Herbert J. Metcalf to R. H. Williams, Jan. 21, 1918

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Dublin Core

Title

Herbert J. Metcalf to R. H. Williams, Jan. 21, 1918

Subject

German; German Language; Public Schools; Council Bluffs, Iowa

Description

This is a letter sent from Herbert J. Metcalf responding to the elimination of German Scientific course in public schools. States that the elimination of German in public school is growing. Not only the German language but of everything which pertains to Germany in any way, shape, or form. He believes the only way to unify the nation is to make America for Americans. Foreigners must conform to the laws and usages that prevail in the U.S.

Creator

H. J. Metcalf

Publisher

State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Date

1/21/1918

Format

Letter

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

Folder 2: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Coverage

Council Bluffs, Iowa; Pottawattamie County