Education Branch, includes ideas and methods for reaching with primary sources and sample lesson plans. The NARA Library area includes description of its services, copies of its publications, and soon will offer direct searching of its catalog. The location and services at each of the Federal Records Centers are described. The NARA Bookstore provides information about some of the most popular NARA publications available for sale, and the Public Programs area lists NARA-sponsored conferences, book signings, movies, and other events. NARA Electronic Access Leaflet A general information leafier, Online and Electronic Services at the National Archives (GIL 65), briefly describes what services are available on the National Archives gopher and World Wide Web sire. The text of the leaflet itself is on the gopher (gopher.nara.gov) and the National Archives Web site (http://www.nara.gov) and will be updated regularly. To obtain a free printed copy of GIL 65, contact Publications Distribution (NECD). More Publications on the Internet Several National Archives catalogs of microfilm publications are now available on the Internet. They are also still available as printed catalogs; co purchase such copies, follow the ordering instructions given on p. 39. All the catalogs sell for $2 each (except for Microfilm Resources for Research, which is $5). Military Service Records microfilm catalog is now available on the Internet. Ocher catalogs currently available are: • Microfilm Resources for Research: A Comprehensive Catalog • The 1790-1890 Federal Population Census • 1900 Federal Population Census • The 1910 Federal Population Census • The 1920 Federal Population Census • Federal Court Records • Immigrant & Passenger Arrivals •American Indians • Black Studies • Genealogical & Biographical Research 6 The Frontier Chronicle January - March 1996 U.S. Government Manual, 1995/ 19% Edition, Available The 1995/96 edition of The United States Government Manual, revised as of July l, 1995, has been issued by the Office of the Federal Register. Published annually, the Manual is an invaluable source of information on the federal government. The 901-page Manual provides up-to-date information on the missions, programs, and activities of federal agencies, as well as the names of top officials of each agency in the Clinton Administration and listings of U.S. Representatives and Senators. The book also provides extensive and useful data about the legislative, judicial and executive branches of the federal government, with comprehensive Name and Subject/ Agency indexes. A special feature of chis reference work is the Sources of Information section, listing addresses and telephone numbers for each agency for employment, government contracts, publications, films, and ocher public services available. In addition the volume contains agency organization charts, a list defining commonly used federal abbreviations and acronyms, and a derailed section on federal agencies chat have been terminated, transferred, or changed in name since March 1933. The Manual is available for sale for $33 a copy (Stock No. 069-000-00063-1) from the Superintendent of Documents, GPO. All orders must be accompanied by check, money order, GPO Deposit Account, VISA or Master Card and mailed to the Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Charge orders may be telephoned to the GPO Order Desk, Monday through Friday, at (202) 512-1800, from 8:00 A M. co 4:00 P.M. (Eastern rime) or fax (202) 512-2250. Electronic access to the Manual is available through the GPO Access Online Service at http://access.gpo.gov/nara Will Automation Project Limit Genealogical Research? Reprinted from the Iowa Genealogical Society NEWSLETTER, Vol. 17, No. 1, Feb. 1996 By Tammra K Foster By next summer the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) will have completed its four-year Vital Records Modernization Project. This project, also known as the "automation project," calls for the computerization of all birch, death and marriage records in Iowa from 1922-on and electronically links county offices with the IDPH so vital records can be filed and accessed at the county level. This work is to be completed by June 30, 1997. According co Jill France, Vital Records Bureau Chief with the IDPH, the actual details for computerizing the records has not been decided upon as yet. However, it has been determined what information will actually be included in the system. According co France, the information currently required to file a birch, death or marriage record will be entered; however, any information found on the original copy chat is not required co file a vital record will not be entered into the computerized system. The only way to find out chat information is to review the original record. The Original Records In 1995 a law was passed chat transferred many of the duties of the clerk of court relating co vital statistics co the office of county recorder, effective July 1, 1997. This coincides with the automation project. le also calls for the original records to be moved from the scacecontrolled clerk of court offices to the county recorder offices, also by July 1, 1997. All original records, from 1880- coday, would also be given to the county recorders. By July 1 , 1997, all records will be filed electronically -eliminating "paper copies." Once the records from 1922 on have been entered into the system, it is up to each individual county recorder office to determine what happens co the original records for that period. According to France, the original records cannot be destroyed by the county. However, it is up co each county co determine physical storage and access of these original records. And , the records from 1880- 1921 will also remain in the physical control of each county recorder office. To help defray the costs of incorporating these duties in county recorder offices, the county recorder will collect fees related co the filing of the records. These fees are co be used to "preserve and maintain public records; assist counties in preservation coses; encourage and foster maximum access to public records maintained by county recorders at locations throughout the state; and establish plans for anticipated and possible future needs, including the handling and preservation of vital statistics." In addition, IDPH officials have been discussing the restriction of vital records-closing birch records for 90 years and death records for 50 years. Because all of the details regarding the "automation project" have not yet been finalized, we can still have input co make sure IDPH and the county recorders consider our needs as genealogists. "le is important chat we make sure elected officials in the counties, as well as state legislators, know we exist and are concerned about public access co vital records and their preservation," said Connie Street, IGS President. "I encourage all members co contact these officials and voice their concerns." Next summer is just around the corner. Unless we ace now, some of the information from these vital records could be lost co us forever, not only through the automation system but also as a result of restricted access co the original records. Our New Home ~ Thanks co a generous offer from the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County (HSPC), the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS) has moved its Pioneer Research Library from 21 Benton Street to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail at 226 Pearl Street in downtown Council Bluffs. The jail was builc in 188 5 at a cost of about $30,000-nearly $8,000 for the outer building and just over $22,000 for the rotary jail unit contained in the center. The design was the invention of William H. Brown and Benjamin F. Haugh, both oflndianapolis. A U.S. Patent, issued to chem on July 12, 1881, declared " . .. The object of our invention is to produce a jail in which prisoners can be controlled without the necessity of personal contact between chem and the jailer." It was to provide "maximum security with minimum jailer attention." In 1972 the jail was named co the National Register of Historic Places. That status and recognition of its historic value helped save the jail in 1977. During construction of the new courthouse many in the community called the jail an "eyesore" and wanted it destroyed. Only a heroic effort by members of the HSPC and friends saved it. Today it is owned and operated as a museum by the HSPC. Larry Vergamini is the jail director. All restoration work and upkeep are financed by occasional small grants and the admission fee which is $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for children 6-12. Members of the PCGS and the HSPC are admitted free, which includes access co the Pioneer Research Library and a tour of the jail. The PCGS is indeed graceful to the HSPC for offering co house our library in chis local and national treasure. January - March 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 7 Query JARRED/DOBSON Seeking marriage record of David JARRED to Margaret DOBSON. Married between 1885-1890 ... where? They lived at Hasting and Emerson, Mills County, Iowa. Margaret b. 11 May 1871, Ireland. Died 17 Oct 1899 Hastings, Mills County, IA. Who were her parents? Children were Violet Gertrude, b. Apr. 1891; Galen Eugene, b. May 1893. Have found JARRED also spelled JARROD I JARED I JARRETT. Have searched for this marriage record for 10 years. Would appreciate help. David & Maggie are my g-grand parents. Joyce E. Posey, 210 Chesterfield Cir., Dayton, OH 45431-1461. Iowa Sesquicentennial Now on the Internet Whether you live in Iowa, Tibet, England or Japan, you can now wish Iowa a happy l 50th birthday on the Internet. And you can learn about the events and activities taking shape for this historic occasion. Just connect to the World Wide Web site located at: http://www.ioacity.com/iowal 50 The Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission site is developed and managed through a partnership with Iowa City On-Line, a division of Iowa City Magazine. It includes detailed information on Sesquicentennial plans, including: a Calendar of Sesquicentennial Events, especially those that have received official ISC endorsement; details on local county commission plans in each and every one of Iowa's 99 counties; current information on the upcoming Festival of Iowa Folklife; and a Sesquicentennial Guest Book to send your birthday wishes. POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 226 Pearl Street • Council Bluffs, IA 51503 8 The Frontier Chronicle January - March 1996 Davis County, Iowa History Book Originally published in 1976 by the TTT Society as a bicentennial project, This is Davis County, Iowa: A History of Davis County from 1926-1976 is being reprinted by the Davis County Genealogical Society. This 8-1 /2 x 11 hard-bound 500- page edition includes articles and stories about businesses, schools, towns and churches in Davis County and an every-name index which was not part of the original book. Also included are articles about Century Farms and family farms in the county. It contains many names, datesand interesting tidbits of county history. Pre-paid orders are $65 by June 30, $75 after. The prices include shipping & handling. Order from the Davis County Genealogical Society, c/o D. Sue Spilman, 401 Arkansas Ave., Bloomfield, IA. https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d628bfee88cdb64e1cc41fd5d31dbdb1.pdf 3b167c75639f031f096853fcb1ac1596 PDF Text Text 11 ~1\11\1 ~l~il~~l ~\~1~\ ~1[ lll I I 3 5226 00316590 9 Il l spec. Coll. 977.771 'I 'he Frontier .. Chronicle Vol. 2, No. 2 Newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (IA) Genealogical Society April - June 1996 Society Library To Get New Name, Location Following a dispute with the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County, the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS) moved its library collection from the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail to a temporary storage facility on Saturday, May 18. Because the historic al society has claimed ownership of the name "Pioneer Research Library," the PCGS library will have a new name when it reopens in new quarters. The new name has been chosen and will be announced as soon as PCGS board members take inventory of the Society's holdings. Left to right: Vice-President Bob Anderson, Treasurer Sharon Snipes, Recording Secretary Marcella Steffensen, and President Marsha Pilger. Photo by Marge Merryman. it is legally registered. President Marsha Pilger and vicepresident Bob Anderson have been looking at several possible sites for che library. "Some are more desirable than ochers," said Pilger. "but they are beyond our financial capability at che present. Once we receive our official non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service, we should be able co negotiate some very good terms." Anderson said the new site will also be chosen for its long-term availability as well. "We certainly don't want to keep moving every six months," he said. A thorough inventory of che society's holdings is being conducted, the resulcs of which will be published in a future issue of chis newsleccer. Letter from the President Hello. I thought it might be a good time to share with you some information regarding Court Records. They are a resource few genealogists consider investigating because of the sometimes overwhelming volumes which exist in most counties, and the complex nature of searching them. You