German After the War
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Postwar; Religion;
Local wondering whether German communities can again preach in German, as war recently over.
T. F. Legg
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
3/18/1919
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Letter
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Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1919-03-18; Rockwell City, Iowa; Calhoun County
Babel Rescinded
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Postwar; Religion; Enforcement; Telephones; Education; Armistice; Loyalty
Proclamation announcing rescindment of Babel in light of peace.
William L. Harding
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
12/4/1918
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Proclamation
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Folder #2, 1918 - , Box #20, Governor William L. Harding: General Correspondence, S61/06/06
1918-12-04; 1918-05-23; Des Moines, Iowa; Polk County
Post-War Enforcement
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Post-War; Enforcement; Violence
Wonders what the current position is on languages. Are "we to let these fellows do as they please and talk as they like now, or are we still making them be good."
D. E. Neville
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
1/14/1919
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Letter
English
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Box #15, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1919-01-14; Carroll County; Terril, Iowa
Post-War Situation
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Post-War; Religion; Education
Does the Proclamation still stand, now that the war is over?
C. C. Rienecke
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
1/20/1919
Edward Koob; Chris J. Bauer
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Letter
English
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Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1919-01-20; Jesup, Iowa; Buchanan County
Language in Church after War
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Post-War; Religion; Education
Lamont pastor wondering about post-war language situation for religious worship.
Unknown
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
2/24/1919
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Letter
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Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1919-02-24; Lamont, Iowa; Buchanan County
Post-war Enforcement
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Post-War; Enforcement
Can we keep enforcing, even though war over
Ernest H. Schrage
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
1/9/1919
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Letter
English
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Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1919-01-09; Dumont, Iowa; Butler County
Post-War Telephone Enforcement
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Telephone; Postwar; Enforcement
Schrage wants to "compel" them to speak English over phone, even though war over.
Ernest H. Schrage
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
1/16/1919
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Letter
English
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Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1919-01-16; Dumont, Iowa; Butler County
Cass County Clarification
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Postwar
American legion rep asks for clarification about Babel.
Basil H. Skipton
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
1/8/1920
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Letter
English
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Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1920-01-08 Cass County; Atlantic, Iowa
Post-War Clarification
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Postwar
Babel still in effect after war?
Harry B. Swan
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
1/8/1920
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Letter
English
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Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1920-01-08; Cass County; Atlantic, Iowa
German from Soldiers?
World War I; Babel Proclamation; Council of Defense; German Language; Anti-Germanism; Postwar; Prosecution; Soldiers;
Informing on German-language conversation between two soldiers and seeking means of prosecution.
John Grant
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
1/11/1919
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Letter
English
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Box #14, Council of Defense, Governor's Office: Harding, Research Group #43, S61/07/05
1919-01-11; Cedar County; Stanwood, Iowa