Schools in Iowa during World War I

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Dublin Core

Title

Schools in Iowa during World War I

Subject

World War I; Xenophobia; Education

Description

The Iowa Council of National Defense decided that German should not be taught in any schools in Iowa. German songs and texts must not be read or sung in schools either. It is mentioned that when this letter was written, there still was not a single outcry of disagreement by the public.

Creator

Unknown

Publisher

State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Date

11/23/1917

Format

Letter

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

Folder 1: Box #1, Metcalf Letters, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

Coverage

Iowa;