Object Record

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1 of 1977

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Metadata

Object Name

Car, Racing

Source

Cedar Falls Historical Society

Iowa History Era Tag

Expansion, Confrontation & the Farm Crisis (1964-1990)

Chronological Tag

Contemporary United States (1968-present)

Catalog Number

2018.018.074a

Credit line

Cedar Falls Historical Society - Cedar Falls, Iowa

Description

Soapbox Derby car sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan, built and driven by Terri Jerke in 1977 and 1978. Terri Jerke and her father (Marlyn) built this in 1977 in Cedar Falls. Terri raced in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Terri was 12-13 when she built the car.

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Additional Research & Sources

This object may be used for lessons in:

SS.K.17. Compare life in the past to life today.

SS.1.8. Identify students’ own cultural practices and those of others within the community and around the world.

SS.3.9. Compare and contrast the treatment of a variety of demographic groups in the past and present.

SS.4.7. Explain causes of conflict or collaboration among different social groups.

SS.4.8. Evaluate how civic virtues and democratic principles have guided or do guide governments, societies, and/or communities. (21st century skills)

SS.6.14. Explain how groups form in our society, and how groups, as well as the individuals within those groups, can influence each other.

SS-Soc.9-12.13. Explain the formation of groups and the creation and development of societal norms and values.

SS-US.9-12.13. Analyze how diverse ideologies impacted political and social institutions during eras such as Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, and the Civil Rights movement.

Primary/Secondary Source

Significant - Local

County Tag

Black Hawk

Subjects

Racing
Banking industry

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Banking industry

Legal Status

Ownership of this resource is held by the Cedar Falls Historical Society and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney.