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.

Audit report on the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation for the year ended May 31, 2014

Audit report on the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation for the year ended May 31, 2014

Governor's Inaugural Address, 1923 (40th General Assembly)

A transcript of the Governor's Inaugural Address by Governor Kendell.

Governor's Inaugural Address, 1927 (42nd General Assembly)

A transcript of the Governor's Inaugural Address by Governor Hammill.

Governor's Inaugural Address, 1929 (43rd General Assembly)

A transcript of the Governor's Inaugural Address by Governor Hammill.

Governor's Inaugural Address, 1931 (44th General Assembly)

A transcript of the Governor's Inaugural Address by Governor Turner.

Governor's Inaugural Address, 1933 (45th General Assembly)

A transcript of the Governor's Inaugural Address by Governor Herring.

Governor's Inaugural Address, 1935 (46th General Assembly)

A transcript of the Governor's Inaugural Address by Governor Herring.

1937 47th GA Inaugural Address by Governor Kraschel, January 10, 1937

This is the Inaugural Address of Governor Krashcel to the 47th General Assembly.

1939 48th GA Inaugural Address by Governor Wilson, January 12, 1939

This is the Inaugural Address of Governor to the General Assembly.

1941 49th GA Inaugural Address by Governor Wilson, January 16, 1941

This is the Inaugural Address of Governor to the General Assembly.

1943 50th GA Inaugural Address by Governor Hickenlooper, January 14, 1943

This is the Inaugural Address of Governor to the General Assembly.

1945 51th GA Inaugural Address by Governor Blue, January 11, 1945

This is the Inaugural Address of Governor to the General Assembly.