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Iowa Collection (#3)

"Iowa: A Tapestry of History, Beauty, and Adventure" Step back in time with the Iowa 1852 Map, tracing the footsteps of pioneers who shaped this great state

Background imageIowa Collection: Keokuk, Chief of the Sacs and Foxes, 1838 (hand-coloured lithograph on wove paper)

Keokuk, Chief of the Sacs and Foxes, 1838 (hand-coloured lithograph on wove paper)
3526197 Keokuk, Chief of the Sacs and Foxes, 1838 (hand-coloured lithograph on wove paper) by Bowen, John T. (1801-c.1856); 49.8x34.6 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Background imageIowa Collection: Lewis and Clark Memorial, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA

Lewis and Clark Memorial, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA, commemorating the expedition of Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark (1804-1806)

Background imageIowa Collection: The Spanish-American War (b / w photo)

The Spanish-American War (b / w photo)
1606235 The Spanish-American War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Background imageIowa Collection: The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa, 1931 (oil on masonite)

The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa, 1931 (oil on masonite)
700275 The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa, 1931 (oil on masonite) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 75.2x101 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageIowa Collection: Advertisement for the Best Prairie Lands (litho)

Advertisement for the Best Prairie Lands (litho)
PNP464799 Advertisement for the Best Prairie Lands (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIowa Collection: Priscilla Lane (b / w photo)

Priscilla Lane (b / w photo)
3640266 Priscilla Lane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priscilla Lane. Illustration for cigarette card, early 20th century)

Background imageIowa Collection: Wat-Che-Mon-Ne, Ioway Chief, print made by J. T. Bowen, illustration from

Wat-Che-Mon-Ne, Ioway Chief, print made by J. T. Bowen, illustration from
479176 Wat-Che-Mon-Ne, Ioway Chief, print made by J. T. Bowen, illustration from The History of the Indian Tribes of North America by Thomas L

Background imageIowa Collection: Observatory of the Canadian Eclipse Expedition, at Jefferson City, Iowa (engraving)

Observatory of the Canadian Eclipse Expedition, at Jefferson City, Iowa (engraving)
1104278 Observatory of the Canadian Eclipse Expedition, at Jefferson City, Iowa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIowa Collection: After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho)

After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho)
1063737 After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York)

Background imageIowa Collection: The Spanish-American War, Operations in Cuban Waters (litho)

The Spanish-American War, Operations in Cuban Waters (litho)
1039616 The Spanish-American War, Operations in Cuban Waters (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War, Operations in Cuban Waters)

Background imageIowa Collection: Corn Palace, Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America (engraving)

Corn Palace, Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America (engraving)
1626225 Corn Palace, Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corn Palace, Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America)

Background imageIowa Collection: The City of Saint Paul, Dubuque, c. 1866 (oil on canvas)

The City of Saint Paul, Dubuque, c. 1866 (oil on canvas)
985363 The City of Saint Paul, Dubuque, c.1866 (oil on canvas) by Bricher, Alfred Thompson (1837-1908); 20.3x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Saint Paul, Dubuque)

Background imageIowa Collection: Our Victorious Fleets in Cuban Waters, pub. 1898 (colour litho)

Our Victorious Fleets in Cuban Waters, pub. 1898 (colour litho)
2630677 Our Victorious Fleets in Cuban Waters, pub. 1898 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageIowa Collection: Map of Iowa 1883

Map of Iowa 1883
Map of the state of Iowa

Background imageIowa Collection: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I N1000

Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I N1000 (msn 109), of Swiflite Aircraft Corporation, leased to the John Deere Tractor Company, at Waterloo Airport in Iowa in 1966. Date: 1966

Background imageIowa Collection: United States Navy Blue Angels - Grumman F11F-1 Tiger 141738

United States Navy Blue Angels - Grumman F11F-1 Tiger 141738, BLUE ANGELS number 6 at Burlington, Iowa. 1958: VF-156 with unit code NH, call-sign 105. 1965: Flew with the Blue Angels

Background imageIowa Collection: Saukie Warrior, His Wife, and a Boy, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Saukie Warrior, His Wife, and a Boy, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Saukie Warrior, His Wife, and a Boy, 1861/1869. Ah-mou-a (warrior) with his wife Wa-quoth-e-qua and Me-sow-wahk (son of Kee-o-kuk). Tribe, residing in Iowa and Illinois. 1834

