History

The focus of the historical collection includes the following areas:

  • Rural education in Iowa (1850 – 1955)
  • UNI campus (1886 – present)
  • Costumes, Midwest (clothing 1850 – present)
  • Currency, international
Displaying 301 - 400 of 10692
Cat. # Name Description
301 1978.51.17.0002 Currency 10,000 marks. "Reichsbanknote Zehntausend Mark" Upper right corner drawing of a man Color: BL WH GR
302 1978.51.6.0134 Currency Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of July 17, 1862, twenty-five cents. 1st Issue featuring George Washington at center Color: gr,wh
303 UNIM1994.14.0203 Pattern Sewing patterns - Misses 1. 4380 (1989), 2. 6752 (1963), 3. 7615 (1981), 4. 6001 (1961), 5. 8295 (1982), 6. 5540 (1977), 7. 5638 (1977), 8. 5475 (1977), 9. 5511 (1977), 10. 4457 (1975), 11. 7555 (1981), 12. 4865 (1975), 13. 7759 (1981), 14.5597 (1977), 15. 3550 (1973), 16. 7544 ( 1981), 17. 7949 (1982), 18. 7888 ( 1982), 19. 7888 (1982), 20. 7965 (1982), 21. 7573 (n.d.), 22. 8005 (1981), 23. 7847 (1981), 24. 7186 (1981), 25. 2424 (1981), 26. 6995 (1963), 27. 8125 (1982), 28. 7580 (1981), 29. 3880 (1973), 30. 3035 (1971), 31. 6069 (1978) Women's Half sizes - 1. 2317 (1970), 2. 8278 (1966), 3. 2550 (1970), 4. 9311 (1968), 5. 2309 (1970), 6. 2309 (1970), 7. 6210 (1978), 8. 2550 (n.d.), 9. 3102 (1972), 10. 7808 (1981), 11. 5993 (1978), 12. 4050 (1974), 13. 3074 (1971), 14. 5337 (1976), 15. 4073 (1974), 16. 3609 (1973), 17. 3074 (1971), 18. 3746 (1973), 19. 5661 (1977), 20. 8882 (1967) Men's - 1. 7360 (1964), 2. 2568 (1970) Children's - 1. 3990 (1974), 2. 6384 (1962), 3. 8363 (1966), 4. 7005 (1947), 5. 7141 (1963), 6. 8435 (1966), 7. 2017 (1955), 8. 8888 (1967), 9. 8352 (1966), 10. 7162 (1963), 11. 8259 (1982), 12 5840 (1961), 13. 7998 (1965) Toddler's - 1. 7968 (1982), 2 7355 (1964), 3. 6899 (1963, 4. 5683 (1960), 5. 6510 (1962) Infant's - 1. 773 (1940, 2. 7715 (1965) Color: CR
304 11.11.11.0310 Picture Sand painting. Pikes Peak.
305 1974.56.2.0006 Currency Replica of Colonial and Revolutionary Currency. $3.00. Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, 1780. Color: BR,BK
306 UNIM1996.4.2e.0011 Pattern Simplicity pattern. 8223 (1969). Dress with 2 skirts; sz. 12. Color: TN
307 1978.51.6.0060 Currency Confederate States of America, February 17, five dollars, serial no. 73126.
308 1986.11.0003 Print, photographic ISTC. Women's gym class.
309 11.11.11.0173 Blueprint Museum in physical plant building. Scale 1/8" = 1'0".
310 1978.51.6.0142 Bill Indiana. 5 dollars. Color: BL,WH,RD
311 UNIM1996.4.1a.0009 Pattern McCall's Pattern 9517 (1985) Shirt & shorts; sz. B. Color: CR
312 UNIM1986.14.1979.5.0007 Dress Fitted, with natural waistline seam. Black background with purple tulip-like flowers clusters & small white flower clusters & green leaves. Loose fitting, released pleats at back waist & shoulders, shirring under bust at waist. Elbow length sleeves with gathers for elbow; v-shaped formed on sleeve hem at seam. Lowered square neckline with black net ficchu & bow of self-fabric. Skirt has 7 gores, 4 in front and three in back; side zipper under left sleeve. Color: BK,PR,WH
313 1995.18.0032 Currency Side a: 100, Bank of Indonesia, Seratus rupiah; image of a masted ship in the sea (Perahu Pinis); red & orange ink. Side b: 100, Bank of Indonesia, KW3092526; black & red ink; image of a volcanic island (Anak Gunung Krakatou); red & green ink. Obverse: Traditional Indonesian sailing cargo boat - Perahu Pinisi (Phinisi); Reverse: Erupting "Son of Mountain" Krakatau volcano - Anak Gunung Krakatau. Color: RD,OR,GR,WH
314 1986.9.0002 Catalog Annual catalog of ISNS.
