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Clive

Historical Society

Swanson Park
86th & Swanson Blvd.

  

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Clive
        - - - as told by Mildred Swanson

The following is a collection of stories and articles written by Mildred in the 1960s to the 1980s.  They are hers and hers alone and give us some insight as to what Clive was like in the early years.  At least from her view point.  Please respect these stories.  They are all we have, for no one else has come forward with any other descriptions.  PLEASE do NOT copy.  They are her legacy for everyone and she very much wanted them to be published.  Never in her wildest imagination could she have foreseen that they could be shared in this manner.  --Linda (I ask your patience as I get them written.)

bulletThe General Store
bulletLooking Glass - a Poem written in 1981
bulletThe Neighborhood
bulletAcross the Street
bulletWhere the Winds Used to Sing
bulletGovernment Housing in the 1930s
bulletFourth of July in Clive around 1917
bulletSchool Secretaries
bulletA sledding Experience
bulletA Young Adventurer
bulletBen Shepherd - A former Slave
bulletBen Shepherd - Thank You Uncle Ben
bulletSena Swanson
bulletThe Andersons - One of three minority families.
bulletWhat Ever Happened to Strolling?
bulletPorch Conditioning
bulletThe Country Doctor
bulletVisiting Pastors
bulletEvery Child needs some track to call his own
bulletOld Depots
bulletHobo with Pockets
bulletWhen Mother's Reputation Rode the Rails
bulletThe Old Blacksmith Shop
bulletChristmas Schedule
bulletThe Crick (Creek)
bulletApple Day is here
bulletThe Old Skating Pond
bulletWalnut Picking Time
bulletOn the Street Where We Lived
bulletCarefree Summer Vacations
bulletJuly 4th
bulletSchool Days, School Days
bulletThe Old Country School

 

Clive Historical Society
8641 Swanson Blvd.
PO Box 22043
Clive, IA  50325
Established - 1989

For more information or to make an appointment to visit the Museum contact Linda
We would love to have you and welcome any chance to give a personal tour. 
Come with your lunch and visit the park.  Our windows are always good for a "look see."