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!
Reminiscences and Civil War Echoes from Magnolia and Henry
A sprawling reminiscence survey recounts Magnolia Iowa's school history from 1837 to 1918, Civil War soldier service, local rail development, and women’s club work. It blends Magnolia memories, Magnolia schoolhouses, and Henry Illinois letters with tales of old homes and community life. It notes Magnolia’s early education, the 1901 railroad arrival, and ongoing nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Ottawa
Shaubena
Tdian
Hennepin
Putnam
Fort Wilbern
Penu
Wisconsin
Putnam County
Magnolias Township
Magnolia
Mr Mitchell
Ed Spencer
Seminary
Noortheastern
Flaver Baker
Capt Haws
Jaen
Henry
John Faris
Mount Ayr
George Burt
Henry Republican
Henrys Col Stone
Uncle
John Wo Jones
Fo Ruasiiynd
Jones
Patie Leerhaya
van Tava
Henrys Courier
Woodward
John Winn
Presbyterian Church
Hoistra
Jonny Futter
Herspire Ju
Glendale
Calbeacon
Mr Dickinson
Everett
Robert Clark
Warren
Hutchins
Johnine
Frank Dennis
Fred Raymond
Henry Red Man
Soniday School
Santa Fe
T of & N
Devlin
Tainois
James Faris
Furat
James