F. D. Babcock Jr. to Herbert. J. Metcalf, November 23, 1917
World War I; Des Moines, Iowa; Mutual Insurance Association; Metcalf, Herbert J.; Babcock Jr., F. D.; Ida Grove, Iowa; Pro-German; Patriotism; Loyalty; Beaumeister, Chris; Mrs. Weimer.
This letter is addressed to Herbert Metcalf from F.D. Babcock Jr. dated November 23, 1917. The letterhead is from the North-West Mutual Insurance Association of Ida Grove, Iowa. The letter states that Babcock
F. D. Babcock, Jr.
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
11/23/1917
Letter
English
Text
Folder 5: Council of National Defense, General Correspondence, Box #6, Herbert J. Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society, Iowa City, Iowa.
Ida Grove, Iowa; Ida County; Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa
Jacob Russ to Lafayette Young, November 9, 1917
Patriotism; Loyalty; Iowa Council of National Defense; R.R. Taintor, Iowa; Russ, Jacob; Young, Lafayette; Liberty Bonds;
This letter is in response to a letter from the Chairman of the Iowa Council of National Defense, Lafayette Young, dated November 9, 1917. Jacob Russ is responding to the accusation that he does not whole-heartedly support the United States Government during the war effort on the home front. He lists three points that support his reasoning for not buying a liberty bond. The first is that his actions are in alignment with his conscience, which, is guided but God
Jacob A. Russ
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
11/9/1917
Letter
English
Box #6, Herbert J. Metcalf
Taintor, Iowa;
Lafayette Young to Jacob Russ, November 8, 1917
Patriotism; Loyalty; Iowa Council of National Defense; R.R. Taintor, Iowa; Russ, Jacob; Young, Lafayette;
This letter is addressed to Jacob Russ from the Chairman of the Iowa Council of National Defense dated November 8, 1917. This letter states that the Iowa Council of Defense has received information stating that Russ has displayed disloyalty towards the United States Government. He continues to reiterate the state of danger that is currently taking place in the United States, and that there is no time or space for disloyal traitors. He ends with a request to hear from Russ as well as a not-so-subliminal threat that
Lafayette Young
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
11/8/1917
Letter
English
Box #6, Herbert J. Metcalf
Taintor, Iowa;
CoD Chairman
Patriotism; Loyalty
This letter is from the chairman of the Iowa Council of National Defense to Mr. Jacob Russ. This letter is saying that it is not the time to question the government and make statements that would seem disloyal. He was stressing that Russ
Lafayette Young
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
11/8/1917
Letter
English
Folder 4: General Correspondence, Box 6, Metcalf collection, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa
Flags in Pella
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Patriotism; Dutch Americans
On the absence of American flags in Dutch schools.
Mrs. W. B. Johnson
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
10/10/1917
Letter
English
Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1917-10-10; Mahaska County; Pella, Iowa
Patriotic Celebrations
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Liberty Bonds; Red Cross; Leisure; Parades; Patriotism;
Lutherans are going to hold a "patriotic celebration," but want to also include a section on Liberty Bonds in German.
Alf. F. Bothmann
N/A
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
5/29/1918
N/A
N/A
N/A
Letter
English
TEXT
Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1918-05-29; Ricketts, Iowa; Crawford County; 07-04-1918
Film Censorship
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Propaganda; Motion Pictures; Leisure; Patriotism; Informants; Pro-Germanism;
Clinton sheriff didn't allow viewing of 'Best of Berlin,' propaganda film. Faxon wants to look into it.
R. H. Faxon
N/A
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
5/10/1918
N/A
N/A
N/A
Telegram
English
TEXT
Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1918-05-10; Clinton County; Clinton, Iowa;
Traveling Salesmen for Victory
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Business; Traveling Salesmen; Patriotism; Disloyalty
Comment from representative of league of traveling salesmen, noting their disproportionate interaction with different cultures, languages, and perspectives. He offers his groups' services for the cause of promoting 'patriotism.'
F. B. Dawson
N/A
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
Undated
N/A
N/A
N/A
Letter
English
TEXT
Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
Cedar County;
Seeking Harding Visit
World War I; Methodism; Public Speeches; Patriotism
Asking Harding to give a speech on the war in Urbana, Iowa.
S. E. Hawley
N/A
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
6/20/1918
N/A
N/A
N/A
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English
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Box #13, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1918-06-20; Urbana, Iowa; Benton County; Waterloo, Iowa; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Group of Children Making a "Living Flag"
World War I; Patriotism
Display of extreme patriotism
Saint Mary's
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
1917
Photograph
English
"Living Flag, St Mary
1917-1918; Dubuque, Iowa; Dubuque County