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Monthly Archives: November 2010
History of the Butterfly, Part 45: The treaty
“Whereas, under certain lawless and desperate leaders a formidable band, consisting a large portion of the Sac and Fox nation, left their country in April last, and, in violation of treaties, commenced an unprovoked war on unsuspecting and defenseless citizens … Continue reading
Posted in American Indians, Black Hawk, Fox tribe, Iowa History, Meskwaki, Mesquaki, Powasheek, Poweshiek, The History of the Butterfly
Tagged Black Hawk, Iowa, Mesquaki, Poweshiek, Winfield Scott
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History of the Butterfly, Part 44: Himself writes about Scott
“Himself” writes in his memoirs: Conferences were held with the Menominees and Sioux, and treaties signed with—first the Winnebagoes, and next with the confederate Sacs and Foxes, in separate general councils. There was a second commissioner, united with Scott, in … Continue reading
Posted in American Indians, Black Hawk, Fox tribe, Iowa History, Meskwaki, Mesquaki, Powasheek, Powasheek, Poweshiek, The History of the Butterfly
Tagged Keokuk, Meskwaki, Poweshiek, Winfield Scott
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History of the Butterfly, Part 43: General Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott was a success! By golly, was he a success! His memoirs (two volumes) were written by “Himself.” Scott referred to Himself in the third person: “Scott preceded the detachments…” etc. Winfield Scott is a part of the history of the butterfly, … Continue reading
History of the Butterfly, Part 42: More about Helen Parker
If you have been following this blog, you know that the History of the Butterfly is about events related to Oarisma poweshiek, the Poweshiek Skipper. The description of the butterfly was published under Henry Webster Parker’s name, but I have suggested … Continue reading
Another Landscape
Here is a photo I liked. This pump is in a farm field along the road between Pella and New Sharon, Iowa.
A Farm Shed
Back before digital overtook film, I was really into photography. I did mostly close-up stuff, but also did a little bit of landscape. I never considered this photograph of a shed near Oskaloosa, Iowa one of my better shots, but … Continue reading
Hazelnuts
About ten years ago we planted a couple of hazelnut bushes at our place. It took about seven or eight years before they started producing nuts. Now they are thick, at least on one of the bushes. The only problem … Continue reading
History of the Butterfly, Part 41: Helen’s Life and a New Mystery
Last Friday I went to the third floor of The University of Iowa’s Main Library, and visited the “Iowa Women’s Archives”. I was hoping to find some information about Helen Eliza Fitch Parker there. The archives of the Bradley Family listed … Continue reading
