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INVENTORY
Family Resources Collection 1999-93
Date(s): 1868, c. 1913, c, 1948-49, 1958
Scope Notes: This collection consists of 15 copy negatives related to the history of Family Resources, Inc. It includes photographs related to Family Resources’ forerunners, the Ladies Christian Association and especially the Ladies Industrial Relief Society. The Relief Society operated the Industrial Home on 6th Street between Main and Brady.
Image Description
1999.93.2 Scene in Day Nursery, Lillian O’Brien standing at right, c. 1949
1999.93.3 Exterior view of Industrial Home showing 1913 building addition, c. 1949
1999.93.4 “Off to Kindergarten”, Day Nursery children standing in front of Industrial Home, c. 193
1999.93.5 Music lesson in the Day Nursery, c. 1913
1999.93.6 Women and children working in garden behind Industrial Home, c. 1913
1999.93.7 Lillian O’Brien holding sign with organizational name changes from “Ladies Industrial Relief Society” to “Family and Children’s Service”, 1958
1999.93.8 Day Nursery Christmas Program, c. 1949: (L to R) Woody Russel, Kenny Cousen, ?, ?, Pat O’Day, Savdid (?) Duhn, Missy ?, ?, Billy Mure, ? Heiser, Barbara ?, Janet Eivers (?), Karol Russel
1999.93.9 Sewing lesson/class at Day Nursery, c. 1913
1999.93.10 Exterior view of Industrial Home, c. 1900
1999.93.11 The first Board of the Ladies’ Christian Association: (L to R): Mrs. Charles Leslie, Miss Mary Shelton, Dr. M. W. Porter, Mrs. Patience V. Newcomb, Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer, Miss Mary McKibben, Mrs. Alfred Saunders
1999.93.12 Day Nursery Christmas program scene, c. 1949
1999.93.13 “On a Rainy Day”, showing children from the Day Nursery, c. 1913
1999.93.14 “The Story Hour”, showing children from the Day Nursery, c. 1913
1999.93.15 Day Nursery’s Dormitory Room, c. 1913
1999.93.16 “Nap-time in Nursery—1948”
Subject Cross Reference
Farms & Farming—Crops—Garden (6)
Groups—Identified (11)
Holidays & Celebrations—Christmas (8, 12)
Houses & Households—Domestic Chores (9)
Houses & Households—Furnishings (15, 16)
Music—Misc. (5)
Organizations & Clubs—Misc. (2-16)
Recreation—Children’s Activities (13, 14)
Social Services—Child Welfare (2-16)
Tools & Weapons—Tools (6)
Portraits—Leslie, Mrs. Charles
Portraits—McKibben, Miss Mary
Portraits—Newcomb, Mrs. Patience V.
Portraits—O’Brien, Lillian
Portraits—Porter, Dr. M. W.
Portraits—Saunders, Mrs. Alfred
Portraits—Shelton, Miss Mary
Portraits—Wittenmyer, Mrs. Annie
INVENTORY
Ficke Asian Collection LII
Inclusive dates: c. 1900 – 1910
Scope Notes: This collection contains 15 original photographs depicting natives of China, Korea and possibly Japan and other Asian countries. Images including formal portraits and snapshots illustrating costumes, homes, transportation and churches. One photograph shows Japanese natives in residence at the 1904 World Fair in St. Louis.
The photographs were found in a box containing other Asian paper and non-paper objects, and removed for storage with the photographic collection. Some of these items contained Ficke accession numbers, so it is assumed that these photographs were taken or collected by C. A. Ficke.
Subject Cross Reference
BOATS & BOATING–MISC.
CHURCHES & RELIGION–MISC.
ETHNIC AND MINORITY GROUPS–MISC.
GROUP–UNIDENTIFIED
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–RURAL–EXTERIOR–UNIDENTIFIED
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–URBAN–EXTERIOR–UNIDENTIFIED
TRANSPORTATION–MISC.
PORTRAIT–TONG FUL MAN
PORTRAIT–TONG KIT HING
PORTRAIT–MRS. TONG KIT HING
TRAVEL
INVENTORY
Ficke/Davison Collection, X
Inclusive dates: 1770-1945
Scope Notes: This collection consists of 356 photographs (3 document boxes) collected by the prominent Davenport families Davison and Ficke. Fannie Davison was united in marriage to C.A. Ficke who immigrated to Davenport from Germany in the 1850s. These photographs document the home of her father, Abner Davison and the home she shared with her husband and children. Numerous studio portraits and international travel photographs are included in this collection.
Box 1
Folder 1 Inventory, copy negatives
Folder 2 Ficke family tree (1 photo)
Folder 3 Ficke, Carl August (9 photos)
Folder 4 Ficke, Fannie Davison (10 photos)
Folder 5 Ficke, Arthur Davison (15 photos)
Folder 6 Simmonson, Alice Ficke (9 photos)
Folder 7 Unidentified portraits (2 photos)
Davison, Ella (1 photo)
Praesent, Johan Christian (1 photo)
Praesent, Henriette Augusta Dorothea (1 photo)
Folder 8 Group portraits of Ficke/Davison families (15 photos)
Folder 9 Group portraits of Ficke/Davison families (15 photos)
Folder 10 Group portraits of Ficke/Davison families (8 photos)
Box 2
Folder 1 Travel in Japan, Ceylon, and Mexico (40 photos)
Folder 2 Travel in Japan, Ceylon, Mexico, Madeira, Africa, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Jerusalem (33 photos)
Folder 3 Travel in Italy, Egypt, Germany (38 photos)
Box 3
Album 1 Travel in Mexico, Arizona, California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Louisiana (46 photos)
Album 2 Travel in Mexico (61 photos)
Album 3 Photo 1 Arthur and Fannie Ficke
Photo 2 Arthur and Alice Ficke
Photo 3 Davison home, Jessie, Grace and Mrs. Davison
Photo 4 Mrs. Davison, Jessie, Mamie, Ella
Photo 5 Annie Richardson McCleland [?], Mamie Davison Walz
Photo 6 View from Abner Davison Home
Photo 7 Davison Parlor
Photo 8 Davison entrance gate
Photo 9 Jessie and Mamie Davison, Alice and Arthur Ficke
—Missing— photos 9 and 10 [10 and 11?]
Photo 12 Gazebo at Davison home
Photo 13 C.A. Ficke at Abner Davison Home
Photo 14 Ficke/Davison family at gazebo of Davison Home
Photo 15 Arthur and Alice Ficke, Grace Davison
Photo 16 Ficke and Davison women
Photo 17 Ficke/Davison Families
Photo 18 Ficke/Davison Families
Photo 19 C.A. Ficke
Photo 20 Ella Davison
Photo 21 Alice, Helen, Arthur Ficke
Photo 22 Helen Ficke ?
Photo 23 Ficke Family
Photo 24 July 4 at Davison Home
Photo 25 Arthur
Photo 26 Arthur
Photo 27 Davison/Ficke Family
Photo 28 Family on Thanksgiving at Davison Home
Photo 29 Ficke Children
Photo 30 C.A. Ficke Family
Photo 31 C.A. Ficke Family
Photo 32 C.A. Ficke Family
Photo 33 C.A. Ficke and Child
Photo 34 Ficke/Davison children
Photo 35 Ficke/Davison children
Photo 36 C.A. Ficke, wife, and son
Photo 37 Johanna Wadekind
Photo 38 Unidentified
Photo 39 Women and children at Rock Island Arsenal
Photo 40 C.A. Ficke and children
Photo 41 Ficke Family at Grandmother’s home
Photo 42 Ficke Family
Photo 43 Ficke Family and Friends
Photo 44 Dinner honoring Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Ficke at C.A. Ficke Home
Photo 45 Ficke Family at Home
Photo 46 Ficke Family
Photo 47 Ficke/Davison Family
Photo 48 Unidentified Ficke and Mueller children
Photo 49 Children
Photo 50 C.A. Ficke Home
INVENTORY
S. A. Fidyke Photo Collection 2004-28
Dates: 1914-1960
Scope Notes : This collection consists of photographs of Sigmund A. Fidyke and his work. Fidyke was a florist and gardener. From around 1920 to 1945, he worked for the Davenport Park Board and progressed from gardener to head horticulturist. Around 1945 he began to work at (and may have been part owner of) H. G. Pauli & Sons Nursery. Around 1960), he purchased the business and renamed it Sig’s Floral and Garden Center.
The collection are also includes portraits of Fidyke and pictures of his home and gardens. He and his family lived at 2636 Sheridan beginning around 1929. By 1945 they lived at 21251/2 Eastern Avenue. Around 1955 they moved to 4427 Brady Street.
Also see Fidyke Archival Collection 2004-28 for drawings of flower beds at Davenport parks and non-accessioned newspaper articles, some of which describe photos in this collection.
Image Description
Folder 1
2004.28.39-43 series of photographs of Sig Fidyke planting a tree in front of house at 4427 Brady Street, September 1955; front of house is in background in several photos
2004.28.44-50 series of photographs of exterior and yard of Sig Fidyke’s home at 4427 Brady Street, September 1955
2004.28.44 shows line of trees along street, neighboring houses in background
2004.28.45 shows garage and dog
2004.28.46 shows yard with bird bath
2004.28.47 shows front of main section of house
2004.28.48 shows woman in lawn chair probably at back of house
2004.28.49 shows picnic table and fireplace in yard
2004.28.50 shows side of house with dog laying in yard, shed or garage in background
2004.28.51-54 series of photograph of Sig on small tractor pulling a harrow, working in garden/small field; tractor is a David Bradley, November 1955
2004.28.55 photograph of two unidentified women, [maybe cooking], 1955
2004.28.56 group of people seating at tables eating, 1955
2004.28.57 mums in greenhouse, 1955
2004.28.58 men loading truck, 1955
2004.28.1 Portrait of S. A. Fidyke, 1929
2004.28.2 Interior of greenhouse at Davis Floral Company, 1914
2004.28.3 two men, S. A. F. [Fidyke] and E. G. planting flowers in [conservatory or greenhouse], [Bettendorf], January 21, 1917
2004.28.5 three men in [conservatory] full of flowers, 1924, probably at Vander Veer
2004.28.6 [conservatory] full of flowers, 1924, probably at Vander Veer
2004.28.10 man [Sig Fidke?] watering flowers in conservatory, 1927, probably at Vander Veer
2004.28.16-19 potted plants in greenhouse, ca. 1935, probably at Vander Veer
2004.28.25 Group portrait of “Turners of 1939” group of men and women, holding dumbbells, 1939
2004.28.26 close-up of large leafed plant in greenhouse, 1940, probably at VanderVeer
Folder 2
2004.28.4 shows water lily field
2004.2.7 shows floral sundial in park, road and trees in background
2004.28.9 greenhouse full of flowers
2004.28.8 conservatory with flowerbeds and benches in foreground
2004.28.11 shows exterior and front of a house being remodeled
2004.28.12 shows house with remodeling completed
2004.28.13 work on Rose Garden at Vander Veer Park, shows truck lifting pine trees into place near roses
2004.28.14 shows lilies in greenhouse
2004.28.15 shows Tri-City Florist Club display at the Mississippi Valley Fair
2004.28.20 shows flowers and well in conservatory
2004.28.21-22 shows flowers in conservatory
2004.28.23 shows lighted pine trees flanking door of conservatory at night
2004.28.24 shows potted African violets in greenhouse or conservatory
Folder 3
2004.28.27 shows large, large-leafed plant in conservatory
2004.28.28 shows flowers in conservatory
2004.28.29 shows Easter lilies
2004.28.30 shows Mums in conservatory
2004.28.31 Tri-City Men’s Rose and Garden Club
2004.28.32 Portrait of Fidyke with rose, stone and brickwork in background
2004.28.33 Fidyke’s rose garden, showing back of house and garage with several levels created by stone walls planted with roses
2004.28.34 Exterior view of Fidyke house probably at 4427 Brady Street
2004.28.35 Rose garden with several levels created by stone walls. Shows back of house and adjacent houses.
2004.28.36 stage with potted plants, display of lamps and other household goods on shelves and tables in foreground
2004.28.37 shows three men standing by potted hyacinths and daffodils in greenouse
2004.28.38 “Sig’s Floral Spr[i]ng Show”. “2125 Eastern Ave” written on bottom, shows potted plants in greenhouse
Subject Headings
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY–NURSERIES [2, 3,9, 14,36,37,38,57,58]
ENTERTAINMENT & AMUSEMENT—FAIRS–MISSISSIPPI VALLEY [15]
FARMS & FARMING–EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY–MISC. [51-54]
GROUPS–IDENTIFIED [31]
GROUPS–UNIDENTIFIED [55, 56]
HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS– CHRISTMAS [23]
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–CONSTRUCTION [11, 12]
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–GARDENS [33, 35, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46]
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–URBAN–EXTERIOR–IDENTIFIED [11, 12, 33, 34, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50]
NATURE–FLOWERS & PLANTS [2, 4, 5, 6, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 29]
NATURE-SCENE [4]
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS–MISC [15, 31]
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS–TURNERS [25]
PARKS & PARK RECREATION–MISC [7]
PARKS & PARK RECREATION–VANDER VEER [5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30]
PORTRAIT–FIDYKE, SIGMUND A. [1, 32, 51-54]
SOCIAL LIFE & CUSTOMS–PETS [50]
TRANSPORTATION–AUTOMOBILES [39, 40]
TRANSPORTATION–TRUCKS [58]
INVENTORY
Finch MSS 1991-141
Inclusive dates: c. 1837-1980
Scope Notes: The collection contains materials related primarily to the life of Hortense Finch, but also includes some papers from Fred F. Finch, her father, and other family members. Much of the collection relates to articles that Hortense Finch wrote for the Times-Democrat c. 1969-71.
Folder 1
Inventory, misc. notes and newspaper clippings
Folder 2
Misc. newspaper clippings of articles written by Hortense Finch c. 1969-71
Folder 3
Misc. typed manuscripts, many dealing with local history. Most are incomplete or have missing pages.
Folder 4
Misc. greeting cards, calling cards, invitations.
1837 journal of a journey through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
1898 ledger of expenditures.
Folder 5
Finch family materials:
Death certificate for Jesse Finch (1823-1905)
Receipt for furniture sold to Fred Finch
Grade cards, correspondence, and a teaching certificate from Normal School at Greenfield, Iowa, for Fred Finch (1888-92).
Invitation for Anna Schulz – Fred F. Finch wedding (Sept. 15, 1898, photo removed).
Folder 6
Greeting cards, Davenport H.S. class reunion booklets for classes of 1931, 1934 (2), and 1958, postcards from England, piece of correspondence to Hortense Finch from George McMichael (Nov. 9, 1965)
Folder 7
Identified photographs (58, additional 2 removed to oversize).
Subjects include primarily photos to accompany Hortense Finch’s articles in the Time-Democrat and a few family photos.
Portraits –
Bajc, Andrea (1991.141.93)
Bajc, Andy (1991.141.93)
Bajc, Emilia (1991.141.93)
Bajc, Mike (1991.141.93)
Bajc, Vera (1991.141.93)
Edler, Dan (1991.141.85)
Priester, Jean (1991.141.84)
Schalk, Cindy (1991.141.83)
Folder 7 Portraits Cont.
