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198708-997118 - Gustafson Johnie - May 3, 2016 1000 PM - GustafsonJ ResolutionfromW.L.Harding'sOfficebyH.J.Metcalf Metcalf_1.jpg

This bulletin is from the office of the Governor W. L. Harding, written by Herbert J. Metcalf dated November 23, 1917. The bulletin states that the Iowa State Council of National Defense is proud of the efforts from the women of Iowa. It also states…
243295-997118 - Spaulding Elizabeth - May 12, 2016 838 PM - SpauldingL_Dow-Longmanresponse.jpg

Mr. Metcalf replies to Almosr Stern regarding his procedure taken with a school teacher becoming married. In his letter, he expresses that school teachers are important during war time, and they should not have dismissed her.
243295-997118 - Spaulding Elizabeth - May 12, 2016 844 PM - SpauldingL_Norwegian-languageInChurches.jpg

Mr. Metcalf writes to a Defense council member in Garner, Iowa, about information he received on a reverend preaching Norwegian at a church. He says there is no clear law against it, although he feels there should be. He says not to agrigate the…
southdakotacouncilofdefenseresponse.jpg

Mr. Metcalf responds to Mr. McCaffree
185907-997118 - Zinselmeier Matthew - May 4, 2016 937 AM - ZinselmeierM_Image1_Metcalf.JPG

HJ Metcalf has sent a letter to Dr Avery, asking Avery to investigate the opening of a German school in the town of Primghar/Sanborn, IA. If the school has been started for religious purposes, Metcalf cannot do anything. However, if ample evidence is…
185907-997118 - Zinselmeier Matthew - May 4, 2016 937 AM - ZinselmeierM_Image5A_Metcalf.JPG

H.J. Metcalf has written a 2 page letter addressed to the managing editor of The Nonpariel in Council Bluffs, IA. The Nonpariel is one of the largest newspaper publications in the Council Bluffs area at the time. Metcalf has stated he would like to…
207018-997121 - Hewitt Natalie Jo - May 6, 2016 1159 PM - HewittN_MilwaukeeJournalResponse_Metcalf_Page1.jpg

A response from HJ Metcalf to the Milwaukee Journal about how to respond to and control German propaganda and influences within their society.
Dreyfus Affair Update_22Sept1899.pdf

Update on Dreyfus Affair in context of broader European diplomacy and politics.
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