What will Happen if Churches Continue Using the German Language.
World War I; Germans; Books; Libraries.
In a letter to HJM the author talks about terrible raids on specific churches who refuse to quit using the German language.
H. J. Metcalf
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
4/16/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 6: Box #7, Metcalf papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Des Moines, Iowa; Polk County
Waverly, Iowa Library
War Books; Leisure; Library
Mrs. E. L. Kenney replying to H. J. Metcalf assuring him that she went through the entire library and they do not have one
Mrs. E. L. Kenney
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
3/2/1918
Letter
English
Text
Box #6, Herbert J. Metcalf
Waverly, Iowa
Unpatriotic Utterance Will be Reported to Chairman of County Council.
World War I; Germans; Books; Libraries.
HJM sends this letter regarding the county council and how their authority is more relevant than that of the Iowa State Council and because of this all reports should be sent to them.
George Coupland
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
4/9/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 1: Box #7, Metcalf papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Lincoln, Nebraska;
The Milwaukee Journal to Iowa Council of Defense, Feb. 5, 1918
German Language; German Propaganda; Public Institutions; Libraries; German Textbooks; German Teachers; Patriotism; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa
The Milwaukee Journal was interested to see what the Iowa Council of Defense was doing in term of dealing with the issue of German within schools. They ask how they Iowa dealing with German teachers, textbooks, and also propaganda within public institutions. Herbert J. Metcalf responded with current actions in dealing with German in the school systems of Iowa. He believes Iowa has carried out the most vigorous campaigning in the regards of the matter. Iowa State Council of Defense has carefully investigated every report that comes to them in regards to pro-Germanism among public schools. He also lets the Milwaukee Journal known of the excellent source of cooperation with the German-Americans amongst Iowa.
H. J. Metcalf
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
2/5/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 4: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa; Polk County
Radical Opposition of the German Language Being Taught in Schools.
WWI; Germans; Books; Libraries
HJM informs the recipient of his opinion about German being taught and spoken in schools. He then goes on to talk about how he is hoping the National Council in Washington will see the light with regard to the foolishness of the idea of allowing German to be taught in these schools.
Mrs. Hattie T. Harl
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
4/9/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 5: Box #7, Metcalf papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Council Bluffs, Iowa; Pottawattamie County
No German in The School.
WWI; Germans; Books; Libraries
HJM sends letter to a school official thanking him for and acknowledging the fact that no German, of any sort, has been taught or will be taught in the particular school.
M. E. Crosier
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
4/15/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 6: Box #7, Metcalf papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Ogden, Iowa; Boone County
No Authority to Prevent German Ministers from Preaching.
WWI; German Americans; Books; Libraries
HJM states that the State Council of Defense has no authority to prevent German ministers from preaching in the German language. Since they can
John W. Behm
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
1/15/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 2: Box #7, Metcalf papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Shenandoah, Iowa;
Letter from Waverly, Iowa removing war books.
World War I; Germans; Books; Libraries.
This is a librarian
Mrs. E. L. Kenney
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
3/2/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 6: Box #7, Metcalf papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Waverly, Iowa
Letter from V.M Dixon to John Winterbotham
Library; Censorship; Books; Pro-Germanism
This letter from Dixon, a librarian at the Iowa State College Library in Ames lists five books that were removed from that library
V. M. Dixon
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
4/5/1918
Letter
English
Text
Metcalf Papers, Box 7
Ames, Iowa; Chicago, Illinois;
German-Only School in Sanborn
WWI; Germans; Books; Libraries
HJM asks Dr. Avery to investigate the new school in Sanborn that is teaching nothing but German. He suggests the school might have been organized for unpatriotic purposes which would give them the jurisdiction to intervene.
H. L. Avery
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
1/15/1918
Letter
English
Text
Folder 2: Box #7, Metcalf papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Primghar, Iowa