315 11.11.11.0055 Print, photographic Oak framed. Yosemite Falls. Color: BK,WH
316 1981.0003 Label, address Iowa State Teachers college (ISTC) cloth address tag; treated white canvas material, black print, " FROM-" Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls, Iowa TO-------": brass grommet fitting. Color: BK,WH
317 1997.15.3.0001 Hat Woman's. Pillbox. Open crown pillbox formed over double layer of stiffened medium net, cocoa brown. Center of crown is uncovered; remainder of top and sides covered with flat feathers overlapping. color of each feather varies from soft brown to sage green. Bottom edge covered with 3/4' brow velvet ribbon. Entire hat is covered with medium weight brown veil extending 2 1/2' below bottom of pillbox; seamed at center back. Front of veil has chenille dots in diamond configuration about 3' apart. Associated with hatbox (1997.15.3.002).
318 11.11.11.0256 Mount, specimen Two parts, a. Top. b. Bottom.
319 1977.58.88.0023 Postcard Seven Mile Bridge to Key West, Florida. Color: ml
320 1978.51.20.0015 Currency Twenty-five cents, Authorized by the Dominion of Canada, Redeemable on presentation at Montreal, Toronto, or St. John. Color: GR,WH
321 2010.10.0015 Poem Copy of 2010.10.15, Iowa song sung at Jackson School #1, Iowa counties, Samuel Thorton Jordan, Jordan's name, address, and poem are handwritten on back Color: WH
322 UNIM1996.4.2a.0018 Pattern Simplicity pattern. 8884 (1970). Basic princess dress with 2 necklines; sz. 8 Color: TN
323 UNIM1996.4.2a.0019 Pattern Simplicity pattern. 5616 (1973). Dress in 2 lengths; sz. 10. Color: TN
324 1978.51.6.0029 Currency June 10, fifty pounds certificate, serial no. 907. South Carolina House of Assembly. Color: BK,WH
325 UNIM2011.7.0030 Button Silver metal button with an anchor and wing emblem design. Wire clip keeper. Color: SL
326 11.11.11.0098 Print, photographic "Return of the NIghtwatchman". Dark wood frame. Tagged "Copyrighted Photos from Dr. Mawson's Australasian Antartctic Expedition". Color: BK,WH
327 1988.004 Telephone None
328 1978.51.17.0003 Currency 50,000 marks. "Reichsbanknote Funfzigtausend Mark" Upper left corner drawing of a man, Black design on reverse Color: GR WH BK
329 1978.51.6.0135 Currency Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of July 17, ten cents. Shows series of 5 identical portraits of Thomas Jefferson, first issue Color: RD,WH
330 UNIM1994.14.0204 Skirt A. Misses - 1. 4871 (1970), 2. 2706 (1960), 3. 5640 (1987), 4. 4275 (1989), 5. 6161 (1988), 6. 4335 (1980), 7. 4481 (1989), 8. 3983 (1980), 9. 6628 (1980), 10. 5724 (1970), 11. 6027 (1970) B. Women's/Large 1. 3619 (1989), 2. 6174 (1988), 3. 4836 (1987), 4. 5632 (1987), 5. 3333 (1950), 6. 4818 (n.d.), 7. 6443 (1970), 8. 6143 (1970), 9. 6091 (1960), 10. 6214 (1970), 11. 6468 (1970) 12. 6717 (1970), 13. 6281 (1970), 14. 3510 (n.d.), 15. 5862 (1970) C. Men's 1. 4484 (1989), 2. 6461 (1970s) D. Children's - 1. 6003 (1970), 2. 3233 (n.d.), 3. 3235 (1960), 4. 2269 (1960), 5. 2688 (1950), 6. 3993 (1980), 7. 6114 (1960), 8. 3096 (1950) E. Toddlers' 1. 9818 (1950) F. Infant - 1. 3317 (1986) Color: CR
331 00.38.12.0023 Grinder, meat None
332 11.11.11.0311 Box "Thirty - Navy".