Schalk, Jay (1991.141.83)
Schalk, Steve (1991.141.83)
Schulz, Albert (1991.141.111)
Schulz, Otillie (1991.141.112)
Folder 8
Unidentified photographs (35) probably taken to accompany Hortense Finch’s articles in the Times-Democrat. Photographs include those by photographers Bill McConnell (1991.141.116, 123a-d, 130-132), Frank Folwell (1991.141.118), John Evans (1991.141.119, 133, 134), Phil Hutchinson (1991.141.120), Eric J. Wala (1991.141.121), Pat Costello (1991.140.124a-f, 129), and Dick Heap (1991.141.136).
Volume 1
“A collection of memories from period 6 given to Miss Finch on the occasion of her birthday, May 10, 1966,” containing poems and photos from students of Hortense Finch.
Portraits –
Allbee, Dave
Anderson, Devy
Baustian, Linda
Carlson, Betty
Corbin, Sheri
Eckstein, Jane
Haut, Mimzi (sketch)
Livers, Sharon
Volume 2
A scrapbook of twenty black & white photographs (1991.141.114a-w) with captions, given to Hortense Finch (retired) in 1984 by Maggie ___? The scrapbook documents the 1984 Davenport Central H.S. homecoming festivities.
Subjects include:
Entertainment & Amusement – Beauty Pageants (1991.141.114f, m)
Holidays & Celebrations – Halloween (1991.141.114p-w)
Music – Bands (1991.141.114c, k)
Schools & Education – Secondary – Activities – Central (1991.141.114a-w)
Schools & Education – Secondary – Buildings – Central (1991.141.114a, b, e, & g)
Schools & Education – Teachers (1991.141.114d, h, j)
Sports – Football (1991.141.114a-w)
Portraits –
Hess, Mrs. ___?
Holiday, Mr. ___?
Kennedy, Chris
Whitt, Mike
Volumes 3-5
Binders containing newsclippings of articles by Hortense Finch. Clippings date c. 1969-71 and are in no apparent order. Many are glued to pages in binders, others laid in.
Volume 6
Leather portfolio containing various papers and notes including an essay entitled “History of St. Paul’s Parish, Durant” by Mrs. Huxley A. Miller.
INVENTORY
Finck Collection 1993-33
Inclusive dates; c. 1910-1928?
SCOPE NOTES: This collection is comprised of 12 prints, principally portraits of graduating students from schools in Blue Grass, Iowa. Most were taken by prominent Davenport photographers, including F.A. Free, the Lenz Studio, and Berg Studio. Flo Finck, the donor, taught rural school in Blue Grass for eight years and most of the photos represent her students. All photos are in original cardboard folders.
Folder 1
Inventory, photos (#1-5)
Folder 2
Photos (#6-11)
INVENTORY
Flood of 1937 Collection 1999-105
Date: c. 1937-40
Scope Notes: This collection consists of 9 black and white photographs. Eight of them document the Flood of March 1937 along the Davenport levee, between LeClaire Park and the Government Bridge. The ninth is of a Spanish-American War Veterans marching in a Davenport parade.
DONOR WISHES TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS
Image Description
1999.105.1 Spanish-American War veterans in parade, corner of 3rd and Harrison
1999.105.2 Train crossing government bridge, heavy ice flow on river
1999.105.3 A riverboat, probably the W. J. Quinlan, and docking barge surrounded by water
1999.105.4 Four cars driving through flood waters on levee
1999.105.5 Flood waters cover the Davenport levee
1999.105.6 American Legion building
1999.105.7 Levee looking upstream from LeClaire Park
1999.105.8 Upstream side of Dam #15
1999.105.9 View of ice flow between Dam #15 and the Government Bridge
Subject Cross Reference
BOATS & BOATING—FERRIES (3)
BOATS & BOATING—RIVERBOATS—W. J. QUINLAN (3)
BOATS & BOATING—SHORELINES (7)
BRIDGES—FOURTH GOVERNMENT (2, 9)
DAMS (8, 9)
DISASTERS—FLOODS—1900-1999 (2-9)
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS—AMERICAN LEGION (6)
PARADES (1)
RAILROADS—CARS—EXTERIOR (2)
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR—MISC. (1)
TRANSPORTATION—AUTOMOBILES (4)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—BUSINESSES—1920-1959
INVENTORY
1953 Flood Collection 1997-43
Dates: 1953
Scope Notes: This collection contains 5 photographs of the 1953 Flood in both Davenport and Rock Island. Negatives for each photograph are also on file.
Image Description
1997.43.1 Centennial bridge in background Davenport, Rock Island and NW Railroad depot
1991.43.2 Davenport Bank and Trust Building, 1st National Bank Building, and Black Hawk Hotel visible
1997.43.3 Rock Island National Guard Armory with cars in foreground, right side Western Tobacco Warehouse
1997.43.4 Right side 2 large gas tanks and railroad tracks
1997.43.5 Far right is Harms Hotel behind Rock Island Transfer Warehouse, railroad in foreground, Rock Island Armory to left
Subject Headings
Disasters – Floods – 1900-1999 (1-5)
Rivers & Creeks – Mississippi (1-5)
Bridges – Centennial (1)
Railroads – Depot – Davenport (1)
Railroads – Tracks, Siding, Shops, Yards, Signals (4-5)
Transportation – Automobile (3)
Business & Industry – Banking (2)
Business & Industry – Tobacco (3)
Hotel, Motel, Restaurant, Tavern – Hotel (2, 5)
Military & War – National Guard (3, 5)
INVENTORY
Flood of 2001 Collection 2002-4
Date: 2001
Scope Notes: This collection consists of 35 mm color negatives and 16 – 4 x 6 color prints of the Flood of 2001 taken in Davenport by Christine Chandler, the Museum’s Curator of Natural Science
Image Description
2002.4.1 Flooded River Drive with Rhythm Casino in background, parking lot on River Drive between Main and Harrison in foreground
2002.4.2 View of flood from parking lot on River Drive between Main and Harrison, showing River Drive and Main Street intersection with Firstar Bank sign and Dillon Fountain in background
2002.4.3 View of flood from parking lot on River Drive between Main and Harrison, showing River Drive with Rhythm City Casino in background.
2002.4.4 View of flood at intersection of River Drive and Harrison Street, with catwalk built down middle of Harrison Street, Union Station in background.
2002.4.5 View of flood at Harrison and River Drive, with Union station in background, ramp to catwalk in foreground.
2002.4.6 View of flood at intersection of River Drive and Main Street, parking lot with water being pumped out of Firstar Bank building in foreground, bank sign, Dillon Fountain and Rhythm City Casino in background.
2002.4.7 View of flood along River Drive at Harrison Street, parking lot in foreground and Centennial Bridge in background.
2002.4.8 View of flood along River Drive at Harrison Street, parking lot in foreground and Centennial Bridge in background, flood watchers in parking lot.
2002.4.9 View of flood at Main Street and River Drive, with Rhythm City Casino in background.
2002.4.10 View of flood at Main Street and River Drive, looking down Main Street at Dillon Fountain.
2002.4.11 View of flood along River Drive, eagle sculpture in foreground and Rhythm City Casino in background.
2002.4.12 View of flood along River Drive, brick seating area in foreground and Rhythm City Casino in background.
2002.4.13 View of flood along River Drive with Rhythm City Casino in background.
2002.4.14 View of flood looking down Brady Street to River Drive, the Radisson at left, Rhythm City Casino at right background.
2002.4.15 View of flood looking down center of Perry Street from 2nd, National Guard vehicle in street, sandbag wall in background.
2002.4.16 View of flood looking down Perry Street from 2nd, National Guard vehicle in street, sandbag wall in background.
