163 20 60147 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Andrew J Town or City of Residence Oskaloosa County of Residence Mahaska State of Residence IA Birthplace IN Enlistment Age 42 Civil Occupation laborer Date of Enlistment 2 Aug 1884 Enlistment Unit Co L 3rd Reg Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02300 Title A name given to the resource Bass, Andrew J - CD-02300 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Edward Birth Date 17 Jan 1793 Birthplace NC Death Date 03 Feb 1882 Burial Place Boone Co., IA Spouse Mary/Polly Safley Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00880 Title A name given to the resource Bass, Edward - CERT-00880 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spanish American War Veteran Death Dates (TAPS Files) Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; Veteran organizations; Iowa genealogy; TAPS records Description An account of the resource This collection provides an index to “TAPS” death notices submitted for Spanish American War veterans. The index is organized alphabetically by surname and contains the death dates of veterans who were members of local United Spanish War Veterans posts. The original hardcopy TAPS forms—completed by camp officers and submitted as official death notifications—are housed at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. The online index represents the extent of information available digitally; full documents are available only in the library’s physical collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United Spanish War Veterans (original forms) Iowa Genealogical Society (indexing and presentation) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Spanish American War veteran TAPS notices submitted to the United Spanish War Veterans organization. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Includes death notices filed from approximately 1898-1990. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Index compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Online content is limited to index entries. Original documents are available only through onsite access at the IGS Library. Relation A related resource United Spanish War Veterans organizational records; related to veteran service records and local camp administrative files. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online index (HTML) Original documents in paper format held onsite at IGS Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Index; Military death records Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-XXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Iowa (various communities with United Spanish War Veterans posts) Temporal: Spanish American War era veterans, with death notices filed in the early 20th century TAPS Records These fields are used to document the TAPS collection. Death records of veteran's that served in the Spanish-American War. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Georege Middle Name E. Death Date Unknown Access Instructions How to access original documentation Researchers may view the original TAPS notice by visiting the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. Those unable to visit may request that a librarian retrieve the document and provide a copy by mail or email. Fees may apply for research, duplication, and delivery. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-0123 Title A name given to the resource Bass, Georege E. - TAPS-0123 Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; United Spanish War Veterans (U.S.W.V.); Iowa genealogy Description An account of the resource Index entry for a Spanish American War veteran whose death was reported through a United Spanish War Veterans TAPS notice. Each item reflects the information included in the index entry, including the veteran’s name and death date. The original TAPS notice contains additional handwritten details such as service information, residence, marital status, burial location, and camp reporting data. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) George E Town or City of Residence Webster City County of Residence Hamilton State of Residence IA Birthplace Webster City-IA Enlistment Age 23 Civil Occupation student Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd Date of Enlistment 18 Nov 1893 16 Mar 1899 Enlistment Unit Co C 4th Reg Co C 52nd Reg Height 5ft 7in Complexion light Eye Color blue Hair Color flaxen Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02301 Title A name given to the resource Bass, George E - CD-02301 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) James O Town or City of Residence Beacon State of Residence IA Birthplace Clark Co- IA Enlistment Age 21 Civil Occupation laborer Date of Enlistment 2 Jun 1917 Enlistment Unit Co H 3rd Reg Next of Kin mom-Mary J Bass -Beacon-IA Height 5ft 8in Complexion fair Eye Color gray Hair Color dark brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02302 Title A name given to the resource Bass, James O - CD-02302 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) James W Town or City of Residence Oskaloosa County of Residence Mahaska State of Residence IA Birth Date 30 May 1887 Birthplace Keokuk-IA Enlistment Age 20 Civil Occupation shipping clerk Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Date of Enlistment 13 Apr 1908 30 May 1911 29 May 1912 8 Feb 1915 Enlistment Unit Co F 54th Reg Co F 54th Reg Co F 54th Reg Co F 54th Reg Next of Kin fath-A J Bass Height 5ft 4in Complexion light Eye Color blue Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02303 Title A name given to the resource Bass, James W - CD-02303 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John Gilbert Birth Date 21 Jan 1828 Birthplace Queens, NY Death Date 28 Sep 1912 Burial Place Clayton, IA Spouse Phebe Ann Draper Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00736 Title A name given to the resource Bass, John Gilbert - CERT-00736 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Marquis L Town or City of Residence Tipton County of Residence Cedar State of Residence IA Birthplace Waynetown-IN Enlistment Age 18 Civil Occupation high school student Date of Enlistment 26 Dec 1889 Enlistment Unit Co B 1st Reg Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02304 Title A name given to the resource Bass, Marquis L - CD-02304 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spanish American War Veteran Death Dates (TAPS