can virtually spend hours absorbed in court records: Records of Guardianship; Justice of the Peace Records; District Court Records; Superior Court; Municipal Court; etc. In early time frames of American History, the various court records are among the rare sources of genealogical data pertinent to proving specific heritages. Every county recorded the activities of the various courts and their decisions, and these records have been preserved throughout the centuries. I have never searched for court records in any state of the union and not found them! Sometimes they were difficult to read because of their condition, but they still exist. Virginia court records of the early 1600s can often be a challenge, but I love to browse over them when I have time. I found my ancestor in one of the early Virginia District Court Records. He was a witness for my best friend's ancestor! Imagine, the thrill-after all the generations and separation of miles - our families still share a bond of friendship! Until I discovered this intimate detail in the early court Continued on Page 3 April - June 1996 The Frontier Chronicle POTIAWATIAMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 1996 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marsh Pilger, President (712) 322-1171 Darlene Vergamini, Past-President (712) 323-5661 Bob Anderson, Vice-President (402) 554-1800 Sharon Snipes, Treasurer (712) 322-6562 Don Fauble, Recording Secretary (712) 328-1219 Marcella Steffensen, Corr. Secretary (712) 322-7054 Linda Dunlop, Dir. of Programs (712) 328-1926 Bob Anderson, Dir. of Publications (402) 554-1800 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Calling: Marge Merryman Doris Rounds Cemetery: Dennis & Cathy Danielson Grants & Library Acquisitions: Ruth Olson & Bob Anderson Membership: Lois Kenealy Probate Project: Alice Bantz Refreshments: Alice Bantz Research: Irene Dawson Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except for December at the First Congregational Church, 611 1st Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa Membership is $15 per calendar year for individuals and $20 for families. Membership includes four quarterly newsletters per year. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors who lived in Pottawattamie County in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact the Society for applications. The Frontier Chronicle is the official newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (Iowa) Genealogical Society (PCGS), Council Bluffs, Iowa . The Frontier Chronicle is published quarterly by the PCGS, P. 0. Box 394, Council Bluffs, IA 51502, and is sent to society members as part of their membership. 2 The Frontier Chronicle April - June 1996 !Toni the Editor I RECENTI.Y ATTENDED MY "ANDERSEN" REUNION which was held in Brayton, Iowa. The turnout was not as good as in past years. It's really kind of sad. I remember when I was a kid, the reunion was held in a community center on the grounds of the Oak Hill Church between Brayton and Kimballton. I didn't really look forward to the "meeting," but I knew we would get all the "old" guys to play softball with us on the diamond behind the church. Some of these guys were in their 40s and SOs. Imagine! Great Uncle Nels I think was in his 70s but he loved to play ball. Now that I'm in my great SOs, I'm sorry to see very few young people at family reunions. Somehow we've got to get them interested in our family's history or there may come a time when there won't be a family reunion. I put Andersen in quote marks above because-although we call this the Andersen Family Reunion-our common progenitor was Anders Olsen. But apparently his sons sons were the generation where the Danish practice of taking the father's first name and adding "sen" co it ended. If you're wondering why I am an "son", it's because my grandmother Anna Andersen married my grandfather Robert Louis Anderson. You already know that my mother was a Jones. I've always said I wouldn't wish Andersen/ Anderson, Jones on any researcher. Yes, I have Smiths, too. THE GENEROUS OFFER FROM TIIE HISTORICAL SoCIElY OF PoTrAWAITAMIE CoUNlY to allow us co move our library to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail I mentioned last issue turned out to be not as generous as we had first thought. The ensuing episode was unfortunate co say the least and I hope the two organizations can mend some fences and build some bridges to work together at some point in the future. Until chat time, our society is moving forward with our many projects and are developing some long-range goals. We should be receiving our official non-profit status from the IRS chis summer and, once we do, we will be able to apply for several grants to help fund some very exciting plans. Although we do not have a "home" ac che present, we hope co have a new one in the very near future. Our library will no longer be known as the Pioneer Research Library. The new name will be announced soon. In the meanwhile, don't forget we have many projects you can volunteer for and we do need you. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT TIIIS IS YOUR NEWSLEITER. I could really use some help in several areas. We need more PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES of our meetings, projects and special events. I always appreciate knowing what you would like to see in the newsletter. Many of you have said you'd like to see more information on Pottawattamie County records. I could use help in chat area, deciding what's available and what to include. Also please send me any tidbits or articles you find elsewhere that you chink might be of interest co everyone. Although I don't wane our newletter co be nothing buc reprints, lee's face it, we all can't read everything. I ENJOY READING OTIIER SOCIETIES' NEWSLEITERS, but many of chem reprinc their members' ancestor charts. I don't mean to criticize, buc I chink chat's a bit of a waste of paper. I'm not sure what the chances are of someone connecting. We have begun in this issue a listing of the surnames our members are researching. I chink it makes more sense co do chis so that persons looking for the same names can get in couch with one another and then trade information. lc's almost the same thing as a query without a loc of extra information. -Bob Anderson PCGS Seeks to Acquire Pottawattamie County Cemetery Records The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society is seeking donations to acquire the following cemetery books for Pottwattamie County. If you wish to contribute money for a specific book, please indicate so on your remittance. Otherwise please mark your contribution "Cemetery Books Fund." AVOCA, includes Avoca, Newton, Walnut and Walnut Catholic. $26.00. BOOMER TWP, Grange Cemetery. $7.50. BOOMER TWP, includes Reels, St. Bridget, and St. Paul's Lutheran. $4.00 CARSON-MACEDONIA, includes Mormon, Pioneer, and Wheeler GR. $17.00. CRESCENT TWP, includes Crescent and Mcintosh. $5.50. FLINT, Griswold, McWhirter, Wave-land and Whipple. $11.50. GARNER & LAKE TWPs, includes Evans, Garner, Graybill, and Gregg. $5.00 HARDIN & YORK TWP, includes H.G. Fisher and County Home. $5.00 HAZEL DELL, Downsville, Weston and Colunbanus. $6.50. KEG & SILVER CREEK TWP, includes Treynor, St. Paul Lutheran and Zion. $6.00 KEG CREEK TWP & LEWIS TWP. $5.00 LINCOLN TWP, includes Hancock, Oak Hill and Silver Valley. $6.50 MINDEN TWP. $7.00 NEOLA TWP, includes Neola and St. Patrick's Catholic. $12.00 OLD CENTER TWP, includes Belnap. Big Grove, Fairview and Oakland. $19.00 ROCKFORD TWP, includes Allen, Branson and Crook. $5.00 Send donations to the PCGS, P. 0. Box 394, Council Bluffs, IA 51502. Letter from the President continued from page 1. records, we had no clue that our ancestors even knew each other! It was also in the court records of Virginia where I learned that another of my forefathers had changed their name. It was such a significant change that I would have lost the line forever had I not discovered this data. Amazingly, I was looking for something else when I made this breakthrough, but, as is my usual habit, I was scanning the index for common surnames of my family, and ... BINGO! The other day I was browsing some District Court Records for Pottawattamie County and bumped into one of the "first" books. It started 5 May 18 51. I found it so fascinating. Many of the names of our early pioneers appeared upon the pages. One list of jurors for Oct. 18 52 included: Elijah Shaw, Harvey Dunn, William Allen, Jacob Stoker, Ezekiel Downs, J. F. Lane, John Forbs, Jas. D. Haywood, J. L. Forman, William Parrish, Alva North, Edward Cucler, W D. Brown, and Mr. Elliot. Lists upon lists of jurors appeared Cases of"Discurbing the Peace;" "Unlawful Sales of Spiritous Liquors;" "A Challenge to fight a duel;" "Petitions for Divorce;" "Manslaughter;" "Assault & Battery;" "Robbery;" etc ... etched upon the pages. The fabric of peo k who shaped our destiny and case thei.,. shadows upon the land. I guess what I'm really saying is, when you'd like co add real substance co your family's heritage, take some time to look over the court records!! Happy Hunting! Marsha April · June 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 3 German American Heritage Center The German American Heritage Center, a non-profit corporation, was founded in 1994. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from historic, preservation , German, and genealogy organizations. The Center is dedicated co preserve the immigrant experience and establish a facility co house a library, archives, research center, museum, and cultural center. The structure decided upon co house the Center was an abandoned building originally known as the Germania Haus, Miller Hotel, and most recencly, the Standard Hotel, located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, at the foot of the Centennial Bridge just two blocks from the levee and Mississippi River. The "Germania Haus" was erected in 1868 and is listed on the National Register. The original hotel served as a gathering place for the neighborhood, as well as a source of respite for thousands of immigrants who were either at the end of a long and crying journey, or who stopped co rest before proceeding co points further west. The hotel was located in the center of Davenport's German population. Thousands of Europeans immigrated co the Midwest over a century ago. They arrived in Davenport by riverboat, train, wagon, and on foot from the "old countries" of Europe. Many camped on the shores of the Mississippi River, or stayed at the Germania Haus/Miller Hotel. To commemorate their incredible transcontinental journey, Otto Von Bismark sent oak trees from the Saxon Forest in Germany on the 50- year anniversary of their arrival. These trees were planted in Washington Square Park, located across the street from the hotel, a place for new arrivals co rest in the shade and picnic with reunited families. The commemorative trees surrounded a towering iron fountain which featured a woman whose arms were outstretched coward the river, welcoming travelers ashore. With chis park and the hotel having strong historical ties co immigran cs arriving in the Midwest , the Board purchased the vacant hotel building in October, 1995, and it is now the 4 The Frontier Chronicle April - June 1996 Architect's drawing of German American Heritage Center official site of the future German American Heritage Center. While the restoration cask ahead seems formidable at times, the Board feels chat this restored building will once again serve as a welcoming beacon-chis time co preserve the immigrant experience through research facilities, educational classes, workshops, symposiums, and exhibits of memorabilia. These early citizens made a tremendous impact on the development of the United Scates, particularly the Midwest, and their stories will be preserved and retold. The establishment of the Center adds another dimension co the wide range of ethnic facilities which honor America's patchwork of people, and will cake its place co preserve the memory of chose who came before us, for chose who come after. Americans of German descent comprise one of the largest ethnic groups in America, and the Center's focus will encompass all German-speaking countries. Restoration work has begun and the anticipated dedication of the building is planned for October 6, 1996. Funds for restoring chis building are being sought from a variety of resources including grants, foundations, public and private sectors. Individual Charter Memberships are available for $40 through Dec. 31, 1996 (will not be available again) or $20 per year. To join chis organization or for more information, contact the German American Heritage Center, P. 0. Box 243, Davenport, IA 52805-0243. Nebraska Population Census Records, 1890 (Part 6) The original 1890 census records for the United States were destroyed or damaged by a fire in Washington in 1921. Less than one percent of this census is available for scattered counties from across the country. (Counties and indexes avaiiable are listed on page 25 of Guide to Genealogical &search in the National Archives.) The 1890 census records for Nebraska were destroyed. Special schedules enumerating Union veterans and widows of Union veterans of the Civil War also were prepared with the 1890 census. The schedule for Nebraska survived the fire in 1921, and it is called the 1890 census of Civil War veterans and widows. This census includes the name of the veteran or his widow, his rank, company, regiment, dates of