333 1974.56.2.0007 Currency Replica of Colonial and Revolutionary Currency. $250.00 Virginia. Color: BR,BK
334 UNIM1996.4.2e.0012 Pattern Simplicity pattern. 8897 (1970). Super jiffy skirt, pants & reversible vest; sz. 10. Color: TN
335 1977.004 Program Alpha Shakespearean Literary Society. The outer front cover bears an illustrated outdoor scene in the upper left corner, and is entitled, "Closing Program of the Alpha, Shakesperian, and Philomathean Literary Societies, of ISNS. At Normal chapel, Monday December 14th, 1885, 7:30 P. M." The borders of the cover are decorated with a lined and laced design. The body of the program lists that evening's activities, such as musical recitals, essays, and debate competitions. Although stained and soild from age, the program is of a very good condition. The card was printed by Gazette Print. Color: BK,WH
336 1996.32.0004 Hat Woman's. Beige hat and veil. Hat is a hollow ring with a net veil stretched over the top and over the whole exterior. Veil ends 4" from bottom rim of the hat in the front. Two beige felt bows are 5" apart on the front of the hat. The outer brim of the hat has been folded upand sewn to create a seam around the entire hat bottom. The inside of the hat is the same material as the outside. There is a pearl-ended straight pin stuck in the front of the hat.
337 1986.11.0004 Print, photographic ISTC. Women's gym class.
338 11.11.11.0179 Scarf Scarf? Red and pink checked. Color: RD,PK
339 42020 Photograph No.28- A Precocious Victoria Penguin A penguin is the focal point of the photograph. The penguin is standing on a bed of sticks gazing away from the lens. The top of the penguins head is flat. Spikes are created by this. Black and White
340 1978.51.7.0001 Currency State of Michigan, The Erie & Kalamazoo Railroad Bank, Adrian, August 1, 1853; five dollars. President Franklin Pierce is pictured on the note Color: BK,WH,RD
341 1998.25.0002 Rule, slide A giant slide rule. Made of 3 2x4s fastened together with wood and screws; center portion can be removed. U. S. Patent numbers 2,168,056, 2,170,144 2,285,722, 2,422,649, 2,500,460 and 2,534,695 are listed at the top, to the right, of the copyright date and company. 3 functions are listed in the top and bottom sections, and 4 functions in center section. Ruler marks are black. Most numbers are black, with some in top and center sections in red. Number of functions per section, ruler marks, and number colors are identical for the other side. Clear piece of platic with a black line down center is the slide - works for both sides. Metal hooks in topand bottom sections - hung from wall. Color: WH,BK,RD
342 UNIM1996.4.1b.0001 Pattern McCall's Pattern Sample (1966) Half-apron, one sz.; Color: CR
343 1993.24.51.0009 Form, tax credit Apr. 11, 1955. Advises amount of tax credit ($10.25) apportioned to School District #6 of Cedar Falls Township for Feb., 1955. Official Form No. 1023. #5325.
344 UNIM1986.14.1979.6.0006 Ensemble Formal with cape. Princess style floor-length dress with 6-panel back and 4 panel front. 4" fitting darts at side back waist. Lowered neckline, combined neck and armseye facing. 15' zipper at left waist. Sleeveless. Row of rhinestones, sequins, bugle beads & oval plastic disks at hem, neck, and around bottom of cape. Short cape, 14 1/4" at center back with darts at neck & shoulders. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH
345 1995.18.0033 Currency Side a: 100, Bank of Indonesia, Seratus rupiah; image of a masted ship in the sea (Perahu Pinis); red & orange ink. Side b: 100, Bank of Indonesia, KW3092526; black & red ink; image of a volcanic island (Anak Gunung Krakatou); red & green ink. Obverse: Traditional Indonesian sailing cargo boat - Perahu Pinisi (Phinisi); Reverse: Erupting "Son of Mountain" Krakatau volcano - Anak Gunung Krakatau. Color: RD,OR,GR,WH
346 1972.1.0002 Print Courier & Ives; from 1971 calendar; "The Great 'Scullers Race on the St. Lawrence" at Lachine, Canada, Oct. 3, 1878--Distance five miles. Color: ML
347 11.11.11.0056 Wood fragment Marked "Iowa State Teachers College".
348 1978.51.6.0094 Currency State currency, June 2, 1862. The Western & Atlantic Railroad, twenty-five cents. Black train at top of note Color: BK,WH,RD
349 1997.15.3.0002 Hatbox Round box with detachable lid. a. box. Candy stripe pink and silver pattern on side of box. Pink bottom. Two sets of two holes, either side, with metal eyelets. White rope looped through holes, used to hold lid on. b. Lid. Pink with silver and rim around edge. Assoicated with hat (1997.15.3.001).
350 11.11.11.0258 Stamp Willkie & McNary.
