Local History

Civil War 150: Women in the Civil War

Women in the Civil War: Myths and Realities
with guest speaker Jennifer Harbour, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of History, Ashford University
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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Civil War 150: Proud of the Name Soldier

Proud of the Name Soldier: The Men and Women of Iowa's Black Civil War Regiment
Presented by guest speaker Leslie A Schwalm, Professor of History and African American Studies,...

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100 Years of Homecoming

Enjoy learning a few highlights of the UI's century-old homecoming tradition. David McCartney, university archivist, recounts some stories, drawing from holdings in the Department of Special...

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Exploring Local History through Digital Collections

Matt Butler, Jen Wolfe and Mark Anderson from the University of Iowa Libraries' Digital Research & Publishing Department will talk about digital resources for exploring local history...

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Iowa City History Quiz Bowl: 2001

The 2001 Iowa City History Quiz Bowl is held.

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Iowa City History Quiz Bowl: 2002

The 2002 Iowa City History Quiz Bowl is held.

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Iowa City History Quiz Bowl: 2000

The 2000 Iowa City History Quiz Bowl is held.

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Irving Weber Statue: Dedication Ceremony

The Irving Weber statue, which is on Iowa Avenue in Iowa City, is dedicated.

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Irving Weber: The Man & The School

Irving Weber, who has a school named for him in Iowa City, is interviewed.

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Iowa Pioneer Women

Bev Larson gives a presentation about Iowa's early pioneer women and their history.

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