Ambrose R. Powers autobiographical volumes, 1963-1964.

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Ambrose R. Powers autobiographical volumes, 1963-1964.

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Three volumes (entirely hand crafted and hand printed by Powers) of illustrated autobiographical narratives recalling his experiences from 1907 to 1964. The narratives are generally presented in the style of a novel related in the third person. The subject matter of the illustrations includes print office equipment, workers and owners; World War I experiences (including time spent with the 48th Artillery Headquarter Company); the "Roaring Twenties;" the Great Depression; and the World War II homefront in Des Moines. The first volume (The old print shop) covers the period from 1907 to 1914, when Ambrose was in Shelby, Minburn and at the State University of Iowa. The second volume (City of certainties) covers his experiences in Des Moines and as a soldier in World War I, from 1914-1920. The final volume (Between wars) covers the period from 1920 to 1964 in Des Moines.

1.5 linear ft. (3 v.)

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...

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Powers, Ambrose R.

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Powers grew up in Shelby, Iowa and worked in the press room of the Minden news where he learned the print trade from his uncle. He studied art at the State University of Iowa and served as the staff illustrator for the yearbook and student paper. He later moved to Des Moines where he worked with various printing companies, joined the local typographical union and sharpened his skills as an engraver and cartoonist. From the description of Ambrose R. Powers autobiographical volumes, 19...