351 1977.58.88.0024 Postcard New Bridge to Sanibel and Captiva Islands near Fort Myers Beach. Color: ml
352 1993.24.0001 Box, storage Galvanized steel with black paint and brass fittings; used for storage of school business records by secretary of Cedar Falls Township School 6, Eddy #6. Color: BK
353 1978.51.20.0016 Currency Twenty-five cents, Authorized by the Dominion of Canada, Redeemable on presentation at Montreal, Toronto, or St. John. Color: BK,WH
354 2010.10.0016 Bulletin Summer Term Bulletin of the State Normal School. Vol. II, No. 4. Sixth Annual Session of the Summer Term. Card cover is green with black letters. A leafy double border goes down the left side from top to bottom. One row of black leaves, the other is line drawing of leaves. Color: GR, BK, WH 2010.10.0016 (Bulletin) image
355 UNIM1996.4.2b.0001 Pattern Simplicity pattern. 9273 (1971). Jumpsuit in 2 lengths; sz. 7 jp. Color: TN
356 11.11.11.0028 Box For hosiery. Color: BK
357 1978.51.6.0030 Currency March 25, ten pound certificate, serial no. 5953. South Carolina. Color: BK,WH
358 1979.45.0003 Postcard UNI Library, taken on a spring or summer morning; back labeled, "University Library, University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. Color: ML
359 1973.43.72.0001 Cloth fragment Fabric scraps. Color: CR
360 UNIM2011.7.0031 Button Silver metal on back. Yellow polyester fabric covers button. a&b. Color: YL, SL
361 11.11.11.0099 Print, photographic Hand colored. Yosemite Valley, California. Dark wood frame.
362 1988.0041 Picture George Washington.
363 1978.51.17.0004 Currency Reichsbanknote, 200,000 marks, issued on August 9, 1923. Color: BK,WH 1978.51.17.0004 (Currency) image
364 1978.51.6.0136 Currency Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of July 17, five cents. 1st series featuring Thomas Jefferson at center Color: RD,WH
365 UNIM1994.14.0205 Pattern Sewing patterns. A. Misses - 1. 8318 (1992), 2. 8887 (n.d.) B. Toddlers' 1. 1800 (1980)
366 11.11.11.0312 Box Dry goods, "Graham Company Dried Goods, Cedar Falls, Iowa".
367 1993.24.49.0001 Envelope Used as a container to hold tax credit notices and receipts of Eddy School #6 of Cedar Falls Township for period July 1, 1956 - June 30, 1957. Originally an envelope sent to H. Barck, Route 3, Cedar Falls, Ia from St. Johns American Luteran Church, Cedar Falls, IA.
368 1999.23.0001 Robe, lap Two side lap robe. One side is simple with faint blue stripes on tan background; other side is made to look like tiger skin. Pile knit construction. Edges and hems show wear. Color: OR,TN,BK
369 1982.6.0001 Coin Ten ore, Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden.
370 UNIM1996.4.2e.0013 Pattern Simplicity pattern. 9049 (1970). Jiffy midi-vest, coat, mini skirt & pants; sz. 12. Color: TN
371 1986.11.0005 Booklet ISTC Commencement booklet. Color: BK,WH
372 11.11.11.0183 Blueprint Museum in physical plant.
373 1978.51.7.0002 Currency Fractional-Postage currency, by the Act of March 3; ten cents. 2nd issue features George Washington at center Color: BK,WH,GR 1978.51.7.0002 (Currency) image
374 UNIM1996.4.1b.0002 Pattern McCall's Pattern 6583 (1962) Blouse in 3 versions; sz. 14. Color: CR
375 1995.18.0034 Currency Side a: 100, Bank of Indonesia, Seratus rupiah; image of a masted ship in the sea (Perahu Pinis); red & orange ink. Side b: 100, Bank of Indonesia, KW3092526; black & red ink; image of a volcanic island (Anak Gunung Krakatou); red & green ink. Obverse: Traditional Indonesian sailing cargo boat - Perahu Pinisi (Phinisi); Reverse: Erupting "Son of Mountain" Krakatau volcano - Anak Gunung Krakatau. Color: RD,OR,GR
376 1972.1.0003 Print Courier & Ives; from 1971 calendar; "Fruit piece". Color: ML
377 11.11.11.0057 Print, photographic Hand colored. Platte Canyon. Dark wood frame.
378 1997.15.4.0001 Hat Woman's. Pillbox. Stiff net foundation edged in tan velvet ribbon with flat bow 4 1/2' x 5/8" at center front. Remainder of surface covered with concentric circles of folded loosely braided polyester fabric. Fine tan veil over front half of hat extends down below hat 4" at center front. Union label inside. Came with hatbox 1997.15.4.2 and receipt 1997.15.4.3.