Files) Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; Veteran organizations; Iowa genealogy; TAPS records Description An account of the resource This collection provides an index to “TAPS” death notices submitted for Spanish American War veterans. The index is organized alphabetically by surname and contains the death dates of veterans who were members of local United Spanish War Veterans posts. The original hardcopy TAPS forms—completed by camp officers and submitted as official death notifications—are housed at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. The online index represents the extent of information available digitally; full documents are available only in the library’s physical collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United Spanish War Veterans (original forms) Iowa Genealogical Society (indexing and presentation) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Spanish American War veteran TAPS notices submitted to the United Spanish War Veterans organization. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Includes death notices filed from approximately 1898-1990. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Index compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Online content is limited to index entries. Original documents are available only through onsite access at the IGS Library. Relation A related resource United Spanish War Veterans organizational records; related to veteran service records and local camp administrative files. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online index (HTML) Original documents in paper format held onsite at IGS Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Index; Military death records Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-XXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Iowa (various communities with United Spanish War Veterans posts) Temporal: Spanish American War era veterans, with death notices filed in the early 20th century TAPS Records These fields are used to document the TAPS collection. Death records of veteran's that served in the Spanish-American War. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) S. Middle Name M. Death Date Friday, October 26, 1945 Access Instructions How to access original documentation Researchers may view the original TAPS notice by visiting the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. Those unable to visit may request that a librarian retrieve the document and provide a copy by mail or email. Fees may apply for research, duplication, and delivery. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-0124 Title A name given to the resource Bass, S. M. - TAPS-0124 Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; United Spanish War Veterans (U.S.W.V.); Iowa genealogy Description An account of the resource Index entry for a Spanish American War veteran whose death was reported through a United Spanish War Veterans TAPS notice. Each item reflects the information included in the index entry, including the veteran’s name and death date. The original TAPS notice contains additional handwritten details such as service information, residence, marital status, burial location, and camp reporting data. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Samuel M Town or City of Residence Des Moines Twp County of Residence Boone State of Residence IA Birth Date 10 May 1875 Birthplace Boone Co-IA Enlistment Age 20 Civil Occupation farmer Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Date of Enlistment 8 Jun 1895 5 Apr 1899 26 Apr 1902 30 Apr 1903 6 May 1905 21 May 1906 17 Jul 1909 21 Feb 1913 Enlistment Unit Co I 4th Reg Co I 52nd Reg Co I 52nd Reg Co I 56th Reg Co I 56th Reg Co I 56th Reg Co I 56th Reg Co I 56th Reg Next of Kin fath S M Bass Height 5ft 7in Complexion dark Eye Color light brown Hair Color black Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02305 Title A name given to the resource Bass, Samuel M - CD-02305 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Wilbur Town or City of Residence Oskaloosa County of Residence Mahaska State of Residence IA Birth Date 21 Sep 1877 Birthplace Oskaloosa-IA Enlistment Age 21 Civil Occupation printer Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd Date of Enlistment 26 Apr 1898 22 Feb 1900 10 Mar 1903 Enlistment Unit Co F 3rd Reg Co F 51st Reg Co F 54th Reg Height 5ft 5in Complexion fair Eye Color blue Hair Color dark brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02306 Title A name given to the resource Bass, Wilbur - CD-02306 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spanish American War Veteran Death Dates (TAPS Files) Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; Veteran organizations; Iowa genealogy; TAPS records Description An account of the resource This collection provides an index to “TAPS” death notices submitted for Spanish American War veterans. The index is organized alphabetically by surname and contains the death dates of veterans who were members of local United Spanish War Veterans posts. The original hardcopy TAPS forms—completed by camp officers and submitted as official death notifications—are housed at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. The online index represents the extent of information available digitally; full documents are available only in the library’s physical collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United Spanish War Veterans (original forms) Iowa Genealogical Society (indexing and presentation) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Spanish American War veteran TAPS notices submitted to the United Spanish War Veterans organization. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Includes death notices filed from approximately 1898-1990. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Index compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Online content is limited to index entries. Original documents are available only through onsite access at the IGS Library. Relation A related resource United Spanish War Veterans organizational records; related to veteran service records and local camp administrative files. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online index (HTML) Original documents in paper format held onsite at IGS Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Index; Military death records Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-XXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Iowa (various communities with United Spanish War Veterans posts) Temporal: Spanish American War era veterans, with death notices filed in the early 20th century TAPS Records These fields are used to document the TAPS collection. Death records of veteran's that served in the Spanish-American War. Surname Last name Bass Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Wilbur Middle Name R. Death Date Saturday, May 25, 1957 Access Instructions How to access original documentation Researchers may view the original TAPS notice by visiting the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. Those unable to visit may request that a librarian retrieve the document and provide a copy by mail or email. Fees may apply for research, duplication, and delivery. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-0125 Title A name given to the resource Bass, Wilbur R. - TAPS-0125 Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; United Spanish War Veterans (U.S.W.V.); Iowa genealogy Description An account of the resource Index entry for a Spanish American War veteran whose death was reported through a United Spanish War Veterans TAPS notice. Each item reflects the information included in the index entry, including the veteran’s name and death date. The original TAPS notice contains additional handwritten details such as service information, residence, marital status, burial location, and camp reporting data. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Naturalization Records Subject The topic of the resource Naturalization, immigration, citizenship, Iowa history, legal documents Description An account of the resource This collection features more than 1,500 original naturalization documents preserved by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library. Most were donated by the Pioneer Sons and Daughters Genealogical Society of Des Moines. The records span the years 1846–1888, with a small number extending as late as 1956. Although heavily represented by filings in Polk County, these materials document individuals from communities across Iowa and from a wide range of countries of origin. The original documents are not available online; however, an index is provided for research and reference. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States District Courts Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1846-1956 Relation A related resource Index corresponds to physical naturalization documents housed at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Historical naturalization documents (original manuscripts); digital index Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection; Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAT-XXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa, United States, 1846–1956 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Pioneer Sons and Daughters Genealogical Society of Des Moines Naturalization Used to identify the searchable fields of Naturalization records that are held at the Iowa Genealogical Society in Des Moines, Iowa. Surname Last name Bassen Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John Country of Origin Denmark Date of Filing Naturalization Papers 1871 May 03 County and State of Filing Polk Co, IA Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original record is held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and is not available online. Researchers may view the document in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAT-0024 Title A name given to the resource Bassen, John - NAT-0024 Subject The topic of the resource Naturalization; citizenship; immigration; Iowa legal records Description An account of the resource Index entry referencing an original naturalization document held by the Iowa Genealogical Society. The record includes information about an individual’s petition or declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen. More details regarding this collection can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of this screen. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spanish American War Veteran Death Dates (TAPS Files) Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; Veteran organizations; Iowa genealogy; TAPS records Description An account of the resource This collection provides an index to “TAPS” death notices submitted for Spanish American War veterans. The index is organized alphabetically by surname and contains the death dates of veterans who were members of local United Spanish War Veterans posts. The original hardcopy TAPS forms—completed by camp officers and submitted as official death notifications—are housed at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. The online index represents the extent of information available digitally; full documents are available only in the library’s physical collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United Spanish War Veterans (original forms) Iowa Genealogical Society (indexing and presentation) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Spanish American War veteran TAPS notices submitted to the United Spanish War Veterans organization. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Includes death notices filed from approximately 1898-1990. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Index compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Online content is limited to index entries. Original documents are available only through onsite access at the IGS Library. Relation A related resource United Spanish War Veterans organizational records; related to veteran service records and local camp administrative files. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online index (HTML) Original documents in paper format held onsite at IGS Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Index; Military death records Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-XXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Iowa (various communities with United Spanish War Veterans posts) Temporal: Spanish American War era veterans, with death notices filed in the early 20th century TAPS Records These fields are used to document the TAPS collection. Death records of veteran's that served in the Spanish-American War. Surname Last name Bassett Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Bert Death Date Monday, October 6, 1952 Access Instructions How to access original documentation Researchers may view the original TAPS notice by visiting the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. Those unable to visit may request that a librarian retrieve the document and provide a copy by mail or email. Fees may apply for research, duplication, and delivery. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-0126 Title A name given to the resource Bassett, Bert - TAPS-0126 Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; United Spanish War Veterans (U.S.W.V.); Iowa genealogy Description An account of the resource Index entry for a Spanish American War veteran whose death was reported through a United Spanish War Veterans TAPS notice. Each item reflects the information included in the index entry, including the veteran’s name and death date. The original TAPS notice contains additional handwritten details such as service information, residence, marital status, burial location, and camp reporting data. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bassett Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Edwin H County of Residence Benton State of Residence IA Enlistment Age 26 Civil Occupation farmer Date of Enlistment 15 Jun 1896 Enlistment Unit Co G 1st Reg Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02307 Title A name given to the resource Bassett, Edwin H - CD-02307 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bassett Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Elzie R Town or City of Residence Waterloo County of Residence Black Hawk State of Residence IA Birthplace Dallas City-IL Enlistment Age 19 Civil Occupation driver Date of Enlistment 29 Mar 1917 Enlistment Unit Co B 1st Reg Next of Kin fath-James Bassett -Dallas City-IL Height 5ft 6in Complexion fair Eye Color blue Hair Color light brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02308 Title A name given to the resource Bassett, Elzie R - CD-02308 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spanish American War Veteran Death Dates (TAPS Files) Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; Veteran organizations; Iowa genealogy; TAPS records Description An account of the resource This collection provides an index to “TAPS” death notices submitted for Spanish American War veterans. The index is organized alphabetically by surname and contains the death dates of veterans who were members of local United Spanish War Veterans posts. The original hardcopy TAPS forms—completed by camp officers and submitted as official death notifications—are housed at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. The online index represents the extent of information available digitally; full documents are available only in the library’s physical collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United Spanish War Veterans (original forms) Iowa Genealogical Society (indexing and presentation) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Spanish American War veteran TAPS notices submitted to the United Spanish War Veterans organization. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Includes death notices filed from approximately 1898-1990. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Index compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Online content is limited to index entries. Original documents are available only through onsite access at the IGS Library. Relation A related resource United Spanish War Veterans organizational records; related to veteran service records and local camp administrative files. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online index (HTML) Original documents in paper format held onsite at IGS Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Index; Military death records Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-XXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Iowa (various communities with United Spanish War Veterans posts) Temporal: Spanish American War era veterans, with death notices filed in the early 20th century TAPS Records These fields are used to document the TAPS collection. Death records of veteran's that served in the Spanish-American War. Surname Last name Bassett Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Milton Middle Name B. Death Date Thursday, January 8, 1942 Access Instructions How to access original documentation Researchers may view the original TAPS notice by visiting the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. Those unable to visit may request that a librarian retrieve the document and provide a copy by mail or email. Fees may apply for research, duplication, and delivery. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-0127 Title A name given to the resource Bassett, Milton B. - TAPS-0127 Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; United Spanish War Veterans (U.S.W.V.); Iowa genealogy Description An account of the resource Index entry for a Spanish American War veteran whose death was reported through a United Spanish War Veterans TAPS notice. Each item reflects the information included in the index entry, including the veteran’s name and death date. The original TAPS notice contains additional handwritten details such as service information, residence, marital status, burial location, and camp reporting data. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spanish American War Veteran Death Dates (TAPS Files) Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; Veteran organizations; Iowa genealogy; TAPS records Description An account of the resource This collection provides an index to “TAPS” death notices submitted for Spanish American War veterans. The index is organized alphabetically by surname and contains the death dates of veterans who were members of local United Spanish War Veterans posts. The original hardcopy TAPS forms—completed by camp officers and submitted as official death notifications—are housed at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. The online index represents the extent of information available digitally; full documents are available only in the library’s physical collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United Spanish War Veterans (original forms) Iowa Genealogical Society (indexing and presentation) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Spanish American War veteran TAPS notices submitted to the United Spanish War Veterans organization. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Includes death notices filed from approximately 1898-1990. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