enlistment and discharge, length of service, current post office address, nature of any disability, and remarks. The census does not give the names of other family members. Accelerated Indexing Systems published an index to this census in 1987 entitled Nebraska 1890 (Special Census ojVeterans). This index is available in the NSHS Library/ Archives Reference Room. Another substitute for the 1890 census is the Nebraska State Gazetteer, Business Directory and Farmers List for 1890-91. It is in the same format as the 1886 Nebraska state gazetteer. A separate alphabetical index just by businessmen or farmers is not available for the 1890 gazetteer. Locating a businessman or farmer in the 1890 gazetteer (when the community or county is known) only verifies his post office address in 1890 since no additional information is provided in this source. Additional notes for the 1880 and 1885 Nebraska census records: The NHSH Library/Archives Reference Room has a transcription of the 1880 census for Custer County. The Nebraska State Genealogical Society also has the 1885 census on microfilm and will loan it to members for a fee. For membership information, contact them at P. 0. Box 5608, Lincoln, NE 68505. The NSHS Library/Archives does not interlibrary loan any federal census records including the 1890 census of Civil War veterans and widows. The 1890 Nebraska Gazetteer is on microfilm and available through interlibrary loan. The charge is $5 for this reel through your local library. News & Update SHSI World Wide Web The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) has created a homepage on the World Wide Web to describe its programs, publications and services. The address is: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/ crush/shsi/ sochome.htm Although automated cataloging records from the Society library and archive holdings are not available, users can access OASIS which describes the holdings of the University of Iowa and the Hoover Library. Future updates of the homepage will offer listings of major manuscript collections. Railroaders For information on an ancestor who worked on the railroad, write to U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, 844 N. Rush, Chicago, IL 60611-2031 Land Owner Records There are seven states where homestead records were cross-indexed by land owner names. If your ancestor acquired land under the 1862 Homestead Act, or bought it from the government, his application is probably on file. Files include a 4-page questionnaire filled out by the homesteader listing names of family members and other personal information. Write to Civil Archives and Records Service, GSA, Washington, DC 20409. Give your ancestor's full name and other pertinent information. From the LeFlore County Heritage, Dec. 1993. Finding Adoption Records "In RE" mean "in regards to something." That something just might be an adoption record. You can sometimes find adoptions listed in the county record books where divorce and probate records are filed. The courts are very cleaver and instead of putting adoptions under "A" they place them under "I." In these record books, generally open to the public, they are indexed alphabetically. The first rule is NEVER say you are looking for an adoption, but rather say divorce or probate. Then turn to the "I" index and find "In RE." Under this category you may find "in RE" petitions to change name, petitions to adopt, etc. From the Guthrie County, Iowa Genealogical Society. CALENDAR OF EVENTS ARKANSAS July 25-27, Springdale. The Third Annual Four Comers Ancestor Fair will be held at the Northwest Arkansas Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Workshops on "How to Use LDS Facilities," "Research in the National Archives," "Demystifying the Civil War" and others. For info, send SASE to 4 Comers, 509 W. Spring, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or phone (501) 521-2020. CANADA August 18-23, Ottawa. Families and Emblems Transcending Frontiers" is the theme of the 22nd· International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences. The sessions will be at the University of Ottawa, Canada's oldest and largest bilingual (French-English) university. Contact the Canadian Heraldic Authority, 1 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada KlAOAl or phone 001 (613) 991-2228. IOWA June 22, Des Moines. Panel Discussion Group on Irish Research. 10 a.m. - noon at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 6000 Douglas Ave. Cost is $6 per person. Must register. Contact the IGS, P. 0. Box 7735, Des Moines, IA 50322-7735. *********** July, Des Moines. The biennial gathering of the WestcottJWescott family will be held in Des Moines. Contact Mrs. Betty W. Acker, Society of Stukely Westcott Descendants of America, 2145 Richvale Rd., Nashport, OH 43830. *********** October 4-6, Des Moines. Eleventh Annual Hull Family Association Reunion to be held at Holiday Inn Downtown, 1050 Sixth Avenue. A full-time genealogist who specializes in all HULLs (English, German, Dutch and other nationalities) will be on hand. For information contact David Hull, 402 Chester Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501-4142, or phone (515) 684-4092. *********** October 10-12, Iowa City. The Iowa Genealogical Society Conference entitled "A Capitol Affair," will be held at the Old State Capitol. Tupics will cover Iowa research and records. Contact Don Southwood, 2911 E. 32nd St. Rd., Davenport, IA 52807-2405 or phone (319) 355-8404. KENTUCKY June 22-24, Prestonburg. "Finding Your Family Tree," an Eastern Kentucky Searchers Seminar. Details from KFB Enterprises, P. 0. Box 182, Batavia, IL 60510 or (800) 253-3089. MISSOURI October 11-13, Springfield. Annual Meeting & National Reunion of the Alford American Family Association. Includes all branches of the family and includes over 100 spelling variations such as Halford, Alvord, etc. Advance registration is highly recommended. For information call Lynn Shelley at (417) 882-4206 or write the AAFA, P. 0. Box 1586, Florissant, MO 63031. NEBRASKA September 20-21, Ogallala. Annual History Conference and members' meeting of the Nebraska State Historical Society. For more information contact the Society, 1500 R St., Lincoln, NE 68501. NEW YORK August 14-17, Rochester. Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference. Details from the FGS Business Office, P. 0. Box 3385, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-3385. OKLAHOMA June 28-29, Tulsa. Reunion of the Orphan Train Riders, their descendants and interested citizens at the Grandview Hotel. Between 1853 and 1920 more than 150,000 destitute and orphaned children were sent west on trains from New York for placement in adoptive homes. A national effort is under way to collect the stories and biographies of the Orphan Train Riders. Contact Ida Mae Wilhoit, 3523 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74135-4514. MEMBERS: Send us your queries. You are allowed an unlimited number of free queries, published on a space-available basis. We also invite readers to submit items for the Calendar of Events and other articles of general interest to genealogists. Send to P. 0. Box 31097, Omaha, NE 68131. April - June 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 5 Genealogists Aid Microfilming Effort Reprinted from The Record: News from the National Archives and Records Administration, Vol. 2, No. 5, May 1996 By Marie V. Melchiori Professional genealogist volunteers and National Archives staff are working together on microfilming projects of greac interest to family history researchers. Through a fund drive called "Dollars for Documents," genealogists across the United States are contributing monies through their local genealogical societies to help support the undertaking. The funds are from the Malcolm H. Seem-NARA Gift Fund, which is administered by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. The program is making available to genealogical researchers viral groups of records in che custody of the National Archives. A filming commiccee, working wich NARA archivists, locates records of major interest to genealogists at the National Archives facilities in Washington and ac Regional Archives. The records are surveyed and evaluated and selected records prepared for microfilm publication. Descriptive pamphlets are written by NARA staff. The pamphlets describe the origin, concenc, and arrangement of the filmed records and provide information about related materials. Since 1983, a number of projects have been completed wich che financial and volunteer assistance provided by che genealogical community. From che distribution in 1983 of a microfiche street index of 39 cities in che 1910 census to six yec to be completed projects funded in 1994 and 1995, che program continues co produce extraordinary produces for genealogical research. 6 The Frontier Chronicle April - June 1996 Typical of the types of current longterm projects under the direction of archivist Claire Prechtel-Kluskens, several volunteers are arranging the Card Records of Headstone Contracts and U.S. Soldiers Burials, 1861-1903. The cards include the name and military designation, dace of burial, name of cemetery, location of cemetery, and name of che company who produced the headstone. These headstone applications were for soldiers buried in private cemeteries. Once the arrangement has been completed, che cards will be filmed and available on microfilm. Microfilm Publications of Genealogical Records Made Available Through Malcolm H. Stem -NARA Gift Fund • 1983 Microfiche of Street Indexes to the 39 larger cities for the 1910 census • 1986 Galveston Passenger Arrival Records, 1896-1948 • 1988 Canadian Border Crossings (1895-1954) indexes allocated to the 6 northern NARA regional archives • 1991T12241920 Census Enumeration Districts for placement in the 12 regional archives • 1992 M1747 Index to the War of 1812 Prisoner of War Records • 1996 M2019 Records Relating to War of 1812 Prisoners of War Swenson Swedish Center The Swenson Swedish Center in Illinois aspires to be a national archive and research institute providing resources for study of the impact of Swedish immigrants on American life and culture. The Center has collected a vast library of books, periodicals, newspapers and original manuscripts concerning Swedish immigrants into America. One unique collection is the Lutheran Church records. In 1686 a law was passed in Sweden directing char derailed records be kepc of all people living in char country. As all Swedes chen belonged co the Lutheran Church, che cask of record-keeping was assigned to che Lutheran Scace Church. Extending back in co che early 17th century, they contain a variety of detailed information on individual Swedes. Another sec of records is che Registers of Emigration from Sweden. The government ordered the Lutheran churches to keep track of who was leaving. These registers have recently been microfilmed in Sweden and made available through che Swenson Center. For information, write to the Swenson Center, P. 0 . Box 175 , Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 61202. (Information from The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA, Dec. 1994.) Help Wanted to Acquire Pottawattamie County 1885Census The PCGS is looking for someone to donate $14 for the acquisition of Book 2 of the Pottawaccamie County State Census for 1885, Kane Twp. Books for Sale from PCGS The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society has the following books for sale at the Pioneer Research Library. Please add the following shipping and handling charge, which is based upon the dollar amount of your order: Up to $15.00 $2.50 $15.00 - $24.99 $3.50 $25.00 - $49.99 $4.00 $50.00 - $74.99 $5.00 $75.00 - $99.00 $5.50 $100.00 - $199.00 $6.50 $200.00 - $299.00 $7.50 $300 or more FREE 1898 Map of Council Bluffs (29 x 26) $5.00 Cite Your Sources, a Manual for Documenting Family Histories and Genealogical Records, by Richard S. Lackey. Soft-cover, 94 pp., 1980. $3.00 How to Trace Your Family History, a Basic Guide to Genealogy, by Bill R. Linder. Hard-bound, 187 pp., 1978. $4.00. (Please note: The Cite Your Sources and How to Trace .. books had been stored where moisture got in them. They are a bit soiled, but in very usable condition Only a few copies of each are left) The following Council Bluffs cemetery books are published by the Iowa Genealogical Society. We have a few copies of each of them in our inventory or they may be ordered from the IGS. When ordering from IGS, be sure to add 5% sales tax to your total order. Fairview Cemetery 1825 Book 1, Section A $7.00 1826 Book 2, Section B $7.50 1827 Book 3, Sections C & D $8.50 1828 Book 4, Sections E & F $9.50 1831 Book 5, Sections G, H & I $7.00 1832 Book 6, Sections] & K $9.50 1833 Book 7, Section L $2.50 1834 Book 8, All Name Index $9.00 St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery 1835 Book 1, Sections A, AA, B & Babyland $8.50 1836 Book 2, Sections C, D & E $10.00 1837 Book 3, Section F $6.00 1838 All Name Index $6.00 Clark and Green Valley Cemeteries 1841 Consists of only one book, indexed $1. 