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State Historical Society of Iowa announces finalists for Shambaugh book award


State Historical Society of Iowa announces finalists for Shambaugh book award
Special to the Register
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“A Mighty Fine Road: A History of the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad Company,” by H. Roger Grant
Iowa history is full of fascinating stories. A few of the best ones receive special recognition from the State Historical Society of Iowa, which bestows its annual Benjamin F. Shambaugh Award on the most significant book about Iowa history published during the previous year.
The society named the award after one of its former leaders, an early 20th century champion of Iowa history, and has short-listed the following three books for this year’s prize, which will be announced in late May. ....

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State Historical Society of Iowa announces finalists for Shambaugh book award

State Historical Society of Iowa announces finalists for Shambaugh book award
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Iowa History Month: The Legacy of 'Tama Jim' Wilson


Iowa History Month: The Legacy of Tama Jim Wilson
Candy Streed-Welch, Special to the Register
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James “Tama Jim” Wilson, pictured here around 1870, served as an Iowa Congressman and the fourth U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
With Tom Vilsack’s return as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the 25th anniversary of the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area, we recognize Iowans’ unprecedented leadership in American agriculture.
Five Iowans have led the U.S. Department of Agriculture since its founding in 1862. That’s more than any other state, and their collective leadership has influenced food production throughout the world. James Wilson, Edwin T. Meredith, the father and son duo of Henry C. Wallace and Henry A. Wallace, and Tom Vilsack have shaped policies for agriculture, conservation, rural life, food and nutrition programs, and much more. ....

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