Iowa, Poweshiek County, School Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains school records (Teacher Term Reports) for Poweshiek County in Iowa. The records range from 1895-1941. Records will be added if more become available

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 * Name of Pupil
 * Age

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Iowa.
 * Iowa Guided Research
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Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Iowa, Poweshiek County, school records, 1895-1941

Related FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

 * Iowa, Poweshiek County Probate, School, and Court Records, 1850-1954
 * Iowa, Poweshiek County Land Records, 1855-1934

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