Iowa, Black Hawk County, Waterloo, World War I Pledge Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes index and images of donation pledge cards from Waterloo families who donated to war bond drives supporting the nation during World War I.

Additional records are available on microfilm at the Family History Library and at family history centers. Please check the Family History Library Catalog for details about records on microfilm.

What Can these Records Tell Me?
This collection may include:
 * Name of person
 * Address
 * Amount pledged
 * Date of purchase

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 * County of residence
 * City of residence

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