Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Book |
Source |
Figge Art Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945) |
Catalog Number |
2018.073.008 |
Credit line |
Figge Art Museum |
Description |
This book, titled Farm on the Hill, was written by Madeline Darrough Horn. It was first published in 1936. The plot follows two young boys named Bill and Tom on a family farm in the Midwest during the mid-1930s. When this book was published, it was instantly a hit due to Horn's notoriety and the illustrator Grant Wood. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
This book connects to the following standard: Standard SS-US.9-12.2 Iowans Influence US History: A lesson could be created on famous authors from Iowa. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - Local |
County Tag |
Scott |
People |
Wood, Grant Horn, Madeline Darrough |
Multimedia Links |
Click here to view/hear the file. |
Search Terms |
Arts & Culture Literature |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Figge Art Museum 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. |