Subject Cross Reference
ART—FINE—SCULPTURE (11)
BRIDGES—CENTENNIAL (7, 8)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—ADVERTISEMENTS (2, 6, 16)
DISASTERS—FLOODS—2000-2099 (1-16)
MILITARY & WAR—NATIONAL GUARD (15, 16)
MONUMENTS & MARKERS—INDIVIDUALS (2, 6, 10)
RAILROADS—DEPOTS—DAVENPORT (4, 5)
RECREATION—GAMBLING (3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—ALLEYS & PARKING LOTS (2, 3, 7, 8)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—MISC. (12)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—STREET SCENES—BUSINESS—2000-2050 (1-16)
INVENTORY
Flood of 2008 Collection 2008-7
Date: June 2008
Scope Notes: This collection consists of 51 4 x 6′ color photographs and corresponding 35mm negatives. They document the Flood of June 2008 along the Davenport levee, between from the City Cemetery to Lindsay Park. The donor took the photos a few days after the flood crest.
Image Description
2008.7.1 View of flood waters along 2nd Street near City Cemetery, looking south on Sturdevant from 2nd Street
2008.7.2 View looking down 2nd street from Sturdevant St. towards Oscar Mayer plant
2008.7.3 View of Davenport City Cemetery
2008.7.4 View of Davenport City Cemetery with downtown Davenport in background
2008.7.5-6 View from 2nd Street looking towards River Drive with Quad City Sports Center in background
2008.7.7 View from 2nd Street looking down Brown Street towards River Drive with Quad City Sports Center in background
2008.7.8-9 View under Centennial Bridge with Modern Woodman Ball Park in background
2008.7.10 View under Centennial Bridge with Quad City Sports Center in left background
2008.7.11-12 View looking down Gaines Street towards River Drive with Modern Woodman Park and Centennial Bridge in background
2008.7.13-14 View looking east down River Drive towards pedestrian Sky Bridge from Centennial Bridge
2008.7.15 View from Centennial Bridge towards Davenport Printing Company building
2008.7.16 View looking east towards pedestrian Sky Bridge from Centennial Bridge
2008.7.17-18 View of entrance to Modern Woodman Park from Centennial Bridge
2008.7.19-20 View of interior (field) of Modern Woodman Park from Centennial Bridge with Davenport skyline in background
2008.7.21 View looking across to Rock Island from Centennial Bridge
2008.7.22 View of interior (field) of Modern Woodman Park from Centennial Bridge with Davenport skyline in background
2008.7.23 View from Centennial Bridge of Modern Woodman Park field with Rhythm City Casino and Lock and Dam No. 15 in background
2008.7.24 View looking east down 2nd Street from Gaines
2008.7.25 View of Lady Germania statue at Gaines and 2nd streets
2008.7.26 View looking down Harrison from 2nd Street toward River Drive
2008.7.27 View looking across River Drive toward Union Station
2008.7.28 View looking across River Drive toward Sky Bridge from south entrance of Figge Art Museum
2008.7.29 View looking west across River Drive from south entrance of Figge Art Museum toward Nan’s Piano Bar in the Freight House
2008.7.30 View looking across River Drive toward Sky Bridge from south entrance of Figge Art Museum
2008.7.31 View looking across River Drive toward Dillon Fountain with Sky Bridge in background
2008.7.32 View looking across River Drive toward Rhythm City casino and towboat which is keeping it moored in place
2008.7.33 View looking across River Drive and Main Street intersection toward Sky Bridge
2008.7.34 View looking across River Drive toward Dillon Fountain
2008.7.35-36 View from Sky Bridge of Lock and Dam 15 and Government Bridge
2008.7.37 View from Sky Bridge looking west along River Drive
2008.7.38 View from Sky Bridge looking east along River Drive with Lock and Dam 15 and Government Bridge
2008.7.38 View from Sky Bridge of Lock and Dam 15 (poor quality)
2008.7.40 View from Sky Bridge looking toward LeClaire Park showing Levee Inn
2008.7.41 View of the Levee Inn from the Sky Bridge
2008.7.42 Looking towards Government Bridge from the Sky Bridge showing flood protection berm along River Drive buildings
2008.7.43-44 View of the Government Bridge and Dam from Sky Bridge
2008.7.45 View from the Sky Bridge looking west towards Union Station
2008.7.46 Looking towards Government Bridge from the Sky Bridge
2008.7.47 View of the Figge Art Museum from the Sky Bridge
2008.7.48 View of River Drive from Lindsay Park
2008.7.49 View towards the Government Bridge from Lindsay Park
2008.7.50 View of Lindsay Park Yacht Club from intersection of River Drive and Mound Street
2008.7.51 Porch and yard of 2328 E. 11th Street, Davenport
Subject Cross Reference
ARTS—CENTERS & GALLERIES (28, 30)
BOATS & BOATING—MISC. (32)
BOATS & BOATING—SHORELINES (21)
BRIDGES—CENTENNIAL (10, 11, 12)
BRIDGES—FOURTH GOVERNMENT (35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 46, 49)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—MISC. (29)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—PRINTING (15)
CEMETERIES & HEADSTONES—IDENTIFIED (3, 4)
DISASTERS—FLOODS—2000-2099
DAMS—LOCK & DAM—NO. 15 (23, 35, 36, 37, 39, 43, 44)
HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS—MISC. (47)
HOTEL, MOTEL, RESTAURANT, TAVERN—RESTAURANTS (40, 41)
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS—URBAN—EXTERIOR—IDENTIFIED (51)
MONUMENTS & MARKERS—MISC. (25, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34)
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS—MISC. (50)
PARKS & PARK RECREATION—LECLAIRE (40)
RAILROADS—DEPOTS—DAVENPORT (27, 45)
RECREATION—GAMBLING (23, 32)
SPORTS—BASEBALL (8, 11, 12, 17-20, 22)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—STREET SCENES—BUSINESS—2000-2050 (2, 24)
INVENTORY
Floods Collection 2002-5
Date: 1993, 2001
Scope Notes: This collection consists of prints, negatives and slides taken by Putnam Museum curator Eunice Schlichting to document the Floods of 1993 and 2001. Prints are numbered in the order of the negatives.
Flood of 2001 photographs were probably taken in April and consists of two rolls of 24 exposure color films and 2 3.5 x 5 prints of each image, 10 4×6 black and white prints with negatives.
Flood of 1993 images include 2 – 4×5 color prints with 35 mm negatives, a contact sheet with 35 mm black and white negatives, 20 color slides, and 2 – 4×5 inter negatives, which were probably made of some of the 1993 slides for use in the Magnificent River exhibit.
