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Fremont County (Iowa)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf: Library Of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Elvira Gaston Platt papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0181
Abstract

Teacher and abolitionist who assisted fleeing slaves on the Underground Railroad while living in Fremont County, Iowa. Taught school to Pawnee children in Pennsylvania and Nebraska.

Dates: 1853-1974

John R. Hansen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0300
Abstract

This collection is compiled of various documents of John Robert Hansen, Iowa politician.

Dates: 1965-1967

Mann Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0161
Abstract

Civil War letters and military records of Asahel Mann, Jr., John Mann, and William Mann, all of whom were members of Co. A, 4th regiment, Iowa Cavalry.

Dates: 1861-1913; Majority of material found within 1851-1866

Modern Idea Club of Thurman Iowa records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0535
Abstract

Fremont County, Iowa women's club that was responsible for opening a public library in the small town of Thurman in 1936.

Dates: 1902-1998