Suggestions to public libraries and local historical societies relative to collecting and preserving materials of local history, 1904

Public libraries and historical societies should work together in collecting and preserving materials of local history. This brochure is a guide for their collaboration.

Leading Double Lives: The History of the Double House in Des Moines, 2005

How people choose to live depends on a variety of social and economic circumstances. Single family dwellings, extended family compounds, and communal apartment blocks are all forms of residential architecture that have ancient roots and occur in every culture. Each form both reflects and affects the living styles of the people who reside there. The double house, which shelters two families in units separated by a wall or floor, balances the convenience of an apartment with the psychological comforts of a home. During the mid to late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in the United States, the double house was hugely popular in some cities, such as Minneapolis and Milwaukee, but only a minimal presence in Des Moines

Documentary material relating to the history of Iowa - Volume 2, 1896.

Benjamin F. Shambaugh edited and compiled documents and publications for this book on the history of Iowa. This volume 2 is concerned with the history of local political organizations and documents illustrative of the development of local government in the Territory of the Northwest from 1787 to 1800, in the Territory of Indiana from 1800 to 1805 and in the Territory of Michigan from 1805 to September 6, 1834.

Documentary material relating to the history of Iowa - Volume 3, 1896.

Benjamin F. Shambaugh edited and compiled documents and publications for this book on the history of Iowa. This volume 3 is a continuation of volume 2 which is concerned with the history of local political organization from 1787 to 1834. Documents are illustrative of the development of local government in Iowa from the establishment of the Territory of Wisconsin in 1836 to the revision of the statutes of Iowa in 1842-43. It includes documentary material from the Louisiana Purchase, the Territories of the Northwest, Wisconsin and Iowa; the Convention of 1857; the Iowa Constitution of 1846 and the Ratification of Constitutional Amendments.

Recommendations to Create a Systemic Approach to Improving the Teaching and Learning of Iowa History in Iowa’s K-12 Schools / Iowa History Advisory Council (2016)

Report from the Iowa History Advisory Council on the following goals related to the teaching of Iowa history: Identify the current status of the teaching of Iowa history and the resources available regarding K-12 Iowa history instruction. Identify current materials that are dedicated to the teaching of Iowa history at the K-12 level. Study how other states and organizations implement state and local history. Study best practices for the teaching and learning of state and local history. Develop appropriate academic standards related to Iowa history. Provide recommendations to advance the study of Iowa history at the K-12 level.

Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Book, 2007

Biographies of Iowa Women's Hall of Fame 1975-2007 inductees by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women.

Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Book

Biographies of Iowa Women's Hall of Fame 1975-2006 inductees.

Abandoned Towns, Villages and Post Offices of Iowa, by David C. Mott, Annals of Iowa, 1930-1932.

A compilation of the six sections of David C. Mott's "Abandoned Towns, Villages and Post Offices of Iowa", that was published in the Annals of Iowa: V.17, #6 ,10/1930, pp. 435-465; V.17, #7 ,1/1931, pp. 513-543; V.17, #8 ,4/1931, pp. 578-599; V.18, #1 ,7/1931, pp. 42-69; V.18, #2 ,10/1931, pp. 117-148; V.18, #3 ,1/1932, pp. 189-220. (NOTE: this is a large file and may take a while to download.)

Inventory of County Records : Appanoose County, 1978.

This is an inventory of public records from Appanoose County. The State Historical Society of Iowa received funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission along with 5 other Iowa counties for this two year study.

Inventory of County Records: Dubuque County, 1978.

This is an inventory of public records from Dubuque County. The State Historical Society of Iowa received funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission along with 5 other Iowa counties for this two year study

Inventory of County Records: Iowa County, 1978.

This is an inventory of public records from Iowa County. The State Historical Society of Iowa received funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission along with 5 other Iowa counties for this two year study.

Inventory of County Records : Ringgold County,1978.

This is an inventory of public records from Ringgold County. The State Historical Society of Iowa received funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission along with 5 other Iowa counties for this two year study.

Inventory of County Records : Franklin County,1978.

This is an inventory of public records from Franklin County. The State Historical Society of Iowa received funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission along with 5 other Iowa counties for this two year study.

Inventory of county records : Osceola County,1978.

This is an inventory of public records from Osceola County. The State Historical Society of Iowa received funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission along with 5 other Iowa counties for this two year study.

Early settlement and growth of Western Iowa; or, Reminiscences,1906.

Observations and experiences of the early growth in the mid to late 1800's of western Iowa of Rev. John Todd of Tabor, Iowa. It also includes his biography.