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:
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8501 | 2021-1-184 | Valentine | A Golden Bell Valentine's Day card made in the USA that has a bear looking into a small heart-shaped pool on the front with the words, "Just REFLECTING, Valentine". The heart-shape has been cut out so that on the front it appears that the bear is looking at its reflection, but when the card is opened, it is of a bear in swim trunks underwater. The inside of the card reads, "You've got me Topsy-Turvy! I don't know what to do! I'm in deep, I'm simply sunk- and all because of you! I'm bubbling with affection, ((in case you haven't guessed!) So let me be your Valentine Because I like you best!" and in the bottom right corner, "From Dwayne Petrgecka." The back of the card has the GB brand, which is a bell with the letters "GB" on it. | |
8502 | 2021-1-185 | Valentine | Cover is of white and pink square background with a large pink rose in the middle. There is a section cut out so next page can be seen on front. Pink ribbon is going through two hearts as an arrow. Inside reads: "Valentine Wishes I've one Valentine Wish And a simple one, too, But it means the whole world When it's beamed straight to you. You've probably guessed it: I want you to say You're thinking of me, too On Valentine's Day! From Betty Ann + Bernadette Kuen. Card from J.S. Corp New York. | |
8503 | 2021-1-186 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card of an elephant wearing a flower crown and red polish on its foot and holding a two red and white hearts and there are two hearts behind the elephant that read, "To My Valentine This Jumbo act is just a side-show, YOU are my," and a dog in a blue suit holding a stick and a heart that reads, "Main Attraction." A part of the elephant's body can move back and forth, however, the elephant does not have a trunk. The back reads, "To: Mrs. Schulte from Loyd." | |
8504 | 2021-1-187 | Valentine | This portion of card is missing the rest of the Valentine. There is a brown haired boy holding onto a fishing buoy which is shaped like a red heart and has a gold pole and bell at the top. There are two green and pink fish are the bottom of the buoy. "Love Buoy" in black letters on the heart. Moveable piece of paper which is the same color of the water. | |
8505 | 2021-1-188 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card of a blonde girl in a blue and white dress sitting on a stool with a dunce cap and a dog with a green ribbon next to her that reads, "I'm no DUNCE I want you for my VALENTINE." The back reads, in a child's handwritting, "To Mrs Schulte from Jimmy." | |
8506 | 2021-1-189 | Valentine | Cover is in the shape of a heart with blue background and white lace surrounding a blonde girl in a plaid white and red dress holding a red heart. Inside reads: "When violets turn red, and roses blue My Valentine will still be You!" To Aunt Sylvia from Nola written on back in ink. | |
8507 | 2021-1-190 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card that has been designed to look like a book. The front reads, "Valentine Greetings," and has a pink heart and two pink and purple flowers surrounding it. The inside has another purple and pink flower printed on it and the words, "This Valentine's friendly as can be, With happy thoughts all through, Because it means a lot to me To know Someone like YOU!" printed and a handwritten, "From Mrs. and Mr. Matt Petrgecka and children 1946." The brand is "Forget.Me.Not Greeting Cards." and is written on the back. | |
8508 | 2021-1-191 | Valentine | Valentine shows a boy and girl being pulled by a donkey in a carriage that is carrying flowers. "Come along with me and be my Valentine" is above the donkey. There are colorful tulips around the bottom of the card. To Mrs. Schulte from Tommy is written on back in pen. | |
8509 | 2021-1-192 | Valentine | A Doubl-Glo made in the USA Valentine's Day card of a man in a suit holding flowers and the phrase "My Valentine" above his hat. The card opens along the side of his hat and the words "my hat is off to you because You're beautiful and fine," is across from the man, now holding the hat and carrying flowers. The next fold reveals "As you," which had been hidden behind the fold, are visible before the "My Valentine." "And there's no flower half as sweet" is also printed behind the fold, and "From the Grimm Children" has been written in pencil. Across from the writing is a woman with flowers, a heart-shaped box, and the blue hat similar to the one the man on the front had. | |
