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State Historical Society of Iowa

The State Historical Society of Iowa is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

It serves as the offical historical repository for the State of Iowa and also provides grants, public education, and outreach about Iowa history and archaeology.

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Iowa Quilt Research Project
State Historical Society of Iowa

Iowa Quilt Research Project

State Historical Society of Iowa

Iowa; United States

The State Historical Society of Iowa houses the Mary A. Barton Collection, documenting the creation of quilts from 1840-1920. SHSI also holds documentation for over 2500 quilts registered with the Iowa Quilt Research Project.

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Mary Barton: Iowa Quilt Collector

Roberts, Elise Schebler

Mary Barton: Iowa Quilt Collector

Roberts, Elise Schebler

2011

Elise Schebler Roberts describes the quilting life of Mary Barton, an Iowa Quilt Collector. Roberts describes Barton as being enthusiastic, preserving, detailed and ahead of her time.

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