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Postcard_GermanSavingsBank.jpeg

Postcard from Theodor Rehder with image of Berlin, Iowa's German Savings Bank on front.
5.3.Magnus Brewery Wagon.jpg

Delivery Wagon for Magnus Brewery Beer, Cedar Rapids, c. 1900. The saloon in the background displays the tongue-in-cheek name "The Cedar Rabbits."
224259-997118 - Jensen Eric - May 5, 2016 107 PM - JensenE__WhiteLilyCo__Metcalf.jpg

Letter tells H.J. Metcalf the company plans for permits and loyalty meetings to find customers for the washing machines.

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257205-997118 - Hovden Teeya - May 3, 2016 124 PM - HovdenT_J.J.BillingslytoH.J.Metcalf_Metcalf2.jpg

This is a copy of the letter sent to the Captain of Cavalry from Frances A. Shambough with his findings of an investigation of a sweater story. This sweater story has been told many times and it was his job to find out who made this story as it…
257578-997118 - Van Eldik Noah - May 3, 2016 507 PM - VanEldikN_LetterregardingrecruitsintheMotorMechanicsRegiment_MEtcalf3.JPG

Letter asking for a kind favor of the 15th instant thanking for the information sent earlier. Within the last 2-3 days recruited two men for the motor mechanics regiment and believe the work in Iowa will be extremely helpful. Writer closes the letter…
257578-997118 - Van Eldik Noah - May 3, 2016 507 PM - VanEldikN_LetterRegardingposters senttostatecouncilofDefense_Metcalf2.JPG

Letter asking the Navy department to send 1000 posters to the State Council of Defense so they can distribute them accordingly. These posters have reference to theaters, clubs, railroad stations, and better class of shops
257578-997118 - Van Eldik Noah - May 3, 2016 507 PM - VanEldikN_letterregardingGermanbooksinlibrary_MEtcalf7.jpe

Lafayette Young writes to a librarian about getting rid of German books in the library. Mr. Young ergs the librarian to remove all German books and burn them and send him backs a count of how many were burned. Mr. Young believes that all the youth of…
1931 - January.jpeg

Letter from Max Rehder in January, 1931. He discusses financial troubles, the coming "national government," business prospects, and antipathy towards Jews. Of note are the National Socialist stickers attached to the letter.
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