28 10 1753 https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/0e86f86c959f44765d40bdfd4f7f7c58.JPG 8d46a5405b4a90a5d335293dd9540e7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chairman of Liberty Loan Committee of Cass County to Secretary Iowa Council National Defense, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource WWI; Patriotism Description An account of the resource The letter promotes the importance of patriotism by thanking Metcalf for his athletic goods donation to the camps. This is an example of how people expressed their patriotism, which was donating to the Soldiers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. O. Conway Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 1: Correspondence, Box 7, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Atlantic, Iowa; 1918 Patriotism World War I https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/f009486e67eb00e94a18c9f3b26841dc.JPG 31a3a6b5b87d1dd3f34d60989d922dcc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Secretary Iowa Council National Defense to E.G. Carlson, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource WWI; German in Schools Description An account of the resource This letter promotes the ending of the teaching of German in Iowa public schools. The citizens of Ogden, Iowa are outraged and want something to be done about ending the program. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H. J. Metcalf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/3/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 1: Correspondence, Box 7, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Des Moines, Iowa; Polk County 1918 Anti-German Sentiment Education H. J. Metcalf World War I https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/7ca414bce11d02b88caef2d417adaee4.jpg febb88cce1508c3ba5bd6a79a31aac62 https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/a5e2f88d7f9a6a372177b5c882d2d7ab.jpg 8aba741b49accee2a48a2a61f212f8ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Herbert J. Metcalf to P. P. Olds, Feb. 11, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German Language; Public Institutions; Des Moines, Iowa; Milwaukee, Wisconsin Description An account of the resource This letter from Herbert J. Metcalf is informing P. P. Olds of the Milwaukee Journal their stance of the elimination of German in schools. He also includes what they are doing with German propaganda within public institutions. States that they are carefully examining books in public libraries and they are insisting on the elimination of the German language in grade schools throughout the state. He has found that the elimination in German in schools has been unnecessary due to the children being too patriotic by refusing to study the language. He also mentions the stance in high schools. He feels Iowa has carried out one of the most vigorous campaigns by carefully investigating every report that has come to them with regards to pro-Germanism among public schools and their teachers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H. J. Metcalf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/11/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 4: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa; Polk County 1918 German Language H. J. Metcalf Wisconsin https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/2deafbcad628a534b450b5ae4c3e362b.jpg 66f69651ead6a9520baf1109a43ee152 https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/8bf7c0812d7ecae4a4f08eddc4e0231f.jpg 0a6cc9ffe3b7a876dfb52357e447e538 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agriculture and Food Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. J. Thompson to T. A. Potter, Feb. 2, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German Language; Churches; Thrift Stamp Act; Food Administration; Forest City, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa Description An account of the resource This is a letter from B. J. Thompson to T. A. Potter who has called attention to the German activity occurring in Winnebago County. He is nervous about the situation and feels there has been nothing done about pertaining patriotism. He also inquiries about the situation dealing with the Food Administration. He is trying to gather a number of best men in each county to go over these predispositions of the Food Administration and looking at the matter as a whole to make it work more efficiently. He feels it is the only way to get this movement anywhere within the state. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource B. J. Thompson Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/2/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 4: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Forest City, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa 1918 Churches Food German Language https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/26c1521a5b3f24452149d036d45f79a1.JPG d0ba253bbe3356922d82a1cb61d19ae6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. E. Morrows to Herbert J. Metcalf, Jan. 31, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German Lutheran Church; Patriotism; German Language; American Church; State Center, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa Description An account of the resource This is a letter from H. E. Morrow a pastor from a Methodist Church of State Center, Iowa. He is informing Metcalf of a German Lutheran Church that is said to come to town every Sunday and hold a service in the German language in his church building. He wondered if it is his right and patriotic duty for a good American church to allow his building to be used by people who hold service in the German language. He wants to know what action should be taken for this circumstance. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H. E. Morrows Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/31/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 3: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant State Center, Iowa; 1918 German Language Lutheranism Patriotism https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/6858247a190675f5332b992557248f74.jpg c66c061d0823d52e3676691b1aa99de7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Herbert J. Metcalf to Ben H. Walker, Jan. 22, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Treasonable Utterances; Communication; Eldora, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa Description An account of the resource This is a letter from Herbert J. Metcalf responding to the supposed treasonable utterances in the vicinity of Eldora. He tells Walker if he has sufficient evidence of this information to report to him right away so action can be taken to these individuals making these remarks. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H. J. Metcalf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/22/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 3: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Eldora, Iowa 1918 Disloyalty H. J. Metcalf https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/d5b396872f2a622000d27f95f8471d7e.jpg 4653243c375e883622eb867b96c15ec0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Religious Services Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Herbert J. Metcalf to L. H. Chandler, Jan. 22, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Sanborn Public Schools; Sanborn, Iowa; Holland School; Holland Church; Description An account of the resource This is a letter sent from Herbert J. Metcalf responding to the situation with the Holland school in Sanborn, Iowa. He tells him there is nothing that can be done to close the school. He still believes they are doing a great deal of damage and not contributing to the unification of the nation with all these foreign schools arising amongst communities. He advises Chandler to keep a close eye on the school and if anything suspicious occurs to report it. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource L. H. Chandler Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/22/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 3: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sanborn, Iowa 1918 Education Religious Services https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/094967369d81c92c884f96e44ccb6e5e.jpg 3d42bfbc0c25fb8efcb2ac024071ae51 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Education Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Herbert J. Metcalf to R. H. Williams, Jan. 21, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German; German Language; Public Schools; Council Bluffs, Iowa Description An account of the resource This is a letter sent from Herbert J. Metcalf responding to the elimination of German Scientific course in public schools. States that the elimination of German in public school is growing. Not only the German language but of everything which pertains to Germany in any way, shape, or form. He believes the only way to unify the nation is to make America for Americans. Foreigners must conform to the laws and usages that prevail in the U.S. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H. J. Metcalf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/21/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 2: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa; Pottawattamie County 1918 Education German Language H. J. Metcalf https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/b7ac2afa19f716c60994001034ce34f1.jpg eb1c6cc6c8637a72778a665c281e062c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ben H. Walker to Herbert J. Metcalf, Jan. 19, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German Troops; German Government; Military Authorities; Eldora, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa Description An account of the resource This is a letter to Herbert J. Metcalf was inquiring about what should be done about certain arguments involving the German troops actions and military authorities. He wondered if the United States acts would get as bad as the German. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ben J. Walker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/19/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 2: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Eldora, Iowa 1918 Military https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/c284f9275c7f875f8b24a44d5b5677ed.jpg b7b285b1d57964e1dcfaba5c331cfdd7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Herbert J Metcalf to F. A. O Subject The topic of the resource Council of Defense; County Council of Defense; New Hampton, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa Description An account of the resource This letter from Herbert J. Metcalf is informing O Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H. J. Metcalf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/18/1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Folder 2: Box #7, Metcalf Papers, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New Hampton, Iowa; 1918 Council of Defense H. J. Metcalf