8510 | 2021-1-193 | Valentine | Valentine is shaped like a gift box that is to be opened from the top. The words Valentine Greetings and colorful flowers, a red ribbon, and red foil heart are present. When opened, card reads: "It's open season For Cupid's dart But that's no reason A friendly heart Can't still go hunting For wishes true, For year round pleasure For friends like you!" "From William" is written in pencil. | |
8511 | 2021-1-194 | Valentine | A Valentine of a blonde girl on skis and a brunette boy holding snowshoes next to a white and black dog in a snowback that reads, "It's snow use! You just gotta be my Valentine!" The back reads, "To Miss Brockshink from Junior Rosdail." There is a slight cut around the boy and the dog. | |
8512 | 2021-1-195 | Valentine | Cover shows an open window with flowers adorned all around, red and silver foil imprinted to show two birds in a bird cage is in the center. A Valentine to my Pal is on the bottom. Inside reads: "The thought that you are my best pal Just warms my heart clear through And not a day goes passing by But what I think of you, That's why this Valentine of cheer Comes to you just to say, May Life's tomorrows find us PALS Just as we are today." From Lawrence is written in pencil. | |
8513 | 2021-1-196 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA with two hearts and yellow roses on the front with a ribbon interlaced between the first heart that reads, "A Greeting for my Valentine." The inside of the card has the part of the ribbon that was between the paper and a printed flower on one side, with the words, "I've waited so long for Valentine's Day, And as it comes in view, Remember, pleace, that in my heart, There's room for only YOU!" printed upon it and "From Junior" handwritten at the bottom. | |
8514 | 2021-1-197 | Valentine | Cover has a fold that reads "I cannot my put thoughts in print So I simply send this little hint." When fold is opened, card reads, "Please be my Valentine. If I were to choose from all the rest, I'd say that I loved you the bestWritten in pencil, "Mary Lou Broz." There is an illustration of a man and woman holding a heart to the right of the card. Back of card, "Made in U.S.A". | |
8515 | 2021-1-198 | Valentine | A handmade Valentine's Day Card with a printed image of a blonde girl holding a doll of a boy in green with a heart around him glued to the front part of the heart. The bottom of the heart reads, "You're my Doll-ing Valentine adore." and the inside reads, "Its for you I'm falling Cause you're the sweetest of all." and the back reads, "To- Miss Brockschink From- Darlene." | |
8516 | 2021-1-199 | Valentine | Card shows a little girl in a yellow dress sitting on a piece of wood. Red heart surrounds her, and the words "Come into my heart there's room you see for a sitdown strike Just you and Me" are present. Written on back in pencil says From David. | |
8517 | 2021-1-200 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card printed in Germany of two girls in front of a window holding laundry that reads, "To my love," and a heart and the botom of the card reads, "Of all the Valentines there are, You're the nicest one, by far; Won't you tell me that you'll be My Valentine and care for me?" and by pulling on the bottom of the card, a waterfall appears behind the girls with laundry. The back reads, "To Miss Brockschink from Doris Schmidt." | |
8518 | 2021-1-201 | Valentine | Large valentine showing a blonde girl in a red and blue dress with one dog on the ground wearing a red heart on its collar. There is a dumb waiter that has an interactive pulling tab that has a puppy wearing clothes holding a heart that shoots up. "Valentine I'm Just a 'Dumb-waiter' waiting for - you - but give me a 'lift' and see what I do." From Dolores R. Thoman written on back in pencil. | |
