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
The focus of the historical collection includes the following areas:
Cat. # | Name | Description | ||
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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 | 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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. | |
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 |