50 To order from the PCGS, send your order and payment to PCGS, P. 0. Box 394, Council Bluffs, IA 51502, or contact one of the Board Members on page 2. To order from the Iowa Genealogical Society, send your order to the IGS, P. 0. Box 7735, Des Moines, IA 50322-7735. Who 'S Looking For Whof Space is provided on the PCGS membership application to list those surnames members are searching. We thought we'd begin to share this information with others. This will be a continuing feature in the Frontier Chronicle until we have listed all members. Regina Adam, I 06 Scottie Dr., Boerne, TX78006. BRANNEN (C.B., IA); DAVIS and QUICK (Pott. Co., IA); WILLIAMS (Oakland, IA); PARKER and WYCHOFF (Hardin Twp., Pott. Co., IA). Bob Anderson, P. 0. Box 31097, Omaha, NE 68131. JONES, THAYER, ANDERSON, KNOP (Pott. Co. & Cass Co., IA). Patricia Barge, 2011 Escenico Terrace, LaCosta, CA 92009. CLAY, DOWNING, HOLBROOK, FORD, EVANS, LYNCH, and SMITH. Richard & Shirley Beck, 2606 N. l 15th Ct. #104, Omaha, NE 68164. BECK (Lewis Twp., Pott. Co., IA); WHITNEY (Norwalk Twp .. Pott Co., IA); STOLLARD; KRUSE (Shelby Co., IA). Alice Bontz, 207 Marion Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. BUMANN (Holstein, GER to IA); BOOK/BOCK (Westphalia, GER to IA); MEFFORD (KY to MO); HALL (KY to IN to IL to MO); DAVIS (VT to CANADA to IL); CLARK (ENG to New Eng. to IL); WEAVER (PA to IL); Mary E. Bullington, 15006 W. Heritage Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375. McMULLEN (Crescent City, IA, Lawrence Co., MO, Fayette Co., OH; DUNKLE and DUTROU (Crescent City, IA). (Continued next page) April - June 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 7 U7ho 'S Looking For Who? (Continued .from page 7.) Gerald T. Byers, 243 Nicholas St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4638 BYERS (County Down, IRE); BLAKELY (IRE); PEARSON (KY & VA); FIELDER (VA, Northern IRE); MAYNE (Northern IRE); GOLDEN (KY); JONES and JOHNSON (KY, VA). Barbara E. Christie, 1122 N. 22nd St., Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Thomas SPEARMAN (Knox Co., OH); Samuel NISWANDER (Rockingham Co., VA); Stephen COLEMAN (before WI in 1850). Bill Copeland, 2724 Ave. E, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. COPELAND, SMITH, WISE, COX, RUSH, MOORE, STOREY, VANVALKENBURG. Cathy & Dennis Danielson, 3437 Ave. B., Council Bluffs, IA 51501. PRUETT, DANIELSON, LARSEN, BROWNELL, McINTOSH, BOYLE, SMITH, ADCOCK, GILSTAD, KOVARICK, KOCIAN, UTGAARD, FOUTCH, SWENSEN. Everett & Irene Dawson, 118 Fleming, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. BUNCH (VA); DAWSON (Fluvanna Co., VA); SUTION (OH & IA); TAYLOR (IL & IA); scorr (KY & OH); WALKER (OH & IA); RING (OH). Audrey Dial, RR I, Site l, Comp 10, Smithers, BC Canada VOJ-2NO. DIAL, STRICKLER, ARMSTRONG, BOHN, STAUFFER, HOLLINGER, LORTON, BRANSON, MOORE, RAWLEY, GUILL, PARKER, STOKES, FERGUSON, CLARK, ERWIN, JAMESON, POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY P. 0. Box 394 • Council Bluffs, IA 51502 8 The Frontier Chronicle April - June 1996 RHODES, SPRINKLE, PETTIT, DUKES, KIRKUP. Marilyn Drennen, 108 Arnold Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. McCUNN, SCHRACK, GODBY, DRENNEN, ABBOTT, FISHER, LAUB, DAVI(D)SON, HOSTETTER Linda Dunlop, 322 Skyline Dr., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. ASKEW, ERNSTER, EWER, HUBBARD, LONG, McGOWAN, JAMES, BACK, MOSS, NELSON, HIGGINBOTHAM, RODGERS, DUNLOP, MOSEMAN. Janice Ehrens, 22264 Mesquite Ave., Underwood, IA 51576. MYLER/MILER, KING, RUTTENBUR, HILLER, RIHNER, MILS, IHRENS/EHRENS, JANSSEN, SMITH, WILSON, COOK, PRICE, CLARKE, CATOR https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d3a5d91b33008c7f28d38c31b0ba8912.pdf d4d0a5e6ff545b91f35d1c7bd9548c3c https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/4da26d9b699bb34b07611e0499dd4b51.pdf 5b0d1638e78354de78d836b01989bca5 PDF Text Text 111 ~~l~~l\llJl [~~m~~~ll~\~1~ ~~[~lllll I 3 5226 00316580 0 Ill Spec. Coll. 977.771 F928 v.2 .4 \ - t. > ~ ,,... .. ~ ~j ... _. or;; (oorc-.1."' Frontier Chronicle Vol. 2, No. 4 Newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (IA) Genealogical Society Oct. - Dec. 1996 PCGS Hotnepage Now On the World-Wide Web The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society recently opened its doors to the world by way of the Internet. PCGS Vicepresident Bob Anderson was appointed as the coordinator for Pottawattamie County by Kelly Boldan, coordinator for the IAGenWeb Project,part of the US Gen Web Project. Part of the IA Gen Web Project and the US Gen Web Project lVi:slcrnne to Pottawattamie County (Iowa) =====~=::=m=''''' Genealogy You are our mtlvisitor to the Pottawattamie County USGenWeb Page. Thanks tor stopping by and come back o(len. This Pottawallamie County lowaGenWeb site was created to assist you in your family rHearch. The links below will help you nnigate this •ite. You might want to begin with the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS), for most Items will lead you back to the PCGS. Ir you have an Interest In PottawaUamie Counly genealogy, then please consider posting your surnames, Greeting screen when visitors enter the site. The USGen Web project is a loosely organized group of volunteers working to create a center for genealogical research for every county in the United States. USGen Web is not a commercial enterprise and information found on its pages is freely available to the public. As you browse the pages, you will find some consistent elements. All counties will have an area for you to post queries and links to the state page and Archives. You will also see considerable variation; each page or database is the creation, property and responsibility of an individual volunteer. Organizers are very proud of this project and hope that you are too. Continued on page 3 The PCGS site can be reached at http://www.rootsweb.com/-iapottaw/ Court Rules in Favor of PCGS In the Iowa District Court for Pottawattamie County, Fourth Judicial District of Iowa, Judge James M. Richardson ruled in January, 1997, "ownership of said old court records including the probates is vested in the Plaintiff Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society pursuant to a gift from the Defendant Historical Society of Pottawattamie County on September 19, 1994." "The Historical Society shall make available to the Genealogical Society any additional court records in its control ..... " The document further states, "The Court takes this opportunity to caution the Genealogical Society. Public trust has ultimately placed these records within their control. This trust must not be misused in any manner." The probates and other court records have been returned to the PCGS Frontier Heritage Library and the abstracting project has resumed where it left off. Challenge Grant An anonymous donor offered the PCGS a $250 Challenge Grant for the purchase of microfilm for the Society's Frontier Heritage Library. Another donor soon matched it, keeping the challenge intact. When matched, we will have $1,000 to purchase all the early Council Bluffs newspapers, the 1870 federal census, and almost all of the Council Bluffs city directories. Let's meet the challenge!! October - December 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 1 POTT AW A TT AMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 1996 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marsh Pilger, President (712) 322-1171 Bob Anderson, Vice-President (402) 554-1800 Sharon Snipes, Treasurer (712) 322-6562 Don Fauble, Recording Secretary (712) 328-1219 Marcella Steffensen, Corr. Secretary (712) 322-7054 Linda Dunlop, Dir. of Programs (712) 328-1926 Bob Anderson, Dir. of Publications (402) 554-1800 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Calling: Marge Merryman Doris Rounds Cemetery: Dan Ives & Marsha Pilger Grants & Library Acquisitions: Marsha Pilger & Bob Anderson Membership: Lois Kenealy Probate Project: Marsha Pilger Research: Irene Dawson Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except for December at the Frontier Heritage Library, 500 S. Main St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Membership is $15 per calendar year for individuals and $20 for families. Membership includes four quarterly newsletters per year. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors who lived in Pottawattamie County in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact the Society for applications. The Frontier Chronicle is the official newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (Iowa) Genealogical Society (PCGS), Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Frontier Chronicle is published quarterly by the PCGS, P. 0. Box 394, Council Bluffs, IA 51502, and is sent to society members as part of their membership. From the Editor THIS ISSUE IS CHOCK-FUll OF "COMPUTERESE" and I wane to apologize co chose who ace nor "imo" compucers. Frankly I don'c know whac to cell you. As we approach che year 2000 I chink you'll find compucers will play an even bigger role in our lives chan chey do today. Even now many of us rely on our PCs or Macs to gee us chrough che day. I'm noc sure how I would run my business wichouc my computer. I use it to do purchase orders and invoices, do che bookkeeping (including all financial reports), keep crack of inventories, and I even receive orders from customers. Because I muse send artwork to my vendors, I can now actach the artwork to an e-mail and the vendor can download ic and prim ic out on his primer. Whac used to cake days co get co him (or abouc 10 bucks to overnight), I can now send in a few minutes for nexc to nothing. Many families now keep in touch regularly through e-mail, and in face ace working on cheir family history together that way. My uncle in Madrid jusc goc e-mail and we have "vis- . ted" more in the last couple of weeks chan we have in the last couple of years. President Marsha "e-mailed" her letter below to me and all I had to do was copy it and paste it on this page. Since she had already typed it, I didn't have to retype it. Even if you have no plans to purchase a computer in che near future, I urge you to visit your public library and check out the world-wide web. You won't be able to send or receive e-mail through the library's computer, buc you can see what the internet is all abouc--especially what is happening in family history research. Don't be left in the dark. -Bob Anderson Letter from the President Hello again! I hope you have been having as much fun with genealogy chis winter as I have. I chink I'm for having a two day work week and a five day reprieve so I can do more!! There's so much going on! Naturally, the high lice of che pasc few months has been che new classes our society is sponcering. It has jusc been wonderful to see so many people join our ranks and KEEP COMING BACK! I would have choughc they'd be real sick of ME by now .... Thanks to everyone for all your support with this effort, and, -- to all the students, -- I'd jusc like to say, "you are truly WONDERFUL!!" Ic is just so neac to see every one having such a good time with genealogy. I love to hear about all the new experiences everyone is having; all che new ancestors; and all the exciting things you are learning. This is what Genealogy is all abouc -- SHARING. Our projects cominue to progress. Thanks to Dan Ives and his busy bees, Walnut Hill Cemetery is completed and at IGS waiting to be published and so is che first FOUR books of Cedar Lawn!! One more book on Cedar Lawn and it, too, will be finished. Come spring, we'll be moving across the street to cackle the next one. His committee continues to abstract che obituaries from che Nonpareil Newspaper and ace now working on the early l 970"s. Plus, che obituary card file gees fatter every cime I look at it!! Way to go guys! Volunteers stop in now and then to puc che Deach Books together. Marcin Mathews and Barb Christie were working on this just a few weeks ago. Joan Wies has finished che "all-name" index extraction of che 1891 History of Pott. Co., and is now working on che Probate abstractions again. Several others have also joined in chis effort. Since I'm noc always around to see everything, I can only guess chac many interested persons have been adding to chese stacks because che pile sure grows fast! Janee Neal, Marcella Steffensen, Marge Merryman, Kay Shipley, Delores Mauer, Marge Negethon, and various ochers have diligently been working on Continued on page 7 2 The Frontier Chronicle October - December 1996 USGen Web White paper 4 October 1996 This article is copyrighted by the US Gen ~b Project. Reprinted by pennission. US Gen Web Overview their local areas. data were not organized effectively. The goal of the USGen Web • A query page for each county 3) Nationwide coordination of project is to create a global library for helps find answers to specific questions volunteers in support of the project. genealogy research. This library pro- and locate ochers working on the same The USGen Web represents far and vides electronic versions of genealogi- families. A global index allows re- away the largest, most focused effort cal resources and volunteers co answer searchers co zero in on a specific query by volunteers co organize genealogical research questions via the Internee. page. material. Prior to chis time, several inThe Archives maintain original source • The Archives house cranscrip- dividuals had created some significant data (transcriptions of censuses, wills, tions of public records. This makes the sites, but they were essentially one-peretc.) and will be che foundation and finding of genealogical solutions and son initiatives. material source for publishing of gene- the location of important primary Fifty-one coordinators (every state alogy efforts. The US Gen Web Project documents much easier. and Washington, DC) have their own will provide resources for each state • Together, the USGen Web sites state page. They are seeking out vol- (and each county or equivalent) in a provide a foundation for the publish- unteers for every county in their state. format that makes national publishing ing of family histories on the Web. As From the USGen Web site projects possible. the library matures, more and more http://www.usgenweb.com The course of a genealogical researchers can cite the on-line refer- you can go directly to a state's project is slow and tedious. Public ences in their own research, and actu- homepage. records are searched, manuscripts are ally link to the source documents The status of a county may be any read, and books are studied. Contact which are on line. of the following: with ocher genealogists is sought. In- 1) No volunteer yet; formation gleaned from these sources History of the USGen Web Project 2) a volunteer, but no homepage is organized and theories are formed. published yet; More research is needed co prove or The USGen Web project had its 3) a volunteer chat has their page disprove the theories. After countless roots in discussions that occurred on on line. sources have been assimilated, the in- the Gen Web mailing list hosted by Counties that are already online formation is finally ready for publica- Gary Hoffman. In March and April of will have a direct link from the state tion so others can benefit. 