8519 | 2021-1-202 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA of a dog in a ruff or millstone collar and a red suit with heart buttons holding ballons, one of which reads, "Be My Valentine!" and by the dog's hands there is printed, "I'm all dressed up in fancy dress for the gal I fancy- you!" and a smaller dog in a blue and white ruff or millstone collar is by the larger dog's feet. There are two slits on the front of the card that makes it appear to be missing pieces. The back reads, "To Mrs. Schulte from Jimmy." | |
8520 | 2021-1-203 | Valentine | Heart shaped valentine showing a blonde girl in a green hat and bow. There is a slit for a feather in her hat which is not with the piece. Card reads "I'll have a feather in my hat if you'll be my valentine" On back in pen is "To Mrs. Schulte from Kathryn Ann". | |
8521 | 2021-1-204 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA of a blonde girl in a blue dress with red flowers on it holding a heart that reads, "To you" and two hearts at her feet that read, "My Special Valentine." A large red heart bordered in lace is surronding her and a square background with flowers borders the entire card, and there are cut outs around the girl and the border. The back reads, To: Mrs. Schulte from Ruth." | |
8522 | 2021-1-205 | Valentine | Valentine shows four teddy bears holding baskets with hearts and flowers in them. There are two slits in the center which means there was another portion of the card which was interactive but it is not with it anymore. There is also tissue paper on the larger heart and the words "And Bushels to You!" are on it. "To My Valentine: is in the lower left corner. Card is pink and lined with white and blue flowers. Back reads To Miss Schulte from Tommy | |
8523 | 2021-1-206 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card of a brunette boy handing a blonde girl a heart card and a brown dog is near them inside of a heart which is bordered by smaller hearts and blue polka dots and connected to a square shape of paper with hearts and flowers over it. "To My Valentine" is on the heart. By lifting the heart, one can see the message which is "Roses may be red Vi'lets may be blue But there ain't no maybe 'Bout what I think of you" and "John + Darlene" handwritten in blue ink underneath that. | |
8524 | 2021-1-207 | Valentine | Front of valentine has Friendly Valentine Greetings in upper right corner. There is a blue vase with red and blue flowers in it, and a silver foil heart that is surrounded by floral pattern and then a white heart and ribbon. Inside card reads: "Symbolic of Friendship And friendly thoughts, too, This Valentine greeting Is Coming to You!" To teacher from Barbara Jean written in pen. | |
8525 | 2021-1-208 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA of a black cat with a red bow pulling up a heart shapped rug to reveal the words, "I love you," and the words, "A Big Thing" around the cat. The inside of the card has "To Write OR To Sing My Valentine is Y-O-U" and images of a girl writing Valentine's Day cards and of two birds sitting on a branch of flowers surrounded by a heart. Handwritten in blue ink is, "Mary Ellen 5th-6th Grade Teacher Walford School." | |
8526 | 2021-1-209 | Valentine | Foldable card has front portion as a girl in a plaid yellow dress next to a puppy with a pink bow, the words: "You're the one I'm trying to catch" are in the right corner. When opened, a boy in blue clothes is fishing in a pond in front of a red heart. "For my Valentine" are on the pond. On the back in pen is written From Betty Ann and Bernadette. | |
8527 | 2021-1-210 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA by the Carrington Company from Chicago, IL with two cherubs holds ribbons with a heart of flowers in between the two of them and "Valentine Greetings," printed on the top right hand corner. The inside of the card has flowers printed on it as well as the words, "Isn't it nice of Valentines Day To think the thinks we seldom say- And see them go on to a Valentine To some one who is especially fine?" and handwritten is "Mary Ellen 5th + 6th Grade Teacher Walford, Iowa." | |
8528 | 2021-1-211 | Valentine | Cover shows a blonde girl in a green polka dot dress holding a heart with reads To My Valentine with a boy in a yellow jacket. The background is blue with white lace patterns. Inside reads: "Of all the people that I know You're Number One with me, And that's the way, I'm very sure, It's always going to be!" Written on back in pen is Aunt Sylvia from Janet. | |
