State Librarians of Iowa 1837-2008

This list of State Librarians, along with their photos or portraits, and brief biographies was prepared for the March 2008 celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the State Library’s move from the 2nd floor of the State Capitol into the east wing of the State Historical Memorial and Art Building on March 1908 (now the Miller Building, since 2002).

The Spirit Lake Massacre,1918.

This is the story of the Spirit Lake Massacre of 1857, written by Thomas Teakle. The massacre came as the culminating episode of incidents intimately connected with the settlement of northern and western Iowa.

Ninth Report of the Iowa Library Commission for the Biennial Period July 1, 1916 to June 30, 1918

1916-1918 Iowa Library Commission Report made to the Governor of Iowa.

1920 Report of the Iowa Library Commission Made to the Governor of Iowa for the Biennial Period July 1, 1918 to June 30, 1920

1918-1920 Iowa Library Commission Report made to the Governor of Iowa.