Georgie Klevar Collection
A collection of documents organized by Georgie Klevar, Decorah resident and former ESL teacher in Postville. These materials document various events related to diversity in Postville that took place before the immigration raid.
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Postville High School 2013 commencement program
Postville High School
The program for the 2013 Postville High School commencement ceremony.
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ESL recognition ceremony program
A program for the recognition ceremony for immigrants who completed the English as a second language program offered through the Decorah Public Library, Luther College, Northeast Iowa Community College, and Postville Community Schools. The ceremony was held on May 26, 2005.
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Newspaper article recognizes ESL student ceremony
A newspaper article reporting on the recognition ceremony for the participants in the English as a second language program held on May 26, 2005.
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Postville and Chinese Immigrants flyer
Jian Li
A flyer and the handouts of a presentation on the Chinese culture and on ways for Postville residents and Chinese immigrants to interact.
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Images of downtown Postville storefronts created by Diversity Council, 2000-2002
Photographs of storefront displays in downtown Postville created by the local Diversity Council between 2000 and 2002.
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Postville Diversity Film Series flyer
A flyer announcing the showing of three films from the Russian, Jewish, and Mexican cultures about families and their role in society.
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Welcoming new Iowans
A pamphlet announcing a seminar on how to welcome new immigrants to Iowa held on October 1, 2001
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Cityscape Magazine article
Erika Wilkins
An article titled "Taste of Postville festival brings community together" reports on the fourth annual festival held on August 26, 2001 that provided a way for people to learn of the cultures in the community.
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Diversity The Gift of Difference Workshop brochure
A pamphlet announcing a workshop on how immigrants have similar life experiences but may view these experiences through a different lens.