Image Description
2002.5.1 National Guardsmen sandbagging at the intersection of Mound Street and River Drive, 2001
2002.5.2 Sandbagging at the Village of East Davenport with three National Guard vehicles in background, 2001
2002.5.3 Village of East Davenport showing wall of sandbags, National Guard vehicles in background and SUV and mini van in foreground, 2001
2002.5.4 Village of East Davenport showing wall of sandbags, National Guard vehicles in background and SUV and mini van in foreground, 2001
2002.5.5 National Guardsmen sandbagging at the intersection of Mound Street and River Drive, 2001
2002.5.6 National Guardsmen sandbagging across Mound Street at River Drive, 2001
2002.5.7 National Guardsmen sandbagging across Mound Street at River Drive, 2001
2002.5.8 Water-covered intersection of Mound Street and River Drive, looking east down River Drive, 2001
2002.5.9 Water-covered intersection of Mound Street and River Drive, looking east down River Drive, sandbags in foreground, 2001
2002.5.10 Man and child playing catch along riverfront near water plant in East Davenport, Arsenal Island in background, 2001
2002.5.11 View of riverfront along bike path near water plant in East Davenport, railroad tracks in foreground, river and I-74 bridge in background, 2001
2002.5.12 View of riverfront near water plant in East Davenport with sandbags across the bike path, railroad tracks in foreground, river, boat dock, McClellan Heights, and I-74 bridge in background, 2001
2002.5.13 Man and child playing catch along bike path near water plant in East Davenport, sandbags across bike path, 2001
2002.5.14 Flooded intersection of Mound Street and River Drive, looking toward boat club, new building construction at water plant in background, 2001
2002.5.15 Flooded intersection of Mound Street and River Drive, looking toward Lindsay Yacht Club, 2001
2002.5.16 View of wall of sandbags along River Drive at Mound Street with Lindsey Park Yacht Club in background, 2001
2002.5.17 Various television news van parked near bus terminal on 2nd Street, Davenport, 2001
2002.5.18 Closer view of various television news van parked near bus terminal on 2nd Street, Davenport, 2001
2002.5.19 Two television news vans parked along Ripley Street with the bus terminal in the background, Davenport, 2001
2002.5.20 People standing in parking lot looking at flooded river; Rhythm City Casino at left, Rock Island riverfront in background, 2001
2002.5.21 Flooded area near Rhythms City Casino, 2001
2002.5.22 Flooded intersection of Harrison Street and River Drive, showing Union Station, 2001
2002.5.23 Flooded intersection of Main Street and River Drive, showing Dillon Fountain, 2001
2002.5.24 View of Dam #15 from Rock Island riverfront, all dam gates raised, Government bridge in background, 2001
2002.5.25 People walking up sidewalk ramp to Centennial Bridge, Rock Island side, to view flood, 2001
2002.5.26 View looking up sidewalk on Centennial Bridge, Rock Island side, with people going to view floodwaters, 2001
2002.5.27 View of Davenport riverfront from Centennial Bridge, showing Rhythm City Casino. 2001
2002.5.28 View of Davenport riverfront from Centennial Bridge showing LeClaire Park, with shadow in bridge in river, 2001
2002.5.29 View of sandbags around John O-Donnell Stadium, men in small boat in foreground, view from Centennial Bridge, 2001
2002.5.30 View of sandbags around John O-Donnell Stadium, along right field wall, view from Centennial Bridge, 2001
2002.5.31 View looking along Centennial Bridge walkway, showing people viewing flood, Davenport in background, 2001
2002.5.32 View from Centennial Bridge of flooded intersection of River Drive and Gaines Street, with John O’Donnell Stadium at right and looking up Gaines Street, 2001
2002.5.33 View from Centennial bridge of Davenport skyline with John O’Donnell Stadium in foreground and flooded River Drive in middle ground, 2001
2002.5.34 View from Centennial Bridge of River Drive and Gaines Street intersection, showing Case endloader bringing load of sandbags to use at John O’Donnell Stadium, 2001
2002.5.35 View from Centennial Bridge of River Drive and Gaines Street intersection, showing Case endloader bringing load of sandbags to use at John O’Donnell Stadium, 2001
2002.5.36 View from Centennial Bridge of sandbag wall at entrance to John O’Donnell Stadium, pumps in center, 2001
2002.5.37 View from Centennial Bridge of Case endloader unloading sandbags at John O’Donnell Stadium, 2001
2002.5.38 View from Centennial Bridge looking east down River Drive towards downtown Davenport, 2001
2002.5.39 View from Centennial Bridge looking east over parking lot, showing fence along railroad tracks, LeClaire Park, Union Station and Rhythm City Casino and Government Bridge in background, 2001
2002.5.40 View from Centennial Bridge towards downtown, showing River Drive, Salvation Army building and Davenport skyline, 2001
2002.5.41 View from Centennial Bridge looking towards LeClaire Park, John O’Donnell Stadium at right center, 2001
2002.5.42 View looking down sidewalk of Centennial Bridge, showing people viewing flood, Rock Island in background, 2001
2002.5.43 View looking down sidewalk of Centennial Bridge, showing people viewing flood, stadium at left, Rock Island in background, 2001
2002.5.44 View from Centennial Bridge at sandbag wall around John O’Donnell Stadium, with river, casino, lock and dam and Arsenal in background, 2001
2002.5.45 View from Centennial Bridge of Rock Island riverfront showing Casino Rock Island, National Guard armory and Modern Woodman building, 2001
2002.5.46 View from Centennial Bridge of Rock Island riverfront, looking down walkway of bridge, Modern Woodman at left, 2001
2002.5.47 View along River Drive showing eagle sculpture and Rhythm City Casino in background, 2001
2002.5.48 TV news vans at Second and Brady Streets, looking south towards river, 2001
2002.5.49 TV news vans at Second and Brady Streets, looking south towards river, 2001
2002.5.50 Two men at pump surrounded by sandbags at corner of River Drive and Main Street, Dillon Fountain and Rock Island in background, 2001
2002.5.51 Flooded intersection of River Drive and Main Street with Dillon Fountain, the snack shop and Rock Island in background, 2001
2002.5.52 Flooded River Drive between Main and Brady Streets, with Dock Restaurant in background, 2001
2002.5.53 Television crew filming at intersection of River Drive and Harrison Street, with Union Station in background, 2001
2002.5.54 Flooded River Drive with two ducks swimming in water, Rhythm City Casino and Rock Island in background, 2001
2002.5.55 Flooded River Drive with two ducks swimming in water, Rhythm City Casino and Rock Island in background, 2001
2002.5.56 Television news vans parked on Harrison Street at between River Drive and 2nd Street, river in background, 2001
2002.5.57 Construction of River Center in Perry Street, view from Perry Street parking ramp, 1993
2002.5.58 Flooded intersection of Perry Street and Emerson Place [?], Admiral Perry Building at right, Government Bridge in background, view from Perry Street parking ramp, 1993
2002.5.59 35 mm black and white negatives and contact sheet of the 1993 Flood in Davenport including
