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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 |
2018.018.074b |
Credit line |
Cedar Falls Historical Society - Cedar Falls, Iowa |
Description |
Soapbox Derby car sponsored by Doerfer Division, built and driven by Mike Jerke in 1978 and 1979. Mike Jerke and his father (Marlyn) built this in 1978 in Cedar Falls. Mike raced in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Warren, Ohio (pre Akron, Ohio race). Mike was 11-12 when he built the car. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
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 |
People |
Jerke, Marlyn Jerke, Mike |
Subjects |
Racing Construction industry |
Relation |
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Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
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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. |
