Rebuilding the Coralville Mill Dam, 1860s-1870s
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About twenty men work repair construction on the wooden dam. Whether these repairs were needed due to the result of age, use, or ice damage is unknown.
Behind the workers along the bank of the river are the Coralville mills. Starting from the left is part of the Woolen Mill, then the Close Paper Mill, and then Clark's Flour Mill (Lovetinsky et al., p. 14).
*Lest We Forget dates this photograph 1843-1844. However, as the Close Paper Mill was built in 1865, and the Woolen Mill (later to be the Pearl Oat Mill) in 1866, the 1843 is far too early. Walch, on page 31 of his book, dates this photograph at 1891; again, however, the Close Paper Mill was completely destroyed in an explosion in 1875. A more accurate estimated date would be late 1860s-mid 1870s - and likely closer to the 1866 or 1867, as it looks like the Close Paper Mill is still under construction.
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Late 1860s- mid 1870s
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Iowa City Soldier's Aid Society of the Civil War, 1860s
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A formal group photograph of the Iowa City Soldier's Aid Society of the Civil War. A painted background of curtains, a column, and a pitcher can be seen behind them. This women's group would meet to sew and knit for the soldiers and veterans of the American Civil War. Members of the group included Elizabeth Dennis and Jane Kirkwood, Governor Samuel Kirkwood's wife (not pictured).
Standing left to right: Nettie Aylworth, Celina H. Stephen, Mrs. George M. Ryerson, Martha Lee, Mrs. Z.C. Luse, and Mrs. George Preston.
Sitting left to right: Phoebe J. Sanders, Fannie L. Fracker, Mrs. N.H. Brainerd, Mrs. C.W. Dodder, Mrs. Franklin Kimball, and Elizabeth Dennis (Lovetinsky et al., p. 8).
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1860s
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Frances (Robinson) Paintin, 1860s
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The child Frances "Frankie" Robinson sits in a three wheeled baby carriage; the top cover has been folded down. Frances wears a light colored dress with a pattern around her neck, waist, and hemline. She raises one hand to her ear; while the other provides a thumb for her mouth.
Frances (Robinson) Paintin was born on December 20, 1864 to Charles and Nancy (Wilton) Robinson in Iowa City. She had three brothers: Louis, Glenn, and C. Fred.
In 1895, Frances married John Paintin, son of John and Mary (Prior) Paintin. The couple had one son: Edwin "Ned" (Lovetinsky et al., p. 122).
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