1996, Jeff Murphy laid out a frame- page. County pages in general have the By far, the greatest amount of time work and began to solicit volunteers following: spent on a genealogical project is in re- for the KYGen Web project. l) Map of the county; search. Originals of public records are Through Jeff's vision and organi- 2) History of the county; scattered throughout the country and zation, the KyGen Web Project cook 3) Names of the towns and cities access to them is available to only shape in an amazing 90 days. in the county; chose able to travel co chem. Placing In June, 1996, the USGen Web 4) Postal addresses or internee transcriptions or copies of regional began as an outgrowth of the links to: records in various repositories makes KYGen Web project. It, too, has had A.) Historical or Genealogical research possible at more locations; phenomenal growth. As we celebrate societies; however, the information is still not the 6 month birthday mark for chis B.) County or municipal accessible to the entire population. initiative, we have almost 1,345 coun- offices; The time spent searching for each in- ties being hosted by county coordinadividual record is usually greater than tor volunteers all over the country. the amount of time spent utilizing the The US Gen Web project introrecord. duces several new ideas to genealogy The Internee can make access to research on the WEB: records easy. The USGen Web Project 1) Organization of data on a scaceseeks to leverage chis new great new wide county-by-county basis. Up to medium to the advantage of genealogy now, the data chat have been placed on researchers in several ways: the web has focused on a particular • A page for each county lists vol- family name or a specific locality. unteers willing to do lookups in refer- 2) Organization of data for reence books. This "virtual library" net- search. Prior co the introduction of chis work allows researchers to obtain in- project, very little data were available formation from books not available in for actual research, and the available C.) Ocher links of interest to people researching in chat area 5) A page where you can post queries to request information from ocher researchers; 6) A page where you can list the surnames you are researching from that county; 7) A page where researchers (like you) can list the books they own. Go to page 7 for information on the USGen Web Archives October- December 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 3 Continuation of Index to Death Records Pottawattamie County, Iowa, 1880-1911 Note: Some records for the years 1904-1905 are missing. Copies of these records are available from the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society for $3 each. The records from June 30, 1911 to June 30, 1919 are now being abstracted. Conroy, Phillip Cousins, Diana S. Crorr (?), D. M. Danielson, Chas 0 . De has, James S. Dirgo, John Conway, Margaret Covalt, Mrs. S. Cross, Alfred N. Danielson, Chris DeHens, Louise Dittmar(?), Metha Cooitz, Marion Covalt, Silas Cross, Ruth Danielson (infant) Deitrick, F. C. Dittmer, Dora Cook, Anna H. Cower, LeoE Crossland, Maria Danielson, J.E. DeKay, Edwin Dix, Chas. E. Cook, Anna W. Cowin, Era Crossley, Bruce W. Danirty (infant) Delehaney, James Dixon, Janette A. Cook, Delos S. Cowitz, Marion Crossley, Ralph Danker, Anna M. Dell-?, Margaret Dobson, William Cook, Elbert E. Cowles, Fred A. Crotty, Patrick Dankes, Peter DeLong, Chester Dockmule, Eddie Cook Eula B. Cowles (infant) Crouch, Marea C. Dankey, Ettie Deiter, Jacob Dodd, Lettie E. Cook, F.A. Cox, J oseph H. Crouch, Mary M. Darling, Levi Delts, Byron W. Dodge, Delia F. Cook, H. 0. Coy, Jane Crouch, Willie Darnell, - Demers (infant) Dodge, Francis Wm. Cook, Henry Coyle, James Crow, James Darnitz, John Demings, Prudia Dodge, Cook (infant) Coyle, John Crowder, Harry D. Darrah, Martin Denlon, Sarah M. Nathan Phillips Cook, Mary Coyle, John J . Crowe, John J. Darwin, Cleo Dennette, Alford L. Dodge, Simeon Cook, Mathias S. Coyle, Mollie Crowe, M. Joseph Datesman, John D. Denney, Isaac Dodson, Charlie Cook,S.W. Coyne, Joseph Crum, Clarance Daugherty, A. J. Dennis, Mable E. Dodson, Daniel K. Cook, Stephen Cozad, Willis Crum, Henry Daugherty, John Denny, Dixon Dody, Donald N. Cook, William J . Cozard, Harry Crum.Parley D. Daugherty, Miss E. Denny, Ellen Dolan, Jane Cool, Margaret Craft, Crumpton, W. A. Daugherty, Denton, Eva Dolan, Mary Cooley, Harvey Clemet Culbert, Gervase Ulysses A. Denton, Frank Dolan, mary C. Ruth Mildred Craig, Anna Culmer, Hugh Daunes, Michel Denton, Infant Dolan, Patrick W. Coon, Mary Ann Craig, Elizabeth Culver, Helen R. Davenport, Denton, Dolittle, Clarence Coons, Adam Craig, Ester Culver, Hugh L. Catherine MargaretM. Dollen, Anna M. V. Cooper, - Craig, Giles S. Culver, Lala May Davids, Infant Denton, Willie M. Dollen, (inf do J.) Cooper, Mannie 0 . Craig (infant) Culver, Simpson G. Davidson, J ohn DeReus, Wm. Dollen, Mina M. Cooper, Margaret Craigue, Walter S. Cumming, Davidson, Orla Dermody, J ohn Dolson, Mary Cooper, Mary Cramer, Killie Alexander Davis, Bud Dermody, Marten Dolson, Thomas B. Cooper, Sarah Cramer, Margret Cummings, Davis, Cory C. Dethlfs, John Donahue, Cooper, Cramer, Walter L. - female Davis, Dollie Deverson, Marinus Bartholomew William Isaac Crandall, Edwin B. Cummings, Davis, Dwight E. De Voe, David Donahue, Elma Cooper, Wm. I. Crandall, Elmer SamuelJ. Davis, E. L. DeVol, Calphurnia Donaldson, Laura Copeland (baby) Crandell, Charles Cunningham, Owen Davis, Forrest De Vol, David Donaldson, Ray Copeland, Minnie Crane, Agnes Marie Cure, Martha Davis, Frank De Vol, Laura E. Doner, William R. Copeland, Pansy B. Crane, George J. Cured, LaAh Davis, Frank De Vol, Paul C. Donley, James Copley, Elizabeth Crane, Henry T. Cunie, Martha Davis, George H. Devore, Levi Donnelly, Emma Copper, John Craney, Bernice E. Curtain, Mary Ann Davis (infant) De Wall, James Donner, Dorothy Corbaley, Gladdys Craney, Eliza Curtis, Henry W. Davis, Infant (Geo) Dewey, Glenn M. Donohue, Elizabeth Corbaley, Mazie A. Craney, Helen Cmtis, Davis, James Dewey (infant) Donovan, James W. Corbley (infant) Craney, Henry Wilkey Davis, Martha Dewey, Sarah J. Doody, John P. Corderman, Orrin Thomas Jerome Curtis, James Davis, Mary Dewey, Sophia Dooley, Infant Coritz, Merit Crawford, Eliza Curtis, M. Davis, Maud DeWitt, Panis Do1ff, Hulda Cormack, Elizabeth Crawford, Cushing, Judson 0 . Davis, Minnie Deyo, Sarah C. DmT, Annie M. Corneil son, (Inf c/o W.A.) Custin, Albert R. Davis, Mrs. J .M. Dica, Rebecca Doty, Laura A. Deborah Crees, J oel Custin, Artine B. Davis, Opal L. Diche, Minnie Doty (male infant) Cornelison, Cresey Cusworth, Mrs. E. Davis, Peter Dick, Leahon B. Doudle, J ohn Caldonia (infant male) Cutchall, Wm. E. Davis, Walter L. Dickerson (infant) Dougherty, Daul Cornelison, Cress (infant male) Cutiss, Florance Davison, Mac M. Dickey, Elisabeth Douglas, Mrs. G. W. Maria L. C1ice, Barney Dahl, James A. Davy, Andy Dickey, J ohn Dousher, Catharine Cornelius, Wm. R. Criles, Thomas C. Dailey, Nellie Dawson, Lillian M. Dickson, Martha Dowdee, Mary Cornelison, Wm. T. Crisp, Geo Daily, Catha1ine Dawson, Mary Dienrs (sp?) Dowell, Helen Correth (?), Cristensen, Daily (infant) Day, Arnetta H. Mrs. E. H. Dowell, Helen K. Florence Margaret Daily, Rachel W. Dayton, Obram Dietken, Carl Dowell, R. D. Cortwright, Critchfield, Chas. Dake (infant) De Lashmutt, DifTenbough, Mary Downey, J erry Charles W. Criters, Earl Dalenburg, Kate Wm.L. Digenhart, J oseph Downing, Rachel D. Corwin, Folsom Crites, Sylvia R. Dalrymple, Martha Deacon (infant) Dilbon, Elizabeth A. Downs, Willard Corwin (infant) Critzer, Mamie Dalstrom, L. DeBolt, Mary Dillard, George Downs, Willis Cory, Henry C. Crocker, Francis E . Dalton, DeBor, Henry Dilley (infant) Doyle, May Cory, Lon (?) Crocker, Richard D. Earline Marie DeBurchards, Dillon, Mary F. Doyle, Nellie Cost (?), Donald Crombie, Harry Dalton, John I. J eanne Dillon, William Drake, Daisy Costella, Dorothy Croinley, Roscoe L. Dalton, Stella Decker, A. Dills, Edward H. Drake, Fred D. Costner, Sarah Cronan, Anne Damor, Geo Jr. Dedou sis, Gregorios Dilts, Alverina M. Drake, Geo. W. Coughey, Josiah Crone, Charles Dan, John DeForest, Samual Dineen, Pat Drake, Lester K. Coulter, John Cronen, John S. Dan, Peter Deforresh, - Dingman, A. T. Draper, Moses D. Couroy, Katie Cronen, Nancy Dan, Wilma DeFreis, Dingman, Geo W. Dreier, Arthur Court1ight, Cronican, P. Dandle, Walter (female infant) Dipoleg (?), Martin Dreier, Arthur W. Clarence Cronin, Mary Danforth, J ohn DeFries, Jacob Dirgo, Anna M. Dreier, Louis W. 4 The Frontier Chronicle October - December 1996 Drennon, John Eggerstedt, Anna R. Erulls, S. Filbert, Catherine Foote, Ira Wilda Fredrickson, Helen Dressler, George N. Eggerstedt (infant) Erwin, Bell Filbert, Mary Foote, Lyle Otis Fredrickson, S. Dretrich, Marie Eggleston, Frank G. Erwin, C.H. Filbert, S. J. Foote, Mary Jane Free, I.E. Drew, Mrs. cleve Ehlers, Anna Erwin, Frank Findley, Oba C. Foote, Mary 0. Freeman, Anna Dreyer, Henry W. Ehlers, Anna Erwin, James B. Finn, Patrick Forbes, Elizabeth Freeman, Daniel Drickert, Ehlers, Johnnie C. Esaney, Wm. H. Finnerty, Catherine Forbs, Allen Freeman, MargettaA. Ehlers, Lotte Essay, Francis L. Finney, S. A. Force, Benj Geo. W. Sr. Driskill, Wm. R. Ehlers, Margarate Essinger, Wm. F. Fischer, Mike Forcythe, R. Cook Freeman, Grace Drittener, Hans Ehli, Alice E. Ester, C. S. Fisher, Arby F. Ford, Martha Freeman, Mrs. Dan Droger, Augusta Ehrendt, Fred J . Esters, Allen Fisher, Frank D. Ford, Phoebe Freese, Olga Droscher, Carl Ehrenstein, Arthur Estes, Maud Viola Fisher, George Forge, French, David Drummey (infant) Eichhorn (infant) Estes, Sarah Fisher, Gracie (infant female) French, Elizabeth Drummond, Eilemiller (infant) Estus, Stephen C. Fisher, H. F. Forgraves, Bessie French, Elsie G. MaryF. Eiler, John Etherington, Earl J. Fisher, Hanna M. Forman, Clay French, Julia Drummond, Eiler, Sarah Etherton (infant) Fisher, Harry L. Forman, David L. French, Thomas Teresa B. Eisele, Belle M. E. Eualdt, Ethel Fisher, Henry F. Forney, Albery H. Frey, W. G. Dryden, Drewry F. Eiseman, Fannie Evans, Chester Fisher, Herald Forstner, Infant Friege, Eva Dubois, Henri Eitemiller, Alice Evans, Francis Fisher, Hugo Forstner, Infant (C) Fries, George Duehr, Anna M. Eitemiller, John S. Evans (infant) Fisher (infant) Forward, Mary M. Fries, Mrs.Minnie Duffey, Harry C. Elder, Franklin P. Evans, Margaret Fisher, Mary Ann Foster, Diana C. . Frisbie, (male) Duggan, John H. Elich (infant) Evans, Willie Fisher, Pearl Foster, George W. Fritz, A. (female) Dulin, Allie J. Elisedrth (female) Evans, Wm. Fisk, Josiah Foster, Harold f. Fritz, John Dulin, Virginia B. Ellam, Mary A. Everest, Edward A. Fister, Earl Foster, Mabel Frobee, Florence Dunham (?),Asa S Eller, Fannie Everest, Francis Fites, Elmer Foster, Mary Hester Frohn, Julius L. Duncan, Wilson H. Ellerbeck, Sophia Everly, Rose Fitzpatric, Catherin Foster, Mary M. Frost, Anna Dungan, A. C. Ellert,Melissa Eversole, Fitzpatrick, Foster, Frozier, Alfred Dungan, Mary Ellinger, Jacob Charles D. Cornelius Nathaniel W. Fry,Alace Dunhann, Fred C. Ellingson, Ora E. Eversole, Wm. S. Fitzpati;ck, Jas. Foster, S. Minnie Fry, Alice M. Dunkle, Elizabeth Ellis, G. W. Everts, Lewis H. Fitzpatrick, John Foster, Ward P. Fry, Eugene E. Dunlap, Harriet A. Ellis, Gussie Eyler, Mrs. Bertie Fitzsimmons, Eliza Fouts, Bessie Fry, Henry Dunlap (infant) Ellis, Infant) Faber (infant) Flack, Floyd W. Fouts, Edna Fry, William Dunlap, Miles E. Jr. Ellis, Infant (W. M.) Fagler, John Flagev lie (?) Fouts, Elizabeth Fuchs, Alma Dunleavey, Mary Ellis, Ori! Fane (?), Cam/Carn (inf male) Fouts, Peter D. Fuchs, Peter Dunn, Cecil M. Ellis, Samuel Farlow, George Flanery, Mary F. Fouts, Ray Fuger (infant) Dunn, Cyrus Ellithorpe, L. Farlow, Infant Flayevlle, Mrs J. Fouts, Rosa Fuller, Herriet J. Dunn, Edward Ellithorpe, Sarah Farmer, Stephen Fleak, Earl T. Fouts, Rosa Fulmer, Epram Dunn, Mary Ellsworth, Farrell, Margaret Fleischer, Frederick Fowler, Fannie L. Fulmer, Joseph Dunn, Mary J. Elizabeth A. Farrell, Mary Fleming, A. Fowler (infant) Fulmer, Rachael Durand, Dorthy Ellsworth, Hazel Fast, Emma Fleming, Rupert Fowler, Marrilla Fulmer, Virgil Dutcher, James C. Ellsworth, Fauble, Elizabeth