8529 | 2021-1-212 | Valentine | A Hallmark Valentine's Day card copywritten in 1938 by the Hall Brothers Inc. This card is in the shape of a heart and has pink, purple, and yellow flowers on it and blue and yellow ribbons with a tag off the side of the flowers that reads, "A Friendly Valentine". The inside has pink and purple flowers printed on it and the words, "Couldn't resist Just a few words to say I'm thinking of you In the friendliest way!" and handwritten in blue ink is "Mary Ellen Bolland 5th-6th Gr. Teacher Walford." | |
8530 | 2021-1-213 | Valentine | Large Valentine cover shows a girl and a kitten in a wagon being pulled by a boy. There are flowers, hearts, and gold and white patterns bordering the center. Inside has an illustration of a boy fishing and a girl in the water beneath him by the dock. It reads "Valentine Greetings I think that I will try a line, I hope to catch a Valentine, There's only one I want, 'tis true, Oh! can't you guess that one is you?" From your friend is written in pencil on back. Card from Whitney Made Worcester Mass. | |
8531 | 2021-1-214 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA of a blonde girl with a small puppy inside of a circular hole which is held up by two blue and brown cherubs and surounded by blue and brown hearts and other flowery designs. The bottom has a piece of cardboard bordered by red hearts that reads, "Tender thoughts and love sincere Are in this message of love MY DEAR". By pulling down the cardboard, the heart at the top of the card can be read to say, "Be My Valentine" and folded pieces of brown tissue paper hold the card together. The back reads, "From Shirley Ann" | |
8532 | 2021-1-215 | Valentine | Cover has a judge with faux hair standing in front of a podium with books. "Oh Valentine Can I come to court" is on the red heart behind judge. Inside reads "It's a case of good 'judge'ment, And I hope you'll agree To announce your decision in favor of me!" Mary Gray is signed in pencil, Walford School 3rd + 4th grade teacher is written beside it in pen. | |
8533 | 2021-1-216 | Valentine | A Carrington Company Valentine's Day card made in Chicago, IL, of a blonde girl holding a red heart with a small puppy by her feet. The bottom of the card reads, "GOLLY! when it comes to VALENTINES, You're the only one for me!" The back reads, "From Louis Uthoff" | |
8534 | 2021-1-217 | Valentine | Valentine is a boy next to a barrel of hearts. The boy has a tab that is supposed to move his arm, but it is no longer with the piece. The barrel reads "If I had a barrel of hearts I'd send them all to you Valentine" From Merle John Snell in pencil on back. | |
8535 | 2021-1-218 | Valentine | A Golden Bell Valentine's Day card made in the USA of a bear in red and white spotted purple pants putting its ear to a white door in front of a heart with the words "Listen In- DEAR VALENTINE!" across the door. On the inside of the card, there is an image of the bear poking through a keyhole with a heart in its hand and the words, "If you just listen in awhile To what my heart is saying You'll hear "Please by my VALENTINE- And let's have no delaying!"" and written in pencil is "From Florince" | |
8536 | 2021-1-219 | Valentine | Valentine is of a girl in green hat, jacket, and red and white plaid socks and dress. She is holding a white card with a red heart on it. There is a black dog by her feet. It reads "I'll never GIVE you up, Valentine!" Back is signed Mrs. Donald in pen, Walford school 7th-8th grade teacher Home Ec also in pen. | |
8537 | 2021-1-220 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA of a man and woman in colonial dress on a bridge with the words, "to my own Valentine" in silver at the bottom. A silver and red heart are printed on the inside as are the words, "I have a feeling in my heart, Today I'd like to show it, And Valentine's the sweetest way There is to let you know it." The back has, "from Wesley Bartosh" written in blue ink. | |
8538 | 2021-1-221 | Valentine | Foldable Valentine which has a little sailor boy with a suitcase on front "I'd like a little room in your heart". When opened, a heart moves to reveal a little girl beind a green door holding a sign that says "Rooms for Rent". "From David to Miss Brockschink" written on back in pencil. | |