2002.5.59.1 Lindsay Park, looking towards Village of East Davenport
2002.5.59.2 River Drive from Lindsay Park, looking towards Bettendorf
2002.5.59.3 Temporary Post Office at Alladin Uniform Supply Co. (aka old Sears Building) showing front doors with signs
2002.5.59.4 Temporary Post Office at Alladin Uniform Supply Co, showing people walking in
2002.5.59.5 Temporary Post Office at Alladin Uniform Supply Co, showing people walking in, cars parked in front
2002.5.59.6 Temporary Post Office at Alladin Uniform Supply Co, showing people walking in and cars parked in front
2002.5.59.7 Viewing River from Perry Street parking ramp – Sue Mosley of East Moline with the video camera, her sister-in-law Lisa Marsden of Winfield LA and her daughter Candice
2002.5.59.8 View from Perry Street parking ramp, looking across Perry Street
2002.5.59.9 View from Perry Street parking ramp, looking towards river, showing the American Legion building/Dock Restaurant and Dam 15
2002.5.59.10 View from Perry Street parking ramp, looking west down River Drive
2002.5.59.11 View from Perry Street parking ramp, looking at intersection of Brady and River Drive, LeClaire Park and Centennial Bridge in background
2002.5.59.12 View from Perry Street parking ramp, looking towards LeClaire Park and Iowa Stop Shop with Centennial Bridge in background
2002.5.59.13 Perry Street parking ramp from Brady Street
2002.5.59.14 Employee Howard Wendt spraying water on Firstar drive-thru
2002.5.59.15 Looking down Main Street, President riverboat offices at left
2002.5.59.16 Taken near the corner of Harrison and River Drive; patrol boat in center among the trees
2002.5.59.17 Taken near corner of Harrison and River Drive, Firstar parking lot; patrol boat among the trees
2002.5.60 Flooded intersection of 2nd Street and Pershing, looking towards Government Bridge, July 3, 1993
2002.5.61 2nd Street looking towards Government Bridge from Perry Street parking ramp, July 3, 1993
2002.5.62 Looking east down 2nd Street towards the Government Bridge from Perry Street parking ramp, July 3, 1993
2002.5.63 Flooded Perry Street, looking up Perry Street toward River Center from Perry Street parking ramp, July 3, 1993
2002.5.64 View from Perry Street parking ramp, looking towards Dam 15 and American Legion/Dock restaurant, July 3, 1993
2002.5.65 View of flooded intersection of Brady Street and River Drive with LeClaire Park in background, view from Perry Street parking ramp, July 3, 1993
2002.5.66 View from Perry Street parking ramp, looking towards Dam 15 and American Legion/Dock restaurant, July 3, 1993
2002.5.67 View of flooded 2nd Street looking west from Gaines Street, July 3, 1993
2002.5.68 View of flood from Brady Street, looking towards River Drive and Perry Street parking ramp, showing mural of Bix on side of ramp, July 3, 1993
2002.5.69 Television news vans parked on lot at Brady Street between River Drive and 2nd Street, c. July 3, 1993
2002.5.70 Television news vans parked on lot at Brady Street between River Drive and 2nd Street, July 3, 1993
2002.5.71 View of flooded intersection of Main Street and River Drive, President’ Landing (riverboat casino facility) in background, July 3, 1993
2002.5.72 View of flooded intersection of Main Street and River Drive, people in foreground, Dillon Fountain in background, July 3, 1993
2002.5.73 Looking towards river from corner of 2nd and Main Streets, July 3, 1993
2002.5.74 View of flooded River Drive from Main Street, looking towards President’s Landing, July 3, 1993
2002.5.75 View of flooded River Drive and Main Street intersection from Firstar Bank parking lot, showing onlookers
2002.5.76 View of flooded River Drive looking towards LeClaire Park from Perry Street parking ramp, July 3, 1993
2002.5.77 View of flooded intersection of Ripley Street and River Drive, showing people viewing flood, July 3, 1993
2002.5.78 View of flooded River Drive, looking west from Gaines Street towards John O’Donnell Stadium, July 3, 1993
2002.5.79 View of Union Station surrounded by water from Ripley Street and River Driver, July 3, 1993
2002.5.80 View of flooded River Drive looking towards LeClaire Park from Perry Street parking ramp, July 3, 1993
2002.5.81 National Guardsmen with vehicles along River Drive at Ripley Street, summer 1993
Subject Cross Reference
ARTS—FINE—PAINTING (59.13, 68)
BOATS & BOATING—RECREATIONAL & PLEASURE (16)
BOATS & BOATING—RIVERBOATS—RHYTHM CITY (21, 27)
BOATS & BOATING—SHORELINE (10, 11, 12, 13, 20, 23, 27, 28, 39, 45, 46, 59.2, 59.9, 64, 66)
BRIDGES—CENTENNIAL (25, 26, 28, 42, 46, 59.7, 59.11, 59.12, 65)
BRIDGES—GOVERNMENT (24, 58, 60)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—ADVERTISEMENTS (75)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—BANKING (59.14)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—CONSTRUCTION (57, 63)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—PUBLIC UTILITIES (14)
COMMUNICATION—TELEVISION (17, 18, 19, 48, 49, 53, 56, 69, 70)
DAMS (24, 59.9, 64, 66)
DISASTERS—FLOODS—1900-1999 (58, 59.1-17, 59-81)
DISASTERS—FLOODS—2000-2099 (1-9, 12-56)
HOTEL, MOTEL, RESTAURANT & TAVERN—RESTAURANT (59.9, 59.12, 64, 66)
LAW & LAW ENFORCEMENT—MISC. (59.16-17)
MILITARY & WAR—NATIONAL GUARD (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 45, 81)
MILITARY & WAR—ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL (10)
MONUMENTS & MARKERS—INDIVIDUAL (23, 47, 50, 51, 71, 72)
NATURE—BIRDS (54, 55)
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS—AMERICAN LEGION (59.9, 64, 66)
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS—MISC. (16)
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS—SALVATION ARMY (40)
PARKS & PARK RECREATION—LECLAIRE (20, 28, 39, 59.11, 59.12, 65)
PARKS & PARK RECREATION—LINDSAY (59.1, 59.2)
POSTAL SERVICE—BUILDINGS (59.3-6)
POSTAL SERVICE—MISC. (59.3-6)
RAILROADS—DEPOTS—DAVENPORT (53, 79)
RAILROADS—TRACKS, SIDING, SHOPS, YEARS, SIGNALS (10, 11, 12)
RECREATION—GAMBLING (21, 45, 47, 54, 55, 59.15, 71, 74)
RECREATION—MISC. (10, 11, 12, 13)
RIVERS & CREEKS—MISSISSIPPI (11, 24, 28)
SPORTS—BASEBALL (10, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 78)
TRANSPORTATION—AUTOMOBILE (3, 4, 59.5-6, 59.13)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—ALLEYS & PARKING LOTS (2, 59.7, 59.13, 61, 68)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—BIRD’S EYE & AERIAL VIEWS (27, 33)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—MISC. (57)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—STREET SCENES—BUSINESS—1960-1999 (57, 58, 59.8-17, 60-81)
CITIES—DAVENPORT—STREET SCENES—BUSINESS—2000-2050 (1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 22, 32, 33, 38, 40, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56)
CITIES—ROCK ISLAND—BIRD’S EYE & AERIAL VIEWS (45, 46)
INVENTORY
Fort Berthold Collection 1976-72
Inclusive dates: 1887
SCOPE NOTES: This collection contains 57 photographs taken primarily of Native Americans and their culture in the vicinity of Fort Berthold, Dakota Territory in 1887. 53 of the images are mounted in an album entitled “Fort Berthold Agency D.T. Illustrated 1887.” The photographs in the album were given to George W. Scott (later a Davenport mayor, 1908-1910) while he was superintendent of Indian Schools at Fort Berthold in 1887.
