31 10 1753 https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/d788714abefb64f42c9c786e6cb1a007.JPG 227483d82a4fa6be1fd0f2d742145fd0 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 Buffalo Center Commercial Club Members to State Council of Defense, Feb. 26, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German; Americans; School; Hickory Club; Buffalo Center, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa Description An account of the resource The members of Buffalo Center Commercial Club are trying to eliminate German within their town and schools. But they have tried to be diplomatic and have failed to meet the standards. They are asking the Council of Defense for help in order to resolve these issues. They would like the Council to send men who have authority to stop this pro-Germanism within their town. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown 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 2/26/1918 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Buffalo Center Commercial Club 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 5: 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 Buffalo Center, Iowa 1918 Education https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/85035d5dd10280dc6313d26f9f446a15.jpg d47fb7a97585e2067d5b18bb918b63da 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 Marble Rock, Iowa Resident to Herbert J. Metcalf, Feb. 14, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Pro-German; Union League; Home Guards; Floyd County; Marble Rock, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa Description An account of the resource A resident of Marble Rock, Iowa sends Herbert J. Metcalf a letter regarding pro-German activity within Floyd County. He is asking Metcalf for permission to organize a company of Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown 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 2/14/1918 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 Marble Rock, Iowa; 1918 Babel Enforcement Pro-German Sentiment https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/784c0e4c1c33546c3f79eb00400fcb9c.jpg a2189bbd19c9983548983d4ff627aac0 https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/7f34cbfa34eb68de2aa3fdde22d6b45e.jpg f2d9ddda750e675a20f51267f03b19e2 https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/19215fa1eed10bb6a1804242a983bbe7.jpg febb88cce1508c3ba5bd6a79a31aac62 https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/689f424be5e8d9698bda007487cf209a.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 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 The Milwaukee Journal to Iowa Council of Defense, Feb. 5, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German Language; German Propaganda; Public Institutions; Libraries; German Textbooks; German Teachers; Patriotism; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa Description An account of the resource 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. 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 2/5/1918 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 Education German Language H. J. Metcalf Libraries Patriotism Wisconsin https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/573e13385c380ed0a04dbe1c872040b8.jpg a7049cdd2dc41430f2aae73daa6b7413 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 L. H. Chandler to Herbert J. Metcalf, Jan. 20, 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 to Herbert J. Metcalf in regards to investigation that Dr. H. L. Avery did in Sanborn, Iowa. L. H. Chandler is in disgust with this Holland school as well as Dr. Avery was. He does not understand the by individuals are taking their children out of a good school and putting them into such a place for poor instruction, no equipment etc. But he states that there have been no actions of treason or disloyalty 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 1/20/1918 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 Sanborn, Iowa; 1918 Education Religious Services https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/a033a31418f3490fada09a198b701ab9.jpg 328a2b53c2479c1cd9647a47abc71a0b https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/05f5d2318e7aa4f515a071765031aa6a.jpg 72d699451e814ec87e4959244f265353 https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/bf7e6711268fd9a17bcf69d4f434705a.jpg 0bb89ea190c22a4183fa509a07664ffb 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 O. E. Road to Herbert J. Metcalf, Jan 19, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Board of Education; Clarence, Iowa; German Language; German Church; Children; Loyal American Citizens Description An account of the resource A member of the Board of Education of Clarence, Iowa, O. E. Road reached out to Herbert J. Metcalf to make known the progress being made in term of eliminating German. But he made Metcalf aware of a German Church that was teaching school in that area. Road believes by placing children in the schools within the church will not allow them to become loyal American citizens. Metcalf responses in agreement with Road. He stated the Council of Defense is doing everything they can to stop these practices from occurring. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource O. E. Road 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 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource H. J. Metcalf 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 Clarence, Iowa 1918 Churches Education German Language H. J. Metcalf https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/b67f74a41287a56b3bae8d0816235c95.JPG c5cac67158821aa14cc1f4661c16d60b https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/6907c39c528e170c1837c31953c29d36.JPG 18603a14b34428ede4345d488e02c667 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 Dr. H. L. Avery to Herbert J. Metcalf, Jan. 19, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German School; German Language; Holland School; English Language; American; Sanborn, Iowa; Primghar, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa Description An account of the resource This letter from Dr. H. L. Avery to Herbert J. Metcalf was a respond a previous letter from Metcalf that was informed about suspicion activity of a German school in Sanborn, Iowa. Metcalf had asked Dr. Avery to investigate. Dr. Avery uncovered that the school was not German-related but rather it was a Holland school. Even though it was not German-related, Dr. Avery was in disgust and believed that even the Holland school should be closed. He believes if immigrants expect to live in America they need to learn English and live up to the standards of being a loyal American citizen. Metcalf Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H. L. Avery 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 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource H. J. Metcalf 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 Primghar, Iowa; Sanborn, Iowa 1918 Dutch Language Education German Language H. J. Metcalf https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/f63a9a49d3004c2afc54a7f66fc05bb9.jpg 846fe9c048859158f139cc1c745ad5f4 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 J. J. Billingely to Herbert J. Metcalf, Jan. 16, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German Language; Public Schools; School Board; Primghar, Iowa; O Description An account of the resource Letter to Metcalf in regards to the teaching of German in public schools. Mr. Billingely provided Metcalf names of presidents of the school boards with the O Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J. J. Billingsley 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 1/16/1918 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: 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 Primghar, Iowa 1918 Education German Language https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/6a286b672507c223c53280b5380dd2cb.jpg a27f681b6305a7384e62cfd2ba457f20 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 R. H. Williams to Herbert J. Metcalf, Jan. 16, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource German; Schools; Scientific Course; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; World War I Description An account of the resource This letter is from Secretary R. H Williams of the Independent School District of Council Bluffs that was sent to Herbert J. Metcalf. The letter regards the issue of teaching German within the school system and how they have made changes. These changes consist of removing German in the scientific course and also not making German a required course for graduation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R. H. Williams 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 1/16/1918 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: 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 World War I https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/3c473cecd2850304373a94edf1380a63.JPG c76386f99736d76e1fd5c2c7e96a493f 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 John. W. Behm, Jan. 15, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Education; German Language; Religion; Yorktown, Iowa; Clarinda, Iowa; World War I Description An account of the resource This is a letter from Herbert J. Metcalf to John W. Behm in regards to closing German schools at Yorktown, Iowa and Clarinda, Iowa. He mentioned to Behm that he or the State Council of National Defense had no authority to prevent German ministers from preaching in German. But if Behm was able to convince the people in a peaceful manner then she commended him for his work. Metcalf also appreciated the people showing their loyalty and cooperation to their county. 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 1/15/1918 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: 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 Shenandoah, Iowa; Yorktown, Iowa; Clarinda, Iowa 1918 Education German Language H. J. Metcalf Religion World War I https://germansiniowa.lib.uiowa.edu/files/original/1b5ea6def1e1413cbe4731e907122ede.JPG 2a94b7db1555a5361167dd14b5b5edd6 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 H. L. Avery, Jan. 15, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Education; German Language; Religion; Sanborn, Iowa; World War I Description An account of the resource This is a letter from Herbert J. Metcalf to H. L. Avery who has been called to attention about a German school starting up in Sanborn, Iowa where nothing but German is being taught. He has asked Avery to investigate more into the situation secretly. If the school is found organized for unpatriotic reasons then they will need to take legal action. If the school is organized with the intentions of teaching religion, then nothing can be done about it. 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 1/15/1918 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: 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 Primghar, Iowa; Sanborn, Iowa 1918 Education German Language H. J. Metcalf Religion World War I