8539 | 2021-1-222 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card of a blue heart with white smaller hearts and flowers surrounding the border and a boy holding a red heart and a blonde girl in a red dress in the center. The inside of the card reads, "You ought to know you own my heart, So, Valentine, please do your part!" The back has, "To Aunt Sylvia from Nancy" written in black ink. | |
8540 | 2021-1-223 | Valentine | Valentine shows a woman wearing a yellow and orange print dress and hat, holding an umbrella which has the words "If I could share a date with you Valentine I wouldn't feel so blue". "To Miss Brockshink from Ronald Erger" on back in pencil. | |
8541 | 2021-1-224 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA that is heart shapped and has a blonde girl hiding behind a fence and a brunette boy and a puppy holding blue flags with hearts on them. The boy is holding a megaphone with hearts coming from it and the word, "VALENTINE!" The inside of the card has an image of the boy holding the megaphone and the words, "When I say I like you Why I've only just begun- For where YOU'RE concerned I surely am A CHEERING SQUAD OF ONE!" The back has "To Miss Brockschink from Louise W." | |
8542 | 2021-1-225 | Valentine | Valentine is of a girl in green hat, jacket, and red and white plaid socks and dress. She is holding a white card with a red heart on it. There is a black dog by her feet. It reads "I'll never GIVE you up, Valentine!" Back is signed Miss Brockschink from William Bennett in pen. | |
8543 | 2021-1-226 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA of a girl who looks like Raggedy-Ann behind a moveable sewing kit that reads, "To my Valentine Just Sew you'll see that You're CUT-OUT for ME" and the back reads, "Teacher from Doris." | |
8544 | 2021-1-227 | Valentine | Cat wearing a robe, holding a mouse in a cage, and holding a heart that says "You look sweet enough to eat! Please be my valentine!" There is an interactive wheel which moves the cats head up and down but the head is not with the object. | |
8545 | 2021-1-228 | Valentine | A Valentine's Day card made in the USA of two cats drinking from cups, sitting under a table with an umbrella, and a dog at their feet. A heart above the umbrella reads "Youre SODA-licious!" and the heart next to the cat in overalls reads, "I like mine Sweet!" and in between the cats reads, "That's why you're my Valentine" and the back reads, "To: Mrs. Schulte from Loyd." There are two slits in the Valentine and some tissue paper that had been glued to the umbrella. | |
8546 | 2021-1-229 | Valentine | Cover has a red heart with a window into next page, a white dog is looking into it. It reads "A Valentine message I'm not so much on things to say," Inside reads "But I sure think.. That you're okay!" From Florine Erger written in right corner in pen. Copyright 1940 A Hallmark Card. | |
8547 | 2021-1-230 | Valentine | An American Colortype Valentine's Day card made in the USA of a boy in green and a girl in yellow inside of a heart that reads, "Ain't Valentines Wonderful?" The inside has two printed hearts and flowers and the words, "Say you'll always be The only Valentine for me," and "from Dolores Stursa" written in pencil. | |
8548 | 2021-1-231 | Valentine | Cover of Valentine has a silhouette of the profile of a woman. The background is pink and white gradient with a lace edge. Valentine Greetings on bottom. Inside reads "Your sterling worth and kindness too Have won this heart of mine And therefore I am asking you to be my Valentine" Mary written in black ink, Gray 3rd 4th Grade Teacher Walford next to it in blue ink. Card from Carrington Card Co. | |
8549 | 2021-1-319 | Book | THE STORY TELLING HOUR owned by Sylvia Brockschink of Norway, Benton County, Iowa. THE STORY TELLING HOUR A Collection of One Hundred Fifty Short Stories for Primary Grades. Edited by Florence Hale, L.H.D. 1934 Educational Publishing Corporation 425 Fourth Avenue, New York N. Y. There are 80 pages in this book. The cover is orange and made of thick paper, and it is a bit dirty with some damage spots. | |