Folder 1
Inventory, notes, loose photographs
Folder 2
Photograph album containing 53 mounted photographs (each
image is titled as listed below):
Page # Image
1 “Remains of Indian Village 1887”
2 “Gros Ventre type” [portrait]
3 “Running Antelope, Sioux Chief” [portrait]
4 “Pawnee Tom” [portrait]
5 “Stmr. Helena at Ft. Berthold”
6 “Turete Mountain Chippewas” [group]
7 “Standing Rock Sioux” [group]
8 “Douglass Creek”
9 “Young Gros Ventres” [portrait]
10a “Commissary Building”
10b “Drying Corn”
11 “Indians logging”
12a “Grave Arickaru Chief”
12b “Village View Grave Yard in distance”
13 “Standing Rock Policeman” [portrait]
14 “Arickaru Squaws” [portrait]
15 “Arickaru Half breed” [portrait]
16 “Missouri River 6 miles above Agency”
17 “Arickarus at grass dance”
18 “Dog Bear at work”
19 “Crows Heart on war path”
20 “Drying corn and squash”
21a “Bad Lands”
21b “Arickaru Tepee”
22 “‘Hole in the Ground’ Gros Ventre” [portrait]
23 “‘Bad Gun’ Mandan Chief” [portrait]
24 “Turete Mountain Chippewas” [group]
25 “Interior Arickaru Dance house”
26 “Gros Ventre father and son” [portrait]
27 “‘Crows Heart’ Mandan [portrait]
28 “‘Iron Eyes’ and family” [group]
29a “‘Foolish Crow’ family [group]
29b “Bad Lands”
30 “Arickarus at Dance” [group]
31 “Drying Corn”
32 “Mission School at Agency” [group]
33a “Rabbit necklace” [portrait]
33b “Bad Lands”
34 “Mandan Braves” [portrait]
35 “Arickaru Dancers [group]
36 “Missouri River at Agency”
37 “The Dead”
38 “Arickarus” [group]
39 “Fighting Bear & Family” [group]
40 “Arickaru Winter Quarters”
41 “Quarters Agency Employees”
42 “‘Good Bear’ Gros Ventre”
43 “In the Bad Lands”
44 “Dead”
45 “Gros Ventre Dancers” [group]
46 Unfinished Arickaru Dance House”
47 “Arickaru Round Lodge”
48 “Bun Boat”
SUBJECTS REPRESENTED IN COLLECTION
BOATS & BOATING–MISC. [48]
BOATS & BOATING–RIVERBOATS–“HELENA” [5]
BRIDGES–MISC. [8]
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY–LUMBER [11, 42]
CEMETERIES & HEADSTONES–MISC. [12a, 37, 44]
ENTERTAINMENT & AMUSEMENT–DANCE [25, 45, 46]
FARMS & FARMING–SPECIAL TYPES–LIVESTOCK [loose]
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–MISC. [41]
INDIANS–HUNTING & AGRICULTURE [loose, 10b, 18, 20, 31]
INDIANS–MISC. [loose]
INDIANS–TRIBES–CHIPPEWA [6, 24]
INDIANS–TRIBES–MISC. [2, 4, 9, 12-15, 21b-23, 25-30,
33-35, 38-40, 42, 45-48]
INDIANS–TRIBES–SIOUX [3, 7]
INDIANS–VILLAGES & HOUSES [loose, 1, 12b, 40, 46, 47]
LAW & LAW ENFORCEMENT–POLICE [13]
MILITARY & WAR–INDIAN [19]
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION–MISC. [loose, 32]
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION–TEACHERS [loose]
TRANSPORTATION–WAGONS & BUGGIES [8]
PORTRAITS-
BAD GUN [23]
CROWS HEART [19, 27]
DOG BEAR [18]
GOOD BEAR [42]
IRON EYES [28]
PAWNEE TOM [4]
RABBIT NECKLACE [33a]
RUNNING ANTELOPE [3]
SCOTT, GEORGE W. [loose]
INVENTORY
B. F. Fort Collection 1990-82
Inclusive dates: 1870-1914 (prominent dates c. 1899-1914)
SCOPE NOTES: This collection contains 293 images. Five commercially-made slide programs account for 92 of these images, while the other 201 were taken by Davenport resident and amateur photographer Benjamin Franklin (B. F.) Fort. Most of the Fort images were taken on a trip to Colorado that B. F. Fort took in the summer of 1914, but approximately 50 of those images relate to local sites. Also included are misc. archival materials, some of which document Fort’s trip to Pike’s Peak.
Much of B. F. Fort’s original camera and developing equipment used to produce these images is also in the Museum’s collection.
Folder 1
Inventory, notes on the Fort family, copy transparencies
Folder 2
Tintype, 3 prints, 2 stereographs, misc. archival materials, original paper sleeves from glass plate negatives
Note: The 287 images that are on glass (lantern slides, glass plate negatives, glass stereograph slides) are stored with the other glass image formats. The commercially made lantern slide programs and many of the lantern slides from B. F. Fort’s trip to Colorado have been removed from their original cases, but the cases, 1990.82.84 and 1990.82.78 are stored with the 3-D collection.
The lantern slides have been entered into the Lantern Slides access database.
Box 1
24 glass negatives (#211-224, 241-250)
Box 2
27 glass negatives (#251-271, 273-275, 280, 281)
Box 3
28 lantern slides (#203-210, 225-240, 276-279)
Box 4
9 glass stereograph slides (#287-295) [not cataloged]
Box 5
“Illustrated song” color slide programs:
1990.82.79 a-r “She’s Sleeping by the Silv’ry Rio Grande” [18 slides]
1990.82.80 a-m “After They Gather the Hay” [13 slides]
1990.82.81 a-j “And A Little Child Shall Lead Them” [10 slides],
Box 6
“Illustrated song” color slide programs:
1990.82.81 k-r “And A Little Child Shall Lead Them” [8 slides]
1990.82.82a-u “A Little Boy in Blue” [21 slides]
1990.82.83 a-n “The Best Thing in Life” [14 slides]
Box 7
1990.82.83 o-r “The Best Thing in Life” [7 slides]
1990.82.86-117 Trip B. F. Fort and family took to Colorado in the summer of 1914. Some images may show B. F. Fort, but identification cannot be confirmed. Most slides have been hand-colored.
Box 8
1990.82.118-160 Trip B. F. Fort and family took to Colorado in the summer of 1914.
Box 9
1990.82.161-201 Trip B. F. Fort and family took to Colorado in the summer of 1914.
SUBJECT HEADINGS REPRESENTED:
ARTS—FINE—PHOTOGRAPHY (177)
ARTS—FINE—SCULPTURE (94)
BOATS & BOATING–RIVERBOATS–MISC. (80, 232-234)
BOATS & BOATING–SHORELINES (234)
BRIDGES–FIRST GOVERNMENT (235)
BRIDGES–MISC. (116, 118, 162, 238, 239)
BRIDGES–THIRD GOVERNMENT (231)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY–ADVERTISEMENTS (240)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY–APPLIANCES (240)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY–CONSTRUCTION (247, 267, 268)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY–DRY GOODS (225, 226)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—MINING (98, 99, 161, 189)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—MISC. (190)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY—PUBLIC UTILITIES (186)
CEMETERIES & HEADSTONES—UNIDENTIFIED (79)
CHURCHES & RELIGION—MISC. (83, 144)
CHURCHES & RELIGION–PRESBYTERIAN—INDIVIDUAL CHURCHES–DAVENPORT (247)
DOCUMENTS & LETTERS (85, 111, 273-279)
ENTERTAINMENT & AMUSEMENT—MISC. (79, 80, 81, 82, 83)
ENTERTAINMENT & AMUSEMENT–THEATRE (230, 240)
FARMS & FARMING–BUILDINGS & BARNYARDS–PRE-1920 (269)
FARMS & FARMING—CROPS—FIELD (89, 80)
GROUPS–IDENTIFIED (242, 254, 255, 260-264)
GROUPS–UNIDENTIFIED (227, 241, 243)
HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS–MISC. (262)
HOTEL, MOTEL, RESTAURANT, TAVERN—HOTELS (158, 173)
HOTEL, MOTEL, RESTAURANT, TAVERN—MISC. (159, 168)
HOTEL, MOTEL, RESTAURANT, TAVERN–TAVERNS (83, 229, 230)
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS—FURNISHINGS (80, 81, 82)
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS—MISC. (86)
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–RURAL–EXTERIORS–IDENTIFIED (241)
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–RURAL–EXTERIORS–UNIDENTIFIED (79, 242, 244)
