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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A_Letter_Denying_the_Authoity_to_Halt_German_Preachers_from_Preaching _in_German_Metcalf.JPG

This letter describes why the authority to ban German would be useless without further demonstration that the preacher in question is making disloyal statements. It also tells of the same problem in regard to schools teaching in German- that is to…
A_Letter_Concerning_the_Removal_of_Books_from_the_Davenport_Library_Metcalf.JPG

This letter tells of the removal of several books that were of pro-German sentiment. These three books had been removed from circulation, and had been listed according to author and title. The letter also requests a list of books which should be…
262461-997118 - Gilbert Alyssa - Apr 11, 2016 232 PM - GilbertA_Letter_Concerning_the_Drafting_of_Train_Workers_Metcalf.JPG

This letter contains an appeal to join the railway engineers. It also details why this person is qualified to join this branch of the army, including education.
262461-997118 - Gilbert Alyssa - Apr 11, 2016 232 PM - GilbertA_Letter_Concerning_Possible_Disloyalty_Metcalf.JPG

The letter contains an accusation of disloyalty by the author on behalf of his mother-in-law. It contains accusations of a pro-German man, noting his address and name.
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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224259-997118 - Jensen Eric - May 5, 2016 104 PM - JensenE__Imageofpamphlet__MEtcalf.jpg

The letter notifies the Iowa State Council of National Defense that President Pearson will not be attending the meeting that was scheduled.

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224259-997118 - Jensen Eric - May 5, 2016 104 PM - JensenE__MrFinchLetter__Metcalf.jpg

The letter indicates the sickness of Mr. Finch

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213185-997118 - Shepherd Anna - Apr 20, 2016 857 AM - ShepherdA_Letter about suspicious German school opening_Metcalf.jpg

This is a letter to a Dr. H.L. Avery asking him to investigate a German School that opened in Sanborn, IA. Metcalf suspects that it might be a cover to teach secular subjects in German language which is illegal but asks to check them out and make…
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