8550 | 2021-1-349 | Certificate | The Palmer Method of Business Writing Teacher's Certificate "This Certifies that Sylvia Jane Brockschink has completed the prescribed course in THE PALMER METHOD of Muscular Movement Business Writing in a satisfactory manner and is thoroughly qualified to execute and teach successfully this system of Busniess Penmanship In Testimony Whereof this AWARD is given at Chicago, Ill. August 19, 1937." Board of Awards: S.W. Palmer, C.J. Newcomb, A.A. Davis. | |
8551 | 2021-20-1 | Photo | Small plastic oval photo album. The front and bottom of the photo album has a carved scene depicting two children playing outside catching bugs in a butterfly net. Inside the photo album shows a black and white photograph of a young woman wearing a black dress with a white collar. Her photograph is lined in gold foil and the opposite side of the album has a maroon velvet cushion for the photograph to rest on. | |
8552 | 2021-20-2 | Tintype | Black and white tintype photograph. Image shows a young woman resting her left arm in front of her for her portrait. She is wearing a ring on her fourth finger and a bracelet. The back of the photograph includes photographer information: J. Schueler, Photographer, 307 W. Second St. Davenport, Ia." | |
8553 | 2021-20-3 | Tintype | Small black and white tintype photograph of a man. His portrait is bordered by a white piece of paper. The man is wearing a checkered portion of his suit, and pink has been colored on his cheeks. | |
8554 | 2021-20-4 | Tintype | Black and white tintype photograph of a woman wearing a Victorian style dress. The woman is standing next to an embellished chair. Her face has been painted with pink color for her cheeks. | |
8555 | 2021-20-5 | Tintype | Black and white tintype photograph of a man sitting in a chair facing the camera. He has a stern look on his face and his resting his right hand on the table next to him. There is a book on the table next to him, and he is wearing a suit. | |
8556 | 2021-20-6 | Tintype | Black and white tintype photograph. Photograph is of a young man wearing a suit facing towards the camera. He has dark curly hair and his cheeks have been blushed pink in post production of the photograph. His photograph is encased by a white border with fine details. | |
8557 | 2021-20-7 | Tintype | Black and white tintype photograph of a young woman standing next to a small covered platform. She is wearing a large dark dress with large buttons down the front. She has a dark bow in her hair at the top. Her cheeks are painted pink ever so slightly. | |
8558 | 2021-20-8 | Photograph | Sepia photograph of a sleeping child. The child is laying down in a cradle, a small bouquet of flowers lay next to them. "C. S. Thorn, Milford Centre, New York" is the caption on the front of the photograph. On the back of the photograph is "Georgie Anna Bresel Age 3 months 2 days" written in black pen. | |
8559 | 2021-20-9 | Photograph | Sepia photograph of a couple. The man is wearing a suit with a high white collar and an object on a chain hanging in front of him. The woman is wearing a jacket with very puffy sleeves. On the front of the photograph is the studio, Magnet Studio, 109 High Avenue Oskaloosa, Iowa. On the back of the photograph written in pen is Mrs. and Mr. Jim Hellings. | |
8560 | 2021-20-10 | Photograph | Sepia photograph of a man. He is wearing a three piece suit with a wide tie tucked in. His suit is striped vertically. The photograph is from "Bailey" in Ashland Wisconsin. The portrait is in an oval with foliage and iron bars making a frame. | |
8561 | 2021-20-11 | Photograph | Black and white photograph of a young man. He is facing the camera wearing a three piece suit that is unbuttoned. His hair is slicked up straight. The photograph has a scalloped border. "N. H. Hyde, The Cabinet Gallery, Manchester Iowa." is the caption of the photograph. The back of the photograph has "Blue Edge" written in pencil. | |
8562 | 2021-21-3A | Placemat | Woven placemate made with Junior Weave-It waffle loom. Placemat color is light brown and white cross weaved. There is a horizontal center that is filled with colored string and different weaving techniques. Colors are brownish pink, green, purple, red, yellow, orange and brown. The border of the placemat is the remainder of colored strings. There is small brown stain on one edge. | |
