Proposal for World War I memorial. Fallen soldier lifting a torch. Proposal presented in August of 1932 at the Iowa American Legion Convention in Ft. Dodge, IA.
Christian Petersen papers, RS 26/02/52, Iowa State University, Special Collections and University Archives.
Scrapbook, Edgar Harlan papers, Drake University Archives.
Date
c. 1932-33
Material
n/a
Description
Proposal for World War I memorial. Fallen soldier lifting a torch. Proposal presented in August of 1932 at the Iowa American Legion Convention in Ft. Dodge, IA.
Markings
Inscription: To you from falling hands we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high.
Provenance / Location
Location unknown, presumed destroyed.
Alternate Title(s)
Previously known as Carry On
Notes / Sources
Image in Papers, SC, Box 8 f.1; Des Moines Tribune, Aug. 1, 1932; Exhibition: Des Moines Register, Aug. 13, 1933.
Christian Petersen papers, RS 26/02/52, Iowa State University, Special Collections and University Archives.
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