Background imageIowa Collection: Three Iowa Indians, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Three Iowa Indians, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Iowa Indians, 1861/1869. Notch-e-ning-a (chief) with Mu-hu-she-kaw (his oldest son) and Pa-ta-coo-chee (warrior) on the eastern bank of the Missouri, much reduced by small pox and whiskey. 1832

Background imageIowa Collection: Iowa Indians Who Visited London and Paris, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Iowa Indians Who Visited London and Paris, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Iowa Indians Who Visited London and Paris, 1861/1869. Mu-hu-she-kaw (chief), Neu-mon-ye (war chief) with See-non-ty-a (medicine man) and women on the lower Missouri, 1845

Background imageIowa Collection: The White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas, 1844 / 1845. Creator: George Catlin

The White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas, 1844 / 1845. Creator: George Catlin
The White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas, 1844/1845

Background imageIowa Collection: Indian File - Iowa, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Indian File - Iowa, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Indian File - Iowa, 1861/1869. A foot war party (Ioways), on the march, upper Missouri

Background imageIowa Collection: British, Ioway, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &

British, Ioway, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
British, Ioway, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Background imageIowa Collection: Deer Ham, Ioway, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &

Deer Ham, Ioway, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Deer Ham, Ioway, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Background imageIowa Collection: Iowa Indians, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Iowa Indians, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Iowa Indians, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, 1844. Native Americans on display in London:three chiefs, four " braves" or warriors, four squaws, a little boy and girl

Background imageIowa Collection: No. 199. Draw Span of Chicago & North Western Rail Road Bridge at Clinton, Iowa, 1885

No. 199. Draw Span of Chicago & North Western Rail Road Bridge at Clinton, Iowa, 1885

Background imageIowa Collection: No. 139a. Head of Niota Chute with Closing Dam [near Fort Madison, Iowa], 1885

No. 139a. Head of Niota Chute with Closing Dam [near Fort Madison, Iowa], 1885

Background imageIowa Collection: No. 207. Wabash Rail Road Bridge at Keokuk, Iowa, 1885. Creator: Henry Bosse

No. 207. Wabash Rail Road Bridge at Keokuk, Iowa, 1885. Creator: Henry Bosse
No. 207. Wabash Rail Road Bridge at Keokuk, Iowa, 1885

Background imageIowa Collection: No. 155a. Lower Lock Des Moines Rapids Canal, 1891. Creator: Henry Bosse

No. 155a. Lower Lock Des Moines Rapids Canal, 1891. Creator: Henry Bosse
No. 155a. Lower Lock Des Moines Rapids Canal, 1891

Background imageIowa Collection: Old Ponton Bridge at N. McGregor, Ia. 1885. Creator: Henry Bosse

Old Ponton Bridge at N. McGregor, Ia. 1885. Creator: Henry Bosse
Old Ponton Bridge at N. McGregor, Ia. 1885

Background imageIowa Collection: Huntingdonshire PE28 4 Map

Huntingdonshire PE28 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Huntingdonshire PE28 4

Background imageIowa Collection: Dubuque, from Kellys Bluff, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson

Dubuque, from Kellys Bluff, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
Dubuque, from Kellys Bluff, 1874. View of the city of Dubuque on the River Mississippi, Iowa, USA. The Illinois Central Railroad bridge can be seen on the right

Background imageIowa Collection: Rock Island, Illinois. - Davenport, Iowa, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud

Rock Island, Illinois. - Davenport, Iowa, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Rock Island, Illinois.- Davenport, Iowa, 1874. Cities on the banks of the Mississippi, USA. On the eastern bank, in Illinois, is the city of Rock Island

Background imageIowa Collection: Bridges on the Mississippi, at Dubuque, 1874. Creator: John Filmer

Bridges on the Mississippi, at Dubuque, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Bridges on the Mississippi, at Dubuque, 1874. The city of Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Above, connected with paths that have been cut through the solid limestone, are the streets of the dwelling-houses

Background imageIowa Collection: Corn field with blue sky and beautiful clouds

Corn field with blue sky and beautiful clouds

Background imageIowa Collection: USA, Iowa. No Water No Life, NWNL, Missouri R-Tribes Expedition, Missouri Valley ( Harrison County)

USA, Iowa. No Water No Life, NWNL, Missouri R-Tribes Expedition, Missouri Valley ( Harrison County), Missouri Valley Antiques Mall, rusty antique car (PR)

Background imageIowa Collection: Sioux City Iowa US City Street Map

Sioux City Iowa US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Sioux City, Iowa, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Background imageIowa Collection: North America, USA, Iowa, St. Charles, Imes Covered Bridge