Fleming, Sam'! J. Fox, Dennis Fung, Margaretta Dutches, Mary Herold G. Fauble, Fletcher, Geo W. Fox, Emma Holland Funk, Z. T. Duval, Joseph Ellsworth (infant) Mary Josephine Fletcher, Viola Fox, FredF. Funke, G. H. Dwyer, Anthony Ellsworth, Vivian Faughlewait Fliess, Gustav Fox, John Furler, Carl Jr. Dye, Gurtrude Ellsworth, W. (inf female) Fliess Fox, Margaret Fuyato, James a. Dye, Hattie Ellswo1th, Wm Faugt, Matt (infant female) Fox, Margaret Gage, Ara Leroy Dyer, Albert J. Eh;ch, Fred Faul, Christ Flint, John Fox, Rachael Gaham, Mary C. Dyer, F. S. Elsebush, Louise Faul, Ch1;stian Flint, Josephine Fox, Thomas Gaidies, Annie M. Dyson, Ira H. Elsheimer, Henry Faul, Elizabeth E. Flint, Mary E. Fox, Wm.H. Gainer, Mary Dyson, Marnerva J . Elton, Paul S. Faulk, Nancy M. Flood, Jas Frahm, Hans Gainer, Richard Eagen, Mary Elwell, Cora B. Fee, Susana Flood, Mrs. M. L. Fraizer, James Gallagher, J.E. Eames, Warren K. Elwell, Jennie B. Feeney, Garret Florence, Frank Frame, Gallagher, Mary Earll, Joseph Eme1;ne, Mrs. A. H. Feill, Geo Florence, Lilly Beulah Larene Gallagher, Mary Easedale, Blanch Emerson, Jerry Felk-, Henerite Flower, Alfred Frame, Gladys Galler, Otto Eaton, Joel Emmert, Josephine Felker (infant) Flower, Robert C. Francsis, Lewis Gallhar, L. Maurice Ebert, Chas D. Emmert, Roy R. Fell, Aaron Fluge, Salma Frank, Hattlet Gallogly, Wesley Ebner, William Emminger, Jacob B. Fellows, Alice Flwtrom, Frank (infant) Gallup, Edith A. Echardt, Paul Emmund, Infant Felton, Royal B. Chris Wm. Frank, Soloman Gallup, Harriet P. Eckenberger, Jean Empkie, Chas Fenlon, Josie E. Flynn, Hugh Franklin, Mel Gallup, Oliver R. Eckert, John H. Empkie, Fennell, Mary E. Flynn, Julia Franks, Galtry, Effie Eckles, Walter Henry Ferahde, William Foddisch, Ernest George Harvey Galvin, Bridget Carrie Emma Enewold, Dora Fergason, Elvira Fogerty, Dan'! J . Franks, Mary A. Gammon, Edward Eckles, Herbert Engel, Matt Fergueson, Infant Fogg, Edwin H. Franks, Sarah E. Ganson (infant) Eckrich, Joseph Engel, Mrs. Webke Ferguson, Mrs. J. S. Folger, Eva Dow Fransen, Lawrence Gardener, Eliza Eddleman, Engelman, John Ferill, Mrs Wm. Folger, Eva Dow Frantz, Marg. A. Gardiner, William Roxanna England, Carrie Fernley, Thomas E. Folger, Louise Frantz, William R. Gargen, Rebecca Eddlerman, Roxie Engle, C. J . F. Ferrell, Mattie Folkner, John Franz, Wm Garlowski, Mathew Edenburn, Glydes Engle, Minnie Ferrell, Wm. Follett, Dellora Fraser, Helen c. Garrett, Ge1trude Edgan (?), Peter Engler,Elsbe1tha Ferris, Edwin T. Folsom, Floid Frazet, Clarence Garrett, Minnie Edgar, Oscar Jr. Engler, Jacob Ferson, Charles H. Fooley, Julia A. Frazzell, A. E. Garwood, Edinger, lena L. Enright, J as Walter Fese, Foot, Mollie Fredenburg, Thomas Henry Edwards, G. Enyart, Geo. P. Rev. J. C. Lewis Foot, Sarry Elline Margret Gassnick, Anna Edwards, Lucy Enyart, J. P. Fetter, John Foote, Charles Frederickson, Gastrof, Julia Edwards, Mary A. E1;ckerson, - Fickel, Leslie G. Foote , Mrs.J. Gathje, Mary Egan, Frank E1;cksen, Mary Fie! (infant) (female infant) Fredrickson, Gathmann, Cord Egan, Thomas Erickson, Mable B. Field, Infant (J. H.) Foote (infant) HansG. Gathye, Arthur October - December 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 5 Gault, I. D. Gladson, Carlen Graves, Geo Grotheer, Paul A. Halladay, Bessie Hansen, Mela Gault (infant) Gladwin, lrwan (?) Graves, Jasper Grout, Alonzo Haller, Cecil Hansen, Mrs. C. E. Gedian, H. S. Glancy, Mary Gray, Cecil Grovas, G. H. Haller, G. Hansen, Orval Gee, Mirtle Ruth Glawin, Eliza Gray, Clarence Grovenor, Susan S. Haller, Hansen, Otto Gegan,John Glessmire, Georgia Gray, Daniel Grover, Margaret Infant (Wm.) Hansen, P. John Geiger, Christian Gniver, Luzeel Gray (infant) Grovier (infant) Halliday, Hansen, Peter Geiger, E. P. Godbergsen, Gray, Mabel Grovier, Mary S. Wm.Henry Hansen, Peter F. Geiger, Ferdinand AugustF. Graybell, Michael Grovier, Ralph Hallinan, Ellen Hansen, Peter M. Geise, Conrad Goettch, Mrs. Silk Graybill, Geo W. Gruber (infant) Halsted, Infant Hansen, Rasmus I. Geise, Fred W. A. Goettsch, Kathern Graybill, George Gruber, Infant Halzfaster, Bernard Hansen, Tena Geise, Fredericka Goff, Arthur Graybill, Martha Grumsen, Dora Halzfaster, John Hanson, Angie Geise, Margaret Goff, Henry A. Graybill, Walter Grundel, Christoph Halzfaster, Mary Hanson, Carl Geisler, Maria Goff, Jame Gready, Elizabeth Grundel, Mrs. E. Hamann (sp?) Hanson, Christina Gelespie, John J. Goffy, Mary Greason, Ira S. Grundraw (?) Maria Hanson, George George, Robinett Goldberry (infant) Green, Alice (inf female Hamer, Francis Hanson, H. E. H. Gerard, Infant Goldburg, Eda Green, Ethel Gruver, Levi Hamilton, Albert E. Hanson, Hannah Gerber, A. H. Golden, Roy H. Green, George B. Guanella, Thos Hamilton, Hanson (infant) Gerdes, John H. Golden, William H . Green (infant) Gudmonson, Peter Charles C. Hanson Gerhold, Mary Golds berg, Green, (infant) Guensche, Robert Hamilton (infant) · (infant female) German, Earl P. Charles A. Green, Ira Walter Guenske,Paul Hamilton, Linnie Hanson, Maggie Gernen, Goldstein, Albert Green, John Guild, S. P. Hamilton, Margaret Hanun (infant) Katherine V. Goldstein, Benj. Green, John C. Guild, W. F. Hamilton, Mary P. Hapke, Clara Gerrum(?), Goldstein, Mollie Green, Louis H. Guilfoyle, John Hamler, Arthur Harcourt, Margaret Anne May Gon, Lo Green, Maggie Guion, Leona Hammer, Hardell, Gerspacher, Bell Gonnan, Dennis Green, (male) Guittar, Francis Charles 0. Mrs. George B. Gersposher, George Goodman, Paul Green, Mary C. Gummerson, Helen Hammermeister, Harden, Mary A. Gertrude, Grant Goodmanson, Green, Mrs. E. J. Gumphery, Tresie Harden, Myrtle G Gesner, J. H. Ingeborg Green, WilliamW. Hammond, Alice Hardenberg, Gettins, W. H. Jr. Goodrich, Mabel Mrs. Thomas Gunderson, Lizzie Hammond, Nellie HyldC. Getty, John R. Goodwin, Michael Green, Nellie Gunigal, Antony Hanchett, David Harder, Geyer, Fred Goodwin, Wm. Green, Norman Gunn, Chas Hancock, Joseph Donald Wm. Gibbons, Miles Goos, Infant Green, Richard Gunnison, E. L. Handbury, frank Harder Gibler, Manha Jane Goose, Matilda Green, Robert Gustafson (infant) Handjus, George (infant female) Gibson, Adelia E. Goram, Paul Green, Robert D. Guthery, Ruhanna Handke, John G. Harder, John Gibson, F. M. Gorbe, Mary Green, Thomas Ha-?,Anna Handschy, Paul Harder, Mrs. John Gibson, Infant Gordan, Mary Ann Green, Thomas Haas, Charity L. Haner, Violet Hardesty, Mary Gibson, Lillian Gordon, Agnes Greenley (infant) Haas, George Haney, A. F. Hardfield, Francis Gibson, Mary Gordon, Emma C. Greenlun, Ada G. Haas, Hans Haney, Frank Harding, Charles Gibson, Theodor Gordon, Mary C. Greenshields, Haas, Hilda Hang, Mrs. C. Harding, Chas Gieger, Harry Gordy (infant) James Haas, Jane Hanger, Sarah E. Harding, Infant Giffrey, Gorman (infant) Greer, Joseph Haas, Lida Hanifan, Patric Harding, Olive Dimple Bernice Gorrell, Charles Gregg, Alcinda Haas, Margaret Hanks, Thelma Harding, S. Giggins, James J. Goss (infant) Gregg (inf c/o Geo) Haas, Samuel Hanlen, Lora M. Harding, W. B. Gilbaugh, Ruth Goss, Martha Gregg, Joshua H. Hadwell, Clay Hanlon, Edward Hardman, Wm. Gilbert, Anna L. Goss, Mary Ann Gregory, Anna Haffner, L. Hanna pen, Hardy, Mrs. J. H. Gilbert, Charles H. Goss, Mary B. Gregory, E. W. Hafman, A. Cornelias Hardymartin, Gilbert, Edward J. Goss, Sarah Jane Gregory, frances Hagee(?), D. P. Hannon, Mary Elizabeth Gilbert, Ira Goudie, Anna E. Gregory, George A. Hager, Baley Hansen, Adolph Hare, Lydia Gilbraith, Gould, Jennie E. Gregory, Millard A. Haggertof, Eliza M. Hansen, Anna D. Harford, T. Newton EdwardM. Gould, Mattie Greiner (infant) Hahn, Francis B. Hansen, Augusta J. Harkness, Bower B. Gilday, Evelin Gould, Viola F. Grell, Lena Hahn, Infant Hansen, B. C. Harl, Lottie M. Giles, Bert H. Grabill, Joseph Bird Gress, Johan C. A. Haight, Edna Hansen, Carl C. Harl, Margaret Giles, Paul Grace, Andrew J. Greve, Catharine Hail, Charles M. Hansen, Edward Harlan, Jno Giles, Willie B. Grace, Chas. I. Grice, Theresa Haines, David Hansen, Emma Harle, Harrison Gilfeather, Mary Grace, Clarence J. Griffin, Daniel Haines, Mary E. Hansen, Frank Harlow, Eliza F. Gilinski, Agnes Grace, Griffin, Ida Hains, David Hansen, Fred Harman, Edward A. Gilinsky, Samuel Leo Raymond Griffin (infant) Hains (infant) Hansen, Geo Harmel, Paul L. Gillan, Valentine Grady, Alice Griffin, Katherine Halderman, Hansen, Geo N. Harmel, Selma V. Gillespie, William Grady, Alice Griffin, Thos Flecher R. Hansen, George Hannes, Henry Gillett, Marie E. Grady, Arthur Jr. Griffith, Claud Haldren, Gertrude Hansen, H. Peter Harmon, A. S. Gillett, Mrs. Grady, Jack Griffith, D. L. Hale, Garnet Hansen, Hans Harmon, Nancy Gillilland, Mrs. F. Graham, Georgiana Griffith, Emma K. Haley, S. C. Hansen, Harold A. Harms, Henriette Gillinan, Louis Graham, Han-y L. Griffith (infant) Halger, Henry Hansen, Henry Harrings, Anna Gillun, James M. Graham, Griffith, James H. Hall, Cecelia, C. Hansen, Henry C. Harringsen, Gilmore, Dennis Minerva C. Griffith, Sarah Hall, Edna D. Hansen, Hilda Polstena Gilmore, Fred H. Gramkow, Grim, Ma1-y Hall, Fanne A. Hansen (infant) Harrington - Gilson, Geo. SophiaM. Grimes, Addie A. Hall, Herald H. Hansen,- infant Giser, Adolph Grand, John L. Grimes, Lawrence Hall, Infant (J. R.) infant female Harris, Elmer H. Gittens, Bertha Grason, Grimmelman, Det Hall, Jimmie Hansen, Harris, Elsie Gittens, Fred Infant (Evan) Groepper, Anna Hall, Kate A. Irene Maria Harris, Esther M. Gittings, Anna M. Grass, Johanna A. Groff (infant) Hall, Margret Hansen, Jennie Harris, Ezra Gittins, Georgia H. Grate, Fredericka Groneweg, Clara Hall, Nancey W. Hansen, John Harris, Geo Gittins, Henry Grate, Levi Groneweg, Fred Hall, Ralph Hansen, Lillian Harris, Henry Gittins, Richard Gratte, Henry Gross, Francis Hall, Sophia Hansen, Louis Harris, (inf female) Givens, E. Graves, Amelia E. Grote, Herman Hall, Wm. F. B. Hansen, Marie Can't. next issue 6 The Frontier Chronicle October - December 1996 US Gen Web Archives Unlike our web pages, which are dispersed across the Internet, the Archives is located at Roots Web. The Archives is organized in the same format as the web sites. The Archives Main Table of Contents is at http://www.rootsweb.com/ -usgenweb/ usfiles.htm Here's a sample of what's in the Archives now: Wills and Cemetery listings from Columbia County, GA Cemetery listings from Ornarga Funeral Home, IL Tax lists from Breckinridge County, KY Wills from Calloway County, KY Cemetery listings from Harrison Counry, KY Census records from Orleans, MA Census records from Olmsted County, MN Census Records from Washington County, NY 1997 Officers Elected, Members Honored at Annual Meeting The Annual Dinner Meeting of the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society was held at the Council Bluffs Fish & Game Club on Nov. 12, 1996, and the following were elected to serve on the board of directors for 1997: Marsha Pilger, President Bob Anderson, Vice-President Sharon Snipes, Treasurer Kay Shipley, Recording Secretary Marge Merryman, Corr. Sec'y Bill Copeland, Director Don Fauble, Director Everett Dawson, Director President Marsha Pilger presented Certificates of Appreciation to two staff members of CJ Futures, Inc., and a "special" certificate to Bill and Ruth Mott for storing the old county records for over 25 years. Also recognized for their outstanding volunteer effort were Marge Merryman, Everett and Irene Dawson, Dan and Ruth Mowry, Joan Weis, Sharon Snipes, Bob Anderson, Kay Shipley, Alice Bantz, Marge Negathon and Marcella Steffensen. Dan Ives was named Member of the Year. Dan has devoted countless hours to the cemetery project and is currently compiling a database on all obituaries which have appeared in the Nonpareil. Congratulations, Dan!! Census Records from Rowan County, NC Early Colonists of SC Census records from Spartanburg County, SC Census records from York County, SC Census records from SD Obituaries from Campbdl County, SD Newspaper Extracts from Lincoln County, TN Civil War Rosters from VA Newspaper articles listing CSA casualties in VA Birth records from Essex County, VA Census records from Jamestown, VA Library Keeps Growing More gifts to the Frontier Heritage Library have arrived. We now have a microfilm reader and hope to soon have a reader/ printer. We have gone from no computers to three computers. One was donated by Dick and Doris Green, another by Jim and Sue Vanecek, and a third one by Woodmen of the World of Omaha. The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors donated over 1,000 volumes of Iowa Reports (Iowa Supreme Court Decisions) and other volumes. The Council Bluffs Public Library donated over 8,000 volumes of the U.S. Serial Set, including the Papers of the Continental Congress. Several books have been acquired, including a 2-volume History of Kossuth County, Iowa, History of Cass County, Iowa, and History of Madison County, Iowa. These and other old (and new) books have shown up on the Internet recently. They go quickly so the society has initiated an Adoption Program whereby it buys the volume and then asks members to "adopt" it by paying the cost. At the present time these histories are up for "adoption" at the following prices: History of Kossuth County, $50 History of Madison County, $25 History of Cass County, $25. Remember, if you "adopt" any of these volumes you are agreeing that they remain the property of the society. A label will be placed in the book acknowledging your contribution. Letter from the President Continued from page 2. the legal files. Boy, is that wonderful! Thanks, you guys, -- you'll never know how much you're appreciated. Irene