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.
Published onDec 13, 2023
11. To You From Falling Hands
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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