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Object Name

Stand

Source

Colfax Historical Museum

Iowa History Era Tag

Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939)

Chronological Tag

The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)

Catalog Number

2018.072.025

Credit line

Colfax Historical Museum

Description

This front cover pictures a portable stand called the Kwikup 1-Way. Its 100% portable and has a quick and easy set up. The advertisement shows the many size options the stand comes in, fitting to any customer needs. If a customer does not see a size they like, a stand tent can be ordered to fit their needs. The Close-To-Nature company was established in 1908 with its first products hot off the line in 1910. The founder, W.H. Monroe, and sales manager, Paul Monroe, created an industry off of agriculture technology and tourist necessities for camping and special outdoor events.

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Additional Research & Sources

This object connect with the following standard:

Standard SS.4.25 Technological Change: A lesson could be created on the Kwikup 1-Way portable stand.

Standard SS-US.9-12.2 Iowans Influence US History: A lesson could be created on the impact W.H. Monroe and his inventions had on Americans. A possible lesson on small town businesses could also be created.

Primary/Secondary Source

Significant - Local

County Tag

Jasper

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Business & Industry
Business people
Technology

Legal Status

Ownership of this resource is held by the Colfax Historical 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.