and Everett Dawson have tackled so much research lately they have enlisted volunteers to help them. Thanks to the Internet!! Irene says the library is getting so busy she has to do her digging when we are not open to the public.. .. All I can say is, -- THAT'S GREAT!! And, BUSY we really have been at the library this winter. Lots of new visitors. Wonderful friends sharing and learning. It is so neat. (just between you and me, -- I think BRAD FARRIS -- our new member from Shelby County, -- has really fallen for us, -- and, he even admits, --"he's really been bitten by the bug!" ) I love it Brad!! Welcome aboard to all the new members. I hope you are enjoying the events, programs, and experiences. If any of you have any questions, please let us know. And members, --PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE COMMITTEES. We need your sheets before the end of the month. Also, don't forget, Gerry Byers will be giving our program on Ireland in March. A MUST for anyone with Irish Roots!! To all our out of state friends and members, -- drop us a line now and then, we love hearing frc m you. Don't forget, you are an 1 , portant part of our society, and any time you want to share something with us, you 're welcome. Let us know how your research is coming..... Are any of you doing anything exciting; making any new breakthroughs; -- etc.? Well, Bob said I have to keep this short, -- guess I blew it!! Anyway -- Thanks every one for just being you, and sharing so much with your society. And, I guess, -- thanks for putting up with ME! Marsha October- December 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 7 'W'ho's Looking For 'W'ho? Helen Loftis, 209 Charles Dr., Underwood, IA 51576. LOFTIS, ANDERSON, WALTON, HOLM, FORINASH, HAASE, SHORT, READ. Toni Longmeyer, 20517 250th St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7570 TJARKS, TORNETEN, MEPPEN, OLTMAN, SAAR, HARTJE, SHOENING. Maxine Hood Luck, 6653 E. Sweetwater, Scottsdale, AZ 85254- 4584. CLARK, REED, HOOD. Jerry R Mann, 21788 Maninwood, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. MANN, BROWNING, TRAYLER, ARMES, BURKLOW, YAHNE, EGGLER Manin L. Matthews, 2011 N. 97th St., Omaha, NE 68134-5603. MATTHEWS and CHILSON, Washington Twp., Pott. Co., IA; Marjorie M. Matzen, 244 Zenith Dr., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. DRIVER Deloris Mauer, 520 Voorhis St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. MAUER, KASISKE, DANKER, IVERS, SPECT, YOHN, MILLER, MAILE. Marjorie J. Merryman, P. 0 . Box 1055, Council Bluffs, IA 51502- 1055. HOHL/HALL, MAUZY, MORRIS, TURNIPSEED, NEW, McCOY, SAUNDERS, COOPER, COLEGROVE. Dan and Ruth Mowry, Rt. 1, Box 168, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. MOWRY (spelled many ways), MIKESELL, LOWRY, BRADBURN, BISHOP, BROWN, HUGHES, DAVIS, PLUMB, McGEE, MYERS, RICKMAN, HASKINS, LONGCOR, PALMER, HUFF, PIKE, WILSON. PLEASE NOTE: If your labd has a red stripe on it, it means we have not received your 1997 dues and this will be the last issue of The Frontier Chronicle you will receive. Please send you dues as soon as possible. The cost is $15 for an individual membership and $20 for a family membership. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Downtown Redevelopment Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-03-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Downtown_Redevelopment_03_30_1986_01.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. 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Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 23 cm x 13 cm 23 cm x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Soon-To-Be-Gone Block Slowly Empites Subject The topic of the resource Local news Description An account of the resource A view of the Theater Block from two angles. On the left, a portion that faces Broadway and includes the Crest Theater, the Baird property, and two bars. On the right, the portion that faces Sixth Street and includes a number of small businesses such as a barber shop, beauty salon, and book store. The buildings will be razed early next year to make room for the downtown development project. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil December 15, 1985 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-12-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Downtown_Redevelopment_12_15_1985_01.jpg Downtown_Redevelopment_12_15_1985_02.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Council Bluffs Redevelopment Downtown Redevelopment Urban Renewal https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/09514ce0293159a0702d0082cbec20ad.jpg c44e8ff1754cb70585101051c4fe3da4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 26 cm x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bluffs' Fairy Tale Coming True - Fairy Godfathers For Downtown Plan? Subject The topic of the resource Local news Description An account of the resource The Theater Block . . . between Pearl and Sixth streets on the south side of Broadway will undergo drastic change under the urban renewal plan. The buildings show here are scheduled for demolition. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil April 29, 1984 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984-04-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Downtown_Redevelopment_04_28_1985_01.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Council Bluffs Redevelopment Downtown Redevelopment Urban Renewal https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/8adf06a98683c0297a8e1a58f82a6f13.jpg c44e8ff1754cb70585101051c4fe3da4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 26 cm x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Theater Block Only One Of Several Downtown Projects Subject The topic of the resource Local news Description An account of the resource The Theater Block, redevelopment of which officials believe can spur further change downtown. In addition to this block, which contains the Crest Theater, other project areas include the Scott Street lot, the old Herman-Marcus and Ogden Hotel sites, and the Beno-Wickham buildings. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil April 28, 1985 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-04-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Downtown_Redevelopment_04_28_1985_01.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Council Bluffs Redevelopment Downtown Redevelopment Urban Renewal https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/75f12df0378fd1b2b36d984739c86918.jpg 1fec4ba9ee792173f155cc442790dcee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 26 cm x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redland Building Nears Construction Start Subject The topic of the resource Local news Description An account of the resource Sale of land for a three-story office building in downtown Council Bluffs is scheduled to be completed Thursday, Acting Community Development Director Rod Phipps said. The city will transfer the deed for the property to the building's developers in exchange for about $192,000. Construction of the 36,607-square foot building is tentatively scheduled to begin July 15. In the artist's rendition above, the view is toward the southeast of Sixth Street and Broadway. The building is flanked by the Hite Center (far left), Council Bluffs Savings Bank (left), Bluffs Towers (right) and Federal Building (far right). The redevelopment project - the largest downtown since Midlands Mall in 1975 - includes a rectangular-shaped building of red brick with a glass atrium, surface parking, and a parking ramp. The building was designed by Omaha architects Leo A. Daly Co., which was hired by joint developers P.J. Morgan Co., Knudson Inc., and Americorp Realty. The Redland Group, a local insurance holding company, will occupy two-thirds of the building. Total cost of the development is estimated at $4.3 million, and construction is scheduled to be completed by July 1, 1987. - Drawing courtesy Leo A. Daly Co. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil July 2, 1986 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-07-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Downtown_Redevelopment_07_02_1986_01.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Council Bluffs Redevelopment Downtown Redevelopment Urban Renewal https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/43b68b84f2393bf097fff54ff1531633.jpg 08d0c6fe9a9d28e66a95d2762c901e5c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 20 cm x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Building Design Unveiled; Wins Approval From Panel Subject The topic of the resource Local news Description An account of the resource The proposed Knudson-Morgan downtown office building (center) is triangular and features a plaza area (left) and parking lot (far left). The dark area to the right is the shadow of the building. Cars would exit from the parking lot to the alley (below) onto Pearl Street or Sixth Street. The view is north toward Broadway. - Drawing courtesy The Leo Daly Co. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil August 17, 1985 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985-08-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Downtown_Redevelopment_08_17_1985_01.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Council Bluffs Redevelopment Downtown Redevelopment Urban Renewal https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/e527cdf7cd6645323284ef942996bafd.jpg 08958f4197749b51a6c6611b646d6f27 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 28 cm x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redevelopment Diagram Subject The topic of the resource Local news Description An account of the resource This diagram points out the areas considered for downtown redevelopment. The diagram is part of the Request For Proposal booklet submitted to the City Council. The identification of property in the areas includes: R. Residence, 1. Marjorie's Beauty Salon, 2. Bluffs Quality Saw, 3. Clark's Furniture, 4. The Booky Joint, 5. Hearing Aid Center, 6. The Forum, 7. Modern Barbershop, 8. Dr. Tedesco, 9. Trader Mike, 10. Print-A-Shirt, 11. Arnold's Jewelry, 12. Harry's Bar, 13. Sue's Dressmaking, 14. Citizens for Community Improvement, 15. Fifer Hearing, 16. Blue Chip Real Estate, 17. Our Own Furniture, 18. Christian Science Reading Room, 19. AAA Motor Club, 20. Godfather's, 21. The Living Word, 22. Elks Lodge. See Story on page 1. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil April 24, 1984 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984-04-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Type The nature or genre of the resource Drawing Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Downtown_Redevelopment_04_24_1984_01.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Council Bluffs Redevelopment Downtown Redevelopment Urban Renewal Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Newspaper clippings Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Downtown Redevelopment Subject The topic of the resource Local news Description An account of the resource Downtown Redevelopment Reelfs Blasts City On Downtown Plan - Beno-Wickham For Sale (no date) Urban Renewal Plan Set - For Historic Building Restoration March 18, 1984 Planners Eye Downtown, Renewal Plan April 9, 1984 Planners Urge City To Consolidate Plans April 11, 1984 Renewal Plan Explained To Area Property Owners April 13, 1984 Parking Lot Plans Sought April 24, 1984 City Council Adopts Urban Renewal Plan April 24, 1984 Bluffs' Fairy Tale Coming True - Fairy Godfathers For Downtown Plan? April 29, 1984 Downtown Facelift May Begin In Year April 29, 1984 Plan A Long Time Coming April 29, 1984 Schedule For Redevelopment April 29, 1984 Financing Studied For Redevelopment May 13, 1984 Contracts On Agenda For Council May 21, 1984 Council Awards Redevelopment Contracts May 22, 1984 Plan Would Merge 2 Downtown Projects July 11, 1984 City Council Studies Urban Renewal Appraisals July 24, 1984 Two Submit Plans For Theater Block August 2, 1984 Officials Hail Urban Plans August 3, 1984 Landmark Church Would Be Razed August 3, 1984 Downtown Developers Among The Field's Best August 3, 1984 Developers Face Queries From City August 7, 1984 Park Cornerstone Of Madden Proposal August 9, 1984 Knudson-Morgan Development Proposal Outlined For Officials August 10, 1984 City Talks Tough On Theater Block August 21, 1984 Officials Suggest Madden Proposal August 23, 1984 City To Discuss Plaza Financing August 24, 1984 Late Lobbying Blitz Results In Close Vote August 28, 1984 Ballenger Feels Like Bowl Of Jell-O August 28, 1984 City Officials Tour Urban Renewal Area September 6, 1984 City Unifies Urban Renewal Plan September 11, 1984 Recommendation To Go To Madden Co. October 3, 1984 Terms Of Madden Contract Revealed October 4, 1984 City Council To Consider Madden Pact October 7, 1984 Redevelopment Plan Needs Federal Help October 9, 1984 Theater Block Purchases On Council Agenda October 21, 1984 Bond Issue On Council Agenda November 18, 1984 'Other' Redevelopment Funds Eyed November 20, 1984 City Finalizes Grant Applicaiton November 29, 1984 Planners OK Revenue Bonds December 5, 1984 Galpin Firm Gets Nod On Projects December 11, 1984 New York Firm To Consult On Plaza December 17, 1984 Council OKs Study Of Plaza December 21, 1984 Council Studies Theater Block Options January 13, 1985 Green Light On In Theater Block (no date) Ciaccio: Bayliss Park Was Key To Revitalization Plan January 