379 00.34.2.5.0001 Coin, commemorative In blue velvet square hinged inside blue velvet lined, aluminum colored metal hinged case. Inscription on back: "World's Columbian Exposition. In commemoration of the four hundredth anniversary of the landing of Columbus. MDCCCXCII. MDCCCSCIII. To Children's Aid Society". "C. E. Barber Fecit." Color: BL
380 11.11.11.0261 Pencil Carter/Mondale, 1976.
381 1977.58.88.0025 Postcard Sanibel Island Causeway. Sanibel Island. Color: ml
382 1978.51.20.0017 Currency Twenty-five cents, Authorized by the Dominion of Canada, Redeemable on presentation at Montreal, Toronto, or St. John. Color: BK,WH
383 2010.12.0001 Desk, school School desk with attached bench seat (for next desk). Hole for ink well on right end of wooden top. Pencil groove on top back edge. Lip across back edge. Slot front for storage shelf. Light colored wood. Simple cast iron frame with no decoration. On the iron under seat - 1&2L 08 on one side, 1&2R 07 on other side. Adjustable height mechanism for desk top. Small rectangular slot on each side of iron just under top. Color: BK, BR
384 UNIM1996.4.2b.0002 Pattern Simplicity pattern. 8366 (1969). Dress in 2 lengths; sz. 7 jp. Color: TN
385 1978.51.6.0031 Currency July 26, fifty pound certificate. State not named. Refers to "this province" and is apparently backed by funds from an individual. Valid only until the first day of November; year not given. Color: BK,WH
386 2001.18.0028 Receipt For $3.50, Iowa State Teacher's College fee for winter term, 1913, to Daisy Wallace, No. 379. Color: BK,WH
387 UNIM2011.7.0037 Necklace Dainty chain with heart pendant. Blue heart-shaped stone in the center of the heart. Color: GD, BL
388 11.11.11.0100 Print, photographic Weather - Worn Pack Ice". Dark wood frame. Tagged "Copyrighted Photos from Dr. Mawson's Australasian Antartctic Expedition". Color: BK,WH
389 1989.0027 Frame, picture None
390 1978.51.17.0005 Currency 100,000 marks. "Reichsbanknote Hunderttausend Mark" Located in lower left corner is a drawing of a man
391 1978.51.6.0137 Currency Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of July 17, five cents. 1st series featuring Thomas Jefferson at center Color: RD,WH 1978.51.6.0137 (Currency) image
392 UNIM1994.14.0206 Pattern Sewing patterns. A. Misses' - 1. 7883 (n.d.) B. Childrens' - 1. 3085 (1960 - 70), 2. 3084 (1960 - 70), 3. 8143 (1950), 4. 5843 (1950)
393 1976.72.0002 Letter Letter and Biology Club constitution; Sent to donor on October 4, 1976 by Pauline Sauer, Museum director, regarding Biology Club pin donated on September 30, 1976 asking for clarification of note attached to pin. In letter is hand-written reply "Enclosed is the Constitution and By-Laws. I remember nothing more except that part of our initiation was to handle a snake!" b. Biology Club constitution and by-Laws. Three pages in length. Listed on last page are names of charter members on January 26, 1926. 1976.72.0002 (Letter) image
394 1982.6.0002 Coin Twenty five ore, Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden.
395 UNIM1996.4.2e.0014 Pattern Simplicity pattern. 5280 (1972). Dress & smock; sz. 14. Color: TN
396 1977.0055 Magazine Collection; includes "National Geographic" for June 1934, February 1937, September 1938, January 1947, July 1949, March 1955, January 1962, April through December 19967, January through March 1970; Oceans January through December 1969, February through June 1970; "Sea Frontiers" March/April through September/October 1968, January through December 1969 through 1972, March/April through November/December 1973, January through December 1974 through 1976, January/February through July/August 1977; "Sea Frontiers" Supplements--"Sea Secrets" March, April, May, June, August, September, October, December 1968; January, February, April, May, June, July/August, September, October, November 1969, February through September/October 1970, January through December 1971 through1973, All except July/August 1974, January/February, March/April, July/August 1975. Color: BK,WH
397 1986.11.0006 Booklet ISTC Bulletin supplement to Vol. XIV, No. 4, April, 1914. Color: BK,WH
398 11.11.11.0184 Blueprint Museum in physical plant.
399 1968.10.276.0097 Coin One-half cent, Sir Milton Margai.
400 UNIM1996.4.1b.0003 Pattern McCall's Pattern. 2605 (1970). Dress with transfer for smocking; sz. 8. Color: CR
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