Papers, 1911-1959.

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Papers, 1911-1959.

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This collection contains material collected by George J. Ormsby relating to the Cow War in eastern Iowa and the Farmers' Holiday Movement as well as a scrapbook of Des Moines Register editorials written by editor Harvey Ingham. The material relating to the Cow War and the Farmers' Holiday Movement consists mainly of newspaper clippings, but also includes correspondence, petitions, and printed material. The editorials by Harvey Ingham cover a wide range of subjects, including World War II, farm policy, political figures, political figures, political disputes, and social issues. With the exception of the Harvey Ingham scrapbook, the original materials are restricted, and photocopies are available for use. Additional material related to the Farmers' Holiday Movement may be found in MS-461.

2.5 linear ft. (2 document boxes and 2 oversize boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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National Farmers' Holiday Association (U.S.)

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Ormsby, George J.

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George J. Ormsby was a farmer in Tipton, Iowa. He was a friend of Paul Moore and J.W. Lenker, who were arrested because of their involvement in the eastern Iowa Cow War. As a member of the National Farmers Union, he participated in efforts to have Moore and Lenker released and pardoned by circulating petitions, raising money, and writing to state officials. In this the Union was successful with the parole of Moore and Lenker on August 16, 1934, and their pardon in the following year...

Ingham, Harvey, 1858-1949

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Editor of newspaper: Des Moines register, 1902-1943. From the description of Odds and ends. 1913-ca. 1936. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 701563319 ...

Reno, Milo.

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