14, 1985 Downtown Talks OK'd January 15, 1985 City Officials Talk To Madden January 17, 1985 Loans For Plaza On Council Agenda January 27, 1985 Search Continues For Plaza Tenants January 30, 1985 Madden Seeking New Tenant January 31, 1985 Madden, C.B. Firm Discuss Rent Rates On Bayliss Plaza February 19, 1985 Dentist's Office Bought February 26, 1985 Madden May Drop Project If Tenant Search Fruitless March 1, 1985 Madden To Pull Out Of Bayliss Plaza Project March 6, 1985 City Eyes Smaller Development Plan March 7, 1985 City, Knudson Reopen Talks On Theater Block Project March 10, 1985 Council OKs New Talks With Knudson March 12, 1985 Theater Block Project To Shrink March 14, 1985 Correction (to Theater Block Project To Shrink) March 18, 1985 New Development Plans On Council Agenda March 24, 1985 Smaller Downtown Plan Studied March 26, 1985 Mayor: Project Needs Lower Rents April 1, 1985 Morgan Takes Lead In Downtown Project April 4, 1985 C.B. Officials Go To Capital To Talk Bonds April 11, 1985 City Grants Morgan Extension April 22, 1985 Buy Options Are Extended April 24, 1985 Theater Block Only One Of Several Downtown Projects April 28, 1985 Bluffs To Borrow $2.3 Million For Office Development May 14, 1985 Downtown Proposal Expected soon May 21, 1985 Wickham Building Price Was $75,000 May 24, 1985 Morgan To Lease Space Downtown May 30, 1985 $7.1 Million Building Plan Filed With City June 1, 1985 Council OKs Downtown Plan June 4, 1985 Shukert: Morgan 'Will Do Good Job' June 14, 1985 Bluffs Downtown Developers Study Hand-Delivered Contract June 28, 1985 City Offers Crest New Sites, Money June 28, 1985 Contract On Council Agenda July 7, 1985 Minor Details Stall Development Plan July 9, 1985 City May Buy Downtown Land If Development Project Fails July 10, 1985 Development Extension On Council Agenda July 21, 1985 Developer Given Month Extension July 23, 1985 Crest Theater Owners Agree To Sell To City August 10, 1985 Building Design Unveiled; Wins Approval From Panel August 17, 1985 City Council To Vote Monday On $7 Million Downtown Plan August 25, 1985 Office Project Stalled Until Tenant Signed August 27, 1985 Council May Consider Pact On Development September 8, 1985 Redland Expected To Sign Lease For Downtown Project September 18, 1985 'Marriage' Complete With Signing Of Downtown Contract September 20, 1985 Wiggs Says Crest May Not Relocate September 25, 1985 Seven Sign Sale Contract In Theater Block September 26, 1985 $4 Million In Bonds To Be Issued October 15, 1985 Baird Drops Deal To Sell To City November 10, 1985 Discussion Of Theater Block Set By Council November 13, 1985 Council OKs Payments For Downtown Projects November 14, 1985 Hearing On Baird Sale To Be Nov. 27 November 15, 1985 Commission Agrees With City Over Price For Baird Building November 28, 1985 Longtime Jeweler Closes Shop December 1, 1985 Soon-To-Be-Gone Block Slowly Empties December 15, 1985 Theater Block Demolition Set To Begin In January December 17, 1985 Theater Block Building Owner Seeks More Money December 21, 1985 Attorney Won't Give Up Building December 27, 1985 Developers To Ask For Extension December 29, 1985 Beno-Wickham Plans Depend On Progress Of Downtown Project December 31, 1985 City Sets Monday Deadline For Baird To Leave Building January 2, 1986 City Files Petition To Evict Baird January 7, 1986 Baird Gets Time For 'Brief' Explanation January 14, 1986 Baird Says Hearing Lack Voids Downtown Contract January 23, 1986 Judge Rules Baird Must Vacate Office January 25, 1986 Developers To Request Time To Sell Bonds January 30, 1986 Attorney Says He Needs 10 More Days To Move January 31, 1986 City Council Allows Downtown Developer 60 Days To Sell Bonds January 31, 1986 Baird Granted Extra Week To Vacate Downtown Building February 3, 1986 Downtown Developers Get Extension April 1, 1986 Developers Say Most Bonds For Project Sold May 16, 1986 Procedural Victory Claimed By Baird June 14, 1986 July Start Planned For Office Building June 26, 1986 Office Building Work To Start As Plans For A Second Develop July 23, 1986 Meeting Set On Office Building July 25, 1986 New Building's Bid For Grant Put On Hold July 28, 1986 Theater Block Construction Begins August 20, 1986 Redland Buidling Delayed December 10, 1986 Omaha Developers Buy Redland Work January 8, 1987 Redlands Building Frame Should Go Up Within Month January 9, 1987 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil reporting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984-1987 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper articles Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Downtown Redevelopment Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Council Bluffs Redevelopment Downtown Redevelopment Urban Renewal Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Newspaper clippings Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dolph Homestead Subject The topic of the resource Local news Description An account of the resource Dolph Homestead 4th Generation On Dolph Homestead - Settled in 1849 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil reporting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil January 17, 1965 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1965-01-65 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper articles Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dolph Homestead Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Dolph Homestead Ellen Dolph https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/220ab61a28bc2733c1627ce694dee834.jpg 4eca3c9c77a434c2fb3eae79d663588d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 23 cm x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 4th Generation On Dolph Homestead Subject The topic of the resource Local news Description An account of the resource Dolph Homestead . . . is shown in this drawing by Miss Ellen Dolph. Home was built nearly 80 years ago. The cement walk across the front yard was the first of its kind in Mills County. Some of the original shrubs and bushes still grow in the yard. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil January 17, 1965 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1965-01-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Illustration Type The nature or genre of the resource Drawing Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dolph_Homestead_01_17_1965_01.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Dolph Homestead Ellen Dolph https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/061519f4641af23b392451fab66c79b6.jpg 301cb73aa0f8bfcc2ed458b14f3010d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 4.5 x 7.5 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boy Scouts seek 'high adventure' Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource James L. Tarr Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil November 30, 1979 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-11-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Boy_Scouts_Mid_America_Council_11_30_1979_010.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Boy Scouts James L. Tarr https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/38a0dc41217482308ea51fa52dcdb10a.jpg 08698aaa18f2a51496f5990223cac5e3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 13 x 8 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scouterama is held at Westfair Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Pulling A Buggy...during activities Saturday are two of the hundreds of Boy Scouts who attended the annual Scoutorama at Westfair. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil April 29, 1979 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-4-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Boy_Scouts_Mid_America_Council_4_29_1979_009.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Boy Scouts Scoutorama Westfair https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/5ddf66bffd0e3c5a3dc01626454867be.jpg 2c3eca9d99c449e58bee5d49dd24f4ae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 13 x 12.5 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scouts honor 5 SW Iowans Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Displaying Awards...received at a special recognition dinner Thursday are Southwest Iowans Peter E. Heineman, Robert E. Jungst, Evelyn M. Talbot, George E. Rose and Willis D. Frevert. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil December 1, 1978 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978-12-1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Boy_Scouts_Mid_America_Council_12_1_1978_008.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. awards Boy Scouts Evelyn M. Talbot George E. Rose and Willis D. Frevert Peter E. Heineman Robert . Jungst https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/e3fbdb0d3c9917b67f2eed343d86f182.jpg 07acf6fa45781a16ff75e8444dfb15b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 13 x 9.5 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scout leaders receive honors Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Winners Of Special Awards...at the Trailblazer District Annual Banquet are Victor Oknewski, Mrs.. Helen Helaney, Max Lieurance, and Bill Bowlds. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil October 1, 1976 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-10-1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Boy_Scouts_Mid_America_Council_10_1_1976_011.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. awards Bill Bowlds Boy Scouts Max Lieurance Mrs. Helen Helaney Trailblazer District Victor Oknewski https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/bc7ea3282bd110b6fa324387e3050ef9.jpg b81ff9027c813164866bbada617e875c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 13 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boys didn't have it easy; On 4,000 mile trek Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Mementos...of the re-enactment of the 4,000 mile Lewis and Clark Expedition are few, but Mike Allen, Wes Rasmussen and Scott Neal will never forget their experiences of the past summer. They were among the 31 Scouts and leaders who made the trip from St. Charles, Mo., to Astoria, Ore. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil August 27, 1976 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-8-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Boy_Scouts_Mid_America_Council_8_27_1976_007.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Boy Scouts Lewis and Clark Mike Allen Scott Neal Wes Rasmussen https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/f009981613a2966bc8f3f2a7cf450bd6.jpg 2d9af05003a9f6c005bb13f0eeb99d48 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 19 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scouts set for excursion; Will recreate Lewis and Clark trek Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Checking Gear...which will used by Boy Scouts as they recreate the Lewis and Clark trip is Eagle Scout Scott Neal of Council Bluffs. The scouts will travel nearly 3,500 miles by canoe and foot. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil April 24, 1976 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-4-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Boy_Scouts_Mid_America_Council_4_24_1976_006.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Boy Scouts Eagle Scouts Lewis and Clark Scott Neal https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/a1f97c510e00922891e08ae27793e39f.jpg 115dedc8ec5413c6f93b66013be35884 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14.5 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scout Camp Dedicated Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Standing At The Platform...at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch following dedication ceremonies of the camp are scout official Stan Michael, Ernest Hundahl, who donated 1, 200 acres for the camp, camp chief Ken Nickerson and Toshiji Inamori and Toshisada Yagi, two of the 46 Japanese scouts and scoutmasters who joined 700 American scouts at the camp this week. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil August 18, 1972 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-8-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Boy_Scouts_Mid_America_Council_8_18_1972_005.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Boy Scouts Ernest Hundahl Ken Nickerson Little Sioux Scout Ranch Stan Michael Toshiji Inamori Toshisada Yagi https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/b2157f8f13a87c5528d7cf731e20fb74.jpg 678ea2e1dd891c0275751582eedd950f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14.5 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scout Camp Dedicated Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Eagle Scout Michael Howard of Avoca leads the retreat ceremony Thursday night by lowering the flag at the dedication ceremonies of the Little Sioux Scout Ranch. More than 2,000 persons attended the ceremonies at the camp which hosted its first full-time week-long jamboree this week since the 1,800 acres of land was obtained three years ago. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil August 18, 1972 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-8-8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Boy_Scouts_Mid_America_Council_8_12_1972_004.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Boy Scouts dedications Eagle Scouts flag ceremonies Little Sioux Scout Ranch Michael Howard scout camps