Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Source |
Hancock County Historical Society |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Statewide Settlement (1869-1896) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.051.027 |
Credit line |
Hancock County Historical Society - Britt, Iowa |
Description |
Clara Schaffer (pictured far right) was one of Hancock County's early businesswomen. In addition to operating a successful hat and dress-making business, Schaffer also gave dress-making lessons to the younger women of Goodell, Iowa. This photograph shows Schaffer with some of her students. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy in a lesson on early town development and businesses of Iowa during the late 1800s and early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Goodell, Iowa was founded in 1884 in the Avery Township. The land that became the site of the town was owned by the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Falls, & Northwestern Land Company. The land was surveyed by Leroy Grant and the town began to establish businesses along main street as residents joined the town, such as the State Savings Bank in 1892. |
County Tag |
Hancock |
People |
Schaffer, Clara |
Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Business & Industry Towns Millinery Clothing & dress Clothing industry Business enterprises Business people |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Hancock County 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. |