North America, USA, Iowa, St. Charles, Imes Covered Bridge

Background imageIowa Collection: Two Battleships Comparison by G. H. Davis

Two Battleships Comparison by G. H. Davis
A comparison of the American Iowa battleship, and the British H.M.S. Vanguard. The ships are each given dimensions and a deck view, which details the ship guns and command centers

Background imageIowa Collection: RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Viola Sievers, employee of the Chicago and Northwestern

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Viola Sievers, employee of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company cleaning a " H" class locomotive with steam in Clinton, Iowa

Background imageIowa Collection: IOWA: SHANTY TOWN, 1936. Part of a shanty town in Spencer, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee

IOWA: SHANTY TOWN, 1936. Part of a shanty town in Spencer, Iowa. Photograph by Russell Lee, December 1936

Background imageIowa Collection: CHRISTMAS POOR, 1936. A Christmas Day dinner of potatoes, cabbage

CHRISTMAS POOR, 1936. A Christmas Day dinner of potatoes, cabbage and pie at the home of Earl Pauley, Smithfield, Iowa, 1936. Photograph by Russell Lee

Background imageIowa Collection: GIRL SITTING ON BED, 1936. One of Edgar Allens children sitting on the bed of his farmhouse

GIRL SITTING ON BED, 1936. One of Edgar Allens children sitting on the bed of his farmhouse. There are no sheets, pillowcases, or pillows (other than makeshift) in use

Background imageIowa Collection: NORTHWEST TERRITORY, 1787. Map of the Northwest Territory as it appeared after

NORTHWEST TERRITORY, 1787. Map of the Northwest Territory as it appeared after the promulgation of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Background imageIowa Collection: Indian canoe on the upper Mississippi River

Indian canoe on the upper Mississippi River
Bluffs along the Mississippi River north of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIowa Collection: EXPL2A-00194

EXPL2A-00194
Father Jacques Marquette holding a peace pipe to greet Native Americans during his journey to the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIowa Collection: Iowa Civil War memorial, Shiloh battlefield

Iowa Civil War memorial, Shiloh battlefield
Monument to Iowa troops near Pittsburgh Landing, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Background imageIowa Collection: Fox Iowa Worsted Work Adolph F Muhr American

Fox Iowa Worsted Work Adolph F Muhr American
Fox of Iowa: Worsted Work; Adolph F. Muhr (American, died 1913), Frank A. Rinehart (American, 1861 - 1928); 1899; Platinum print; 18.2 x 23.6 cm (7 1, 8 x 9 1, 4 in.)

Background imageIowa Collection: Mosteose Holy Rabbit Iowa Adolph F Muhr American

Mosteose Holy Rabbit Iowa Adolph F Muhr American
Mosteose (Holy Rabbit), Iowa; Adolph F. Muhr (American, died 1913), Frank A. Rinehart (American, 1861 - 1928); 1898; Platinum print; 24 x 18 cm (9 7, 16 x 7 1, 8 in.)




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"Iowa: A Tapestry of History, Beauty, and Adventure" Step back in time with the Iowa 1852 Map, tracing the footsteps of pioneers who shaped this great state. Explore Madison County's hidden gem - Hogback Covered Bridge, a testament to Iowa's rich heritage since its construction in 1884. Behold the majestic Des Moines skyline with the State Capitol standing tall as a symbol of progress and governance. This architectural marvel captures the essence of Iowa's resilience and determination. Marvel at Merlin Enabnit's masterpiece captured in "This cost a pretty figure, " showcasing Iowa's vibrant art scene that captivates hearts and minds alike. Dubuque's business section reveals opulent houses where prosperity thrives, reflecting an affluent lifestyle nestled within this charming city. Witness history unfold as a P-51 Mustang soars alongside a B-17 Flying Fortress, commemorating Iowa's contribution to aviation excellence during times of war. Froelich stands proud as an emblematic town representing rural America’s spirit and hard work. Immerse yourself in Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster; let your imagination take flight amidst dreams soaring through vast skies. Discover downtown from atop the State Capitol for breathtaking panoramic views that capture both past and present. The grandeur State Capitol leaves visitors awe-inspired by its regal architecture while embodying democratic values cherished by Iowans throughout generations. Experience Waterloo’s bustling streets through its meticulously detailed map – every corner holds stories waiting to be explored. Iowa beckons you with open arms - embrace its diverse landscapes, historical treasures, artistic endeavors, aviation triumphs, and thriving communities. Let this captivating state weave unforgettable memories into your journey through life.