8563 | 2021-21-3B | Placemat | Woven placemate made with Junior Weave-It waffle loom. Placemat color is light brown and white cross weaved. There is a horizontal center that is filled with colored string and different weaving techniques. Colors are brownish pink, green, purple, red, yellow, orange and brown. The border of the placemat is the remainder of colored strings. There is small staining to some of the placemat. | |
8564 | 2021-21-3C | Placemat | Woven placemate made with Junior Weave-It waffle loom. Placemat color is light brown and white cross weaved. There is a horizontal center that is filled with colored string and different weaving techniques. Colors are brownish pink, green, purple, red, yellow, orange and brown. The border of the placemat is the remainder of colored strings. There is some staining on the placemat. | |
8565 | 2021-21-3D | Placemat | Woven placemate made with Junior Weave-It waffle loom. Placemat color is light brown and white cross weaved. There is a horizontal center that is filled with colored string and different weaving techniques. Colors are brownish pink, green, purple, red, yellow, orange and brown. The border of the placemat is the remainder of colored strings. | |
8566 | 2021-21-4A | Napkin | Woven napkin made with Junior Weave-It loom. The cloth on the napkin is a cross stitched brown and white pattern. Brown and white string borders the napkin with opposite colors. Woven at State Teachers College in 1935 by Dorothy Wilson. | |
8567 | 2021-21-4B | Napkin | Woven napkin made with Junior Weave-It loom. The cloth on the napkin is a cross stitched brown and white pattern. Brown and white string borders the napkin with opposite colors. Woven at State Teachers College in 1935 by Dorothy Wilson. | |
8568 | 2021-21-4C | Napkin | Woven napkin made with Junior Weave-It loom. The cloth on the napkin is a cross stitched brown and white pattern. Brown and white string borders the napkin with opposite colors. Woven at State Teachers College in 1935 by Dorothy Wilson. | |
8569 | 2021-21-4D | Napkin | Woven napkin made with Junior Weave-It Loom (1 of 4) | |
8570 | 2021-21-5 | Binder | Iowa State Teachers College textile assignment book and binder. Black faux leather binder from 1935-36 that includes diagrams, charts, illustrations of original clothing, and more. Owner of binder was Dorothy Wilson. | |
8571 | 2021-22-313 | Valentine | A valentine card which features a boy chasing a girl with a large heart. The heart reads "You are my Valentine teacher dear" Mary L. signed the card on the back in pencil. | |
8572 | 2021-22-314 | Valentine | A valentine card which shows a bunny next to a chalk board with "Teacher, you rate 100% with me Be My Valentine" on the board. Back reads "To Miss Holland from Elaine". | |
8573 | 2021-22-315 | Valentine | A valentine card which features one cat with a beret writing "you're a model teacher I love you!" while a black cat holds a can of paint. From Randy. | |
8574 | 2021-22-316 | Valentine | A Valentine's card which reads A Valentine for You Teacher on the front along with red roses and a large white and red heart. Inside card reads: "For you, a Teacher OH-SO-NICE, A Valentine to say: You make it LOTS and LOTS of FUN to go to School each day!" To Miss Holland from Sheila Baker. A Lustre Lane card. | |
8575 | 2021-22-317 | Valentine | Cover shows three books behind an apple and pen. The front book reads "To a Nice Teacher" and Valetine Greetings is at the top of the card. Inside of cards reads: "It's pleasant to send A Valentine to A teacher as nice And as helpful as you." | |
8576 | 2021-22-318 | Valentine | Card shows a turntable with vinyl around hearts. "Dear Teacher-Just for the 'records' be my Valentine" To Miss Holland From Kathy. | |
8577 | 2021-22-319 | Valentine | A bear cub drew chalk on a board which says "Glad you're slated to be my teacher!" To Miss Holland from Jim Taylor. | |
8578 | 2021-22-320 | Valentine | Card features a footballer kicking a football. "Teacher, I get a 'kick' out of you! Be my Valentine" | |
8579 | 2021-22-321 | Valentine | Card shows a monkey wearing a striped blue shirt hanging upside down. "No matter how you look at it_I want you for my valentine!" To Rosemary from Elaine. | |
8580 | 2021-22-322 | Valentine | Card features a small dog looking into receiver end of telephone. "Hello, Teacher Happy Valentine's Day" Inside reads: "Hope you like this Valentine--I really truly do, Because you see I got it Just espeically for you." Miss Holland from Dean McGowan. | |
