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In December of 1863 a Civil War prison camp was established on Rock Island, an island in the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa. Over the following twenty months the camp would house a total of over 12,000 prisoners-of-war from the South of whom almost 2,000 would perish there. This video documentary draws on prisoners' letters, photographs, and other documents to tell the story of the prison. It focuses especially on how Rock Island gained the undeserved reputation as the "Andersonville of the North." View a trailer for the documentary here.
In December of 1863 a Civil War prison camp was established on Rock Island, an island in the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa. Over the following twenty months the camp would house a total of over 12,000 prisoners-of-war from the South of whom almost 2,000 would perish there. This video documentary draws on prisoners' letters, photographs, and other documents to tell the story of the prison. It focuses especially on how Rock Island gained the undeserved reputation as the "Andersonville of the North." View a trailer for the documentary here.
From the late 1920s until the early 1940s, annual national corn husking contests drew over 100,000 spectators and were prominent on the national scene. The rise in popularity of corn husking contests and their role in buoying spirits during the Depression are unique in American history. Using film from the era, this video documentary portrays the rich farm heritage of corn husking contests.
From the late 1920s until the early 1940s, annual national corn husking contests drew over 100,000 spectators and were prominent on the national scene. The rise in popularity of corn husking contests and their role in buoying spirits during the Depression are unique in American history. Using film from the era, this video documentary portrays the rich farm heritage of corn husking contests.
By Curtis C. Roseman. Swedish immigrants Gustaf Adoph Johnson and Selma Anna Sofia Carlson built a family and a career in a Midwestern town during the early twentieth century. Drawing on detailed records left by Gust, this book tells the story of his carpentry and contracting activities, most especially the eighty houses he built. It also tells the story of Gust and Selma's family, their activities, travels, and tragedies, using family letters, diaries, and other family records.
By Curtis C. Roseman. Swedish immigrants Gustaf Adoph Johnson and Selma Anna Sofia Carlson built a family and a career in a Midwestern town during the early twentieth century. Drawing on detailed records left by Gust, this book tells the story of his carpentry and contracting activities, most especially the eighty houses he built. It also tells the story of Gust and Selma's family, their activities, travels, and tragedies, using family letters, diaries, and other family records.
By Curtis C. Roseman and Diann Moore. Since Wharton Field House opened in 1928 and Browning Field in 1912, these two adjacent Moline, Illinois facilities have hosted thousands of events and activities. Utilizing over 450 illustrations, this book describes the rich history of sports, entertainment, and other gatherings at Wharton and Browning. The book includes numerous colorful stories of people and events there, and also chronicles the origins and development of these two historic places.
By Curtis C. Roseman and Diann Moore. Since Wharton Field House opened in 1928 and Browning Field in 1912, these two adjacent Moline, Illinois facilities have hosted thousands of events and activities. Utilizing over 450 illustrations, this book describes the rich history of sports, entertainment, and other gatherings at Wharton and Browning. The book includes numerous colorful stories of people and events there, and also chronicles the origins and development of these two historic places.
Douglas Brinkley said, "If I were to pick the symbol, to put my thumb on a map of where that connection between East and West began, it was not at the arch in St. Louis (that's for Lewis and Clark history). The real beginning of connection east and west was the bridge that connected Rock Island, Illinois, with Davenport, Iowa."
Douglas Brinkley said, "If I were to pick the symbol, to put my thumb on a map of where that connection between East and West began, it was not at the arch in St. Louis (that's for Lewis and Clark history). The real beginning of connection east and west was the bridge that connected Rock Island, Illinois, with Davenport, Iowa."
A description of all bridges, past and present, on the Mississippi and Rock Rivers in the Quad Cities area of Illinois and Iowa. Included are bridges on the Mississippi at Muscatine and Clinton, Iowa, and Savanna, Illinois. Photographs or other images of each bridge are included.
A description of all bridges, past and present, on the Mississippi and Rock Rivers in the Quad Cities area of Illinois and Iowa. Included are bridges on the Mississippi at Muscatine and Clinton, Iowa, and Savanna, Illinois. Photographs or other images of each bridge are included.
The Trader at Rock Island tells the story of George Davenport and his entry into the Indian trade and his eventual transition into services and businesses marketed toward the new settlers. After the Black Hawk War Davenport promoted land development as the frontier turned from Indian land to commercial centers of industry. By the time of Davenport’s murder in 1845, the cities now known today as the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois were in their infancy.
The Trader at Rock Island tells the story of George Davenport and his entry into the Indian trade and his eventual transition into services and businesses marketed toward the new settlers. After the Black Hawk War Davenport promoted land development as the frontier turned from Indian land to commercial centers of industry. By the time of Davenport’s murder in 1845, the cities now known today as the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois were in their infancy.
