Looking Back: Historical Hall, 1899-1904; State Historical, Memorial and Art Building, 1905-1999; Ola Babcock Miller Building, 1999-Present, June 2013

For more than 80 years, visitors to the Iowa State Historical, Memorial, and Art Building were treated to the state’s collection of historic documents, literature, portraits, and historical, geological, and archeological artifacts. Those who visited might have memories of the spectacular sand paintings by Iowan Andrew Clemens, the variety of taxidermy Iowa animals, the pioneer Conestoga wagon in the basement, the biplane hanging from the dome ceiling, the odd display by the medical library of things removed from stomachs, or the Native American display on the third floor. This booklet is a look back at the origins of the museum. It includes some of the Historical Department reports, legislation passed by the general assembly, newspaper and magazine articles, and photographs pertaining to the museum and library. It is not intended to be an exhaustive review and documentation of displays and exhibits. It is a brief overview of the building’s history and some photographs that may bring back memories, for some, of a field trip as a student. This booklet has been created from a variety of source materials: photographs, newspaper articles, and various reports. The following have contributed: State Library of Iowa, Iowa State Historical Society, the Iowa Judicial Branch, Susan Wallace, Helen Dagley, Barb Corson, Jerome Thompson, Pam Rees, Georgiann Fischer, and Jason Mrachina.

Department of Human Rights - Deaf Services Commission of Iowa, Agency Performance Plan

Annual Report, Agency Performance Plan

Iowa Department of Administrative Services Agency Performance Plan

Agency Performance Plan

Iowa Department of General Services Annual Report, FY 2000, July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000

Annual of the General Services

Products and Services Purchased From Iowa Prison Industries, Iowa Departation of Transportation, October 29, 2002

Items purchased from Iowa Prison Industries for Iowa Departation of Transportation

Iowa Gender-Specific Services Task Force

An Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Gender Task Force.

Providing Gender-Specific Services for Adolescent Female Offenders: Guidelines & Resources, January 1999

Information of Gender-Specific Services for Adolescent Female Offenders produced by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women.

Telecommunications Competition Survey for Retail Local Voice Services in Iowa, January 26, 2004

Survey of retail local voice services for Iowa Utilities Board

Fourth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services - Special Investigation, September 1, 2000 - March 7, 2002

State Agency Audit Report - Special Investigation

Report of Recommendations to the Iowa Department of General Services, June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Iowa Department of Human Services - Case Management Unit, June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Combined Report on the Institutions Under the Control of the Iowa Department of Human Services : Schedules, Findings and Recommendations, June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Report of Recommendations to the Iowa Department of Human Services, June 30, 2002

State Agency Audit Report

Report on Review of Department of Human Services Selected Child Care Assistance Payments, July 1, 1999 through May 31, 2002

State Agency Audit Report - Special Investigation

Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation, May 31, 2003

State Agency Audit Report