8581 | 2021-22-323 | Valentine | "Happy Valentine to Teacher" Inside card reads: To you, the world's best Teacher Comes this little Valentine From someone who thinks--That you are mighty fine! Have a happy day! From Rudy D. Geater 1961" | |
8582 | 2021-22-324 | Valentine | Heart shaped valetine which says Orchids for My Valentine next to an illustration of white orchids. To Miss Holland from Greg. | |
8583 | 2021-22-325 | Valentine | Cover shows a cardinal with a feather attached to its head. Inside cards reads: "You're such a nice teacher Just betcha it's true You really would be a nice Valentine, too!" To Miss Holland From Mike Roster, 2-14-61. | |
8584 | 2021-22-326 | Valentine | "Teacher- to sum it up you 'equal' a perfect valentine" Valentine car shows a blonde girl writing on a chalk board and a boy sitting in a desk admiring her. From Steven. | |
8585 | 2021-22-327 | Valentine | Cover says A Valentine Greeting with blue birds and blue flowers in hearts. Inside reads "This Valentine is just a way To show you're in my thoughts today!" | |
8586 | 2021-22-328 | Valentine | Large flashy card shows a boy and girl riding in a car. "Howdy, You're 'driving' me to it, Let's be valentines!" From Jolinda Smith. | |
8587 | 2021-22-329 | Valentine | Cover shows a bear cub holding an apple and heart. "For my teacher" it reads, "This little bear is wishing He could go to school with me 'Cause he knows I have a teacher who's as nice as nice can be!" From Gerald. | |
8588 | 2021-22-330 | Valentine | Valentine card show a boy washing a dog in a wooden basket. It reads "Teacher I'd like to come clean Will you be my Valentine?" To Miss Holland, to a very dear teacher and always be my favorite" | |
8589 | 2021-22-331 | Valentine | Cover of card has a checkprint pattern with hearts. A Valentine for you, Teacher. "This greeting is sent in the friendliest way Especially to wish you a wonderful day!" From DeeAnna Brulahee. | |
8590 | 2021-22-332 | Valentine | "To Teacher on Valentine's Day- Greetings" cover shows two silver outlines of hearts and has two pink roses in the center. Inside reads: "To Miss Holland, A Valentine, Teacher, Especially to say, 'Thank you for being So nice every day! From Jolene R." | |
8591 | 2021-22-333 | Valentine | Card is cutout of illustrated horse, "Valentine I'll Kick up My Heels When You Say Yes" To Miss Holland from Rosemary. | |
8592 | 2021-22-334 | Valentine | Cover is of red school house with six bells in the tower. "Teacher you Ring the Bell with me Be My Valentine" On the back, "Ted". | |
8593 | 2021-22-335 | Valentine | "A Valetine for you! Auntie!" Cover is of red and white heart spotted cat. Inside reads: "I'm not clowning around, 'cause honest and true, I love you, Auntie Indeed I do! Please be my Valentine!" From Patsy and Bobby. | |
8594 | 2021-22-336 | Valentine | Cover shows a kitten painting on a red heart. "No Kitten, Teacher, I want you for my Valentine!" To Miss Holland From Dwight. | |
8595 | 2021-22-337 | Valentine | Valentine card which includes a piece of intact candy in plastic wrapping. "A Valentine for you Just a little note to say Let's Be Valentines-Okay?" Inside reads: "A bag of candy just for you Because it's sweet and you are, too!" | |
8596 | 2021-26-1A | Box | AudioVox Cellular Communications Soft Case Transportable Cellular Telephone box. Model PRT 9100AU. Copyright 1996 AudioVox Corporation, Hauppauge Ny 11788. Box is white and has cell phone number written on the top of the box. | |
8597 | 2021-26-1B | Manual | Audiovox Cellular Communications PRT-9100AU Transportable Cellular Telephone manual. Includes features and options with color photograph. Copyright 1996. | |
8598 | 2021-26-1C | Case, Phone | Audiovox car phone with case included. Case is black and has one large compartment for the cell phone. Wires are included in case, wire link on outside of case. | |
8599 | 2021-26-2 | Cell Phone | Audiovox cellular phone. Standard size and shape, does not include battery. Comes with a tassle to hold phone. Auto Club is written near microphone. | |
8600 | 2021-28-1A | Stereoscope Book | A Trip Around the World Through the Stereoscope, book edited by Burton Holmes, Published by Keystone View Company. First Edition January 1926. |