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Object Name |
Table, Chiropractor's |
Source |
Dover Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.013.007 |
Credit line |
Dover Museum - New London, Iowa |
Description |
This portable chiropractor's table was used by Dr. Frank C. Luetkehans, a World War I veteran, when he was a student at Palmer College in Davenport. He then practiced from 1929-1975 in his New London home. During World War ll, he was appointed to the local Civil Defense Committee to educate the town on safely in event of an attack. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Changes in a lesson on the medical advances of the early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Luetkehans had practiced as a chiropractor in New London for several years with prior experience in Salem, Iowa where he had worked for 5 years. His grandfather, Henry Luetkehans, came from Westphalia Germany by ship in 1852 and landed in New Orleans. Henry and his wife had a son (Frank Senior) before moving up North to West Point, Iowa. Frank met his wife Katherine in Iowa and had a son (Frank Junior). |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.040 Biographical Review of Henry County, Iowa 2018.045.110- History of Medicine in Iowa 2018.045.154- Buggies, Blizzards and Babies 2018.045.158- The History of Henry County |
Primary/Secondary Source |
General primary source |
County Tag |
Henry |
People |
Luetkehans, Frank C. |
Relation |
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Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Business & Industry Health & Wellness Palmer College Chiropractic Chiropractors |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Dover 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. |
