252051-997118 - Mankins Adam - May 4, 2016 1052 AM - MankinsA_LetterToLibrarian_Metcalf1.jpg

Chairman of Iowa Council of National Defense, Lafayette Young, writes to the Librarian, moreover librarians across the state of Iowa, requesting books from pro-German sources be removed from the public supply and reported back to the council.
252051-997118 - Mankins Adam - May 4, 2016 1052 AM - MankinsA_GermanAmericanLetter_Metcalf1.jpg

John C. Orth, president of The German-American Patriotic Association, writes to H.J. Metcalf about his plans for a mass meeting in Buffalo Center Iowa to discuss why America is in the War and German Kulture and War Practices, and in request to help…
252051-997118 - Mankins Adam - May 4, 2016 1052 AM - MankinsA_ClockAndSaleyLetter_Metcalf1.jpg

Th. Storck and Sherwood A. Celous write a joint letter to H.J. Metcalf concerning the councils continued work on discontinuing the use of the German language in schools and churches. They speak of their own towns dealings with German
184612-997118 - Monroy Emmanuel - May 4, 2016 952 AM - MonroyE_Letter from Chas H. Sullivan offering service to Metcalf_Metcalf_1..JPG

Sullivan explains his expertise and accolades in an effort to sell his services and aid to Metcalf.

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184612-997118 - Monroy Emmanuel - May 4, 2016 952 AM - MonroyE_Resignation letter from W.L. Harding_Metcalf_1..JPG

Harding explains to Metcalf his reason of resignation, pertaining to being called into active duty
Complaint letter in regards to German education in American soil_Metcalf_1..JPG

Complaint letter addressed to the chairman of the county council in regards to Private schools being taught strictly in German.
184612-997118 - Monroy Emmanuel - May 4, 2016 952 AM - MonroyE_Letter about the German status in Onawa Iowa_Metcalf_1..JPG

Letter addressed to Metcalf explaining how German Americans residing in Onawa have been more involved in the war movement. And how they have taken the American standpoint in regards to war.

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Letter addressing the membership and role of the Iowa State Traveling Men's Association_Metcalf_1..jpg

Letter sent to Metcalf, stating membership fees and role the association has.

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184612-997118 - Monroy Emmanuel - May 4, 2016 952 AM - MonroyE_Letter addressing an educational campaign_Metcalf_1..jpg

Letter addressing an educational campaign aimed towards providing patriotic literature in order to mobilize Minnesotan families in the war effort.
184612-997118 - Monroy Emmanuel - May 4, 2016 952 AM - MonroyE_Letter from 88th Division_Metcalf_1..jpg

Letter with information regarding enlisted soldiers and given information.

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