HOUSES & HOUSES—SPECIAL TYPES—STONE (132)
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–URBAN–EXTERIORS–UNIDENTIFIED (236)
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–URBAN–INTERIORS–IDENTIFIED (249-251)
HOUSES & HOUSEHOLDS–URBAN–INTERIORS–UNIDENTIFIED (248)
INDIANS—MISC. (147, 148)
MILITARY & WAR–CIVIL WAR–BANDS (82)
MILITARY & WAR–CIVIL WAR–BATTLES (82, 280, 281)
MILITARY & WAR–CIVIL WAR—MISC. (82)
MILITARY & WAR–ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL (231-233)
MILITARY & WAR—MISC. (82, 83)
MILLS—WATER WHEELS (80)
MONUMENTS & MARKERS—INDIVIDUALS (195)
MONUMENTS & MARKERS—MISC. (90)
MUSIC–BANDS (272)
MUSIC—CHORSUS & SINGERS (79, 80, 81, 82, 83)
NATURE—FLOWERS & PLANTS (86, 141, 154, 180, 181, 200, 282)
NATURE—MISC. (124, 174, 201)
NATURE–SCENES (79, 97, 101, 106-108, 110, 128, 129, 131, 134-139, 142, 146, 149-153, 155, 156, 160, 165, 170, 182, 183, 187, 188, 191, 203-205, 208, 209, 214, 221, 224, 237, 270)
NEWSPAPERS & PERIODICALS—NEWSPAPERS—MISC. (197, 198)
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS–I.O.O.F. (273-278)
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS—MISC. (83)
PARADES (82, 83)
PARKS & PARK RECREATION–BLACKHAWK WATCH TOWER (257, 258)
PARKS & PARK RECREATION—MISC. (122-137, 192, 193, 201)
POSTAL SERVICE—MISC. (172)
RAILROADS—CARS—EXTERIOR (194)
RAILROADS—DEPOTS—MISC. (79, 163, 192, 193)
RAILROADS—ENGINES (79, 163, 194)
RAILROADS–MISC. (87, 100, 109, 110, 119, 120, 142, 169, 175, 176, 205, 222)
RAILROADS—TRACKS, SIDINGS, SHOPS, YARDS, SIGNALS (164, 167, 191)
RECREATION–CAMPING OR “OUTINGS” (284)
RECREATION–CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES (83, 245, 246, 283)
RECREATION—MISC. (92, 98, 103, 106, 140, 143, 157, 177, 178, 183-185)
RECREATION–PICNICS (241, 257, 260)
RIVERS & CREEKS—MISC. (79, 80, 87, 97, 116, 118, 121, 165, 166)
ROADS & HIGHWAYS—UNSURFACTED (79, 121, 122, 139)
SOCIAL LIFE & CUSTOMS–CLOTHING–1850-1919 (80, 81, 83, 84, 259)
SOCIAL LIFE & CUSTOMS–FAMILY ACTIVITIES (266A, B)
SOCIAL LIFE & CUSTOMS–FRIENDSHIP (80, 83)
SOCIAL LIFE & CUSTOMS—MISC. (81, 83
SOCIAL LIFE & CUSTOMS–PETS (248, 263-265)
TOOLS & WEAPONS–WEAPONS (232, 233)
TRANSPORTATION–BICYCLE (245, 246)
TRANSPORTATION—HORSEBACK (96, 143, 155, 171, 176, 178, 179, 199)
TRANSPORTATION—MISC. (104, 105, 196)
TRANSPORTATION–TROLLIES, INTER-URBANS, & HORSECARS (114, 206, 229)
TRANSPORTATION–WAGONS & BUGGIES (95, 113, 216, 217)
TRAVEL (84-202, 205-207, 210-223, 284)
CITIES–DAVENPORT–STREET SCENES–BUSINESS–1900-1919 (225, 226)
CITIES—MISC. (83, 90, 99, 112, 113, 115, 117, 145)
PORTRAITS:
COLEMAN, RUTH (248)
FORT, CAROLYN M. (251)
FORT, CLARA (249-251)
FORT, GERTRUDE (249-252)
UNIDENTIFIED CHILD (253, 271)
UNIDENTIFIED MAN (228, 256)
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN (256)
INVENTORY
Free Studio of Photography Collection 2011-007
Date
1887-1940
Scope Notes
This collection consists of 24 black and white photographs related to the Free Studio. Folder one contains photographs of Free family members and folder two contains photos of the studio, Free home and other images shot by the studio. These images were purchased at the estate sale in April 2010.
Frank A. Free has his studio located at 1509 Brady Street; 1512 Brady Street and then starting in 1912 at 1426 Brady Street. His son Henry (Bud) took over the studio. After his death in 1968, Henry’s wife Lois continued the business.
Family info:
• Frank A. Free married to Emma
• Francis A. Free b. 1901
• Henry Free b. 1907
o Lois
• Mindy
• Gwendolyn
• Helen, sister??
Image Description
Folder 1
2011.7.2 Grandma Free portrait
2011.7.3 Portrait of Frank A. Free seated at desk, c. 1898
2011.7.4 Portrait of Frank A. Free, [c. 1898]
2011.7.5 Portrait of Francis E. Free, May 20, 1902
2011.7.6-7 Portrait of Francis E. Free, 1902
2011.7.8 Portrait of Frank A. [Dada] & Nook Free, Fall 1902;
2011.7.9 Free Family, 1887
2011.7.10 Group of women, probably Free Family, taken at Free home at 2030 Farnam, Sept. 1901
2011.7.11 Helen & Buddy Free with father’s “New Ford”, 1929
Folder 2
2011.7.17 Ruins of Watch Tower Inn, July 4, 1892
2011.7.12 F. A Free Portrait Studio, [1509?] Brady Street, 1897
2011.7.13 Free Studio at 1512 Brady, [c. 1900]
2011.7.14 Free Studio and garage at 1426 Brady. [c. 1930]
2011.7.15 Free Studio at 1426 Brady with man [Frank A. Free?} and auto, [c. 1940]
2011.7.16 Backyard of probably the Free house at 2030 Farnam, 1903
2011.7.18 Threshing wheat with steam engine, people in front of equipment [c. 1906]
2011.7.19 Threshing wheat with steam engine, Aug. 29, 1906; people identified as Miss Scherer, Miss Shulla, Miss Beardse, and Nook Free”
2011.7.20 Interior of the King Machine Shop, Moline, IL date
2011.7.21 Ruins of mill fire, Davenport, Sept. 1901
2011.7.22 Exterior of Stork Roost, showing several tents and people in an auto, [c. 1905]
2011.7.23 Group seating in front of sign “Stork Roost”, [c. 1905]
Oversized photos (14 x 11”)
2011.7.24 black newspaper boy
2011.7.25 Fred Rock, holding newspaper, for his 100th birthday, 1935
Subject Cross-Reference
Business & Industry—Advertisements (12)
Business & Industry—Employees (20)
Business & Industry—Machinery (20)
Business & Industry—Photography (12, 13, 14, 15)
Entertainment & Amusement—Misc. (22, 23)
Ethnic & Minority Groups—Black Americans (24)
Farms & Farming—Crops—Field (18, 19)
Farms & Farming—Equipment & Machinery—Steam-Powered (18, 19)
Fires & Fire Departments—Fires (17, 21)
Houses & Households—Gardens (16)
Houses & Households—Urban—Exterior—Identified (13, 14, 15)
Mills—Sawmills (21)
Newspapers & Periodicals—Misc. (24)
Parks & Park Recreation—Blackhawk Watch Tower (17)
Transportation—Automobile (11, 15, 22)
Portrait—Free, Grandma (2)
Portrait—Rock, Fred (25)
INVENTORY
Freeman Wedding Collection 1999-28
Inclusive dates: December 19, 1943
Scope Notes: This collection contains 5 copy negatives of original photographs in the donor’s possession. The collection documents the weeding of Harriet Ginsberg and Richard Freemen held at [bride’s] family home at 500 West 56th Street in Des Moines, IA. These images provide contextual documentation for silver bowls and similar pieces which are part of the same donation.
1999.28.11 Harriet and Richard Freeman cutting wedding cake
1999.28.12 Richard and Harriet Freeman seated with bride’s father and mother J. D. and Rae Ginsberg, and groom’s mother May Freeman
1999.28.13 Harriett Freeman with bridesmaids Louise Light and Elaine Ginsberg
1999.28.14 Bridge and groom kissing.
1999.28.15 Formal wedding portrait of Harriet Freeman
Subject Cross Reference
SOCIAL LIFE & CUSTOMS–CLOTHING–1920-1959 (1999.28.13, 15)
SOCIAL LIFE & CUSTOMS–WEDDINGS (1999.28.11-15)
PORTRAIT–FREEMAN, HARRIET (1999.28.15)
INVENTORY
Alice French Collection, II
Dates: 1890-1966
Scope Notes: This is a small collection containing eight portraits of Miss French, who wrote under the pen name Octave Thanet. There are also two images of her home exterior, and one of her living room.
