This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Black Santas showcased in Iowa museums and libraries
Patricia Sanders-Hall’s Afrocentric Santa collection goes on display at the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids through Jan. 3 and at the Coralville Public Library from Dec. 1 to Jan. 3. The exhibits accompany Deck the District events and a Kwanzaa table, highlighting diverse holiday traditions and cultural pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Sanders-Hall
Doris Montag
Santa Claus
Montag
Iowa City
Sanders-Hall
Kansas City
Coralville Public Library
Fifth St
St. Nicholas
Turkey
Santa
Clement C. Moore
Saint Nicholas
Thomas Nast
New Bohemia
Czech Village
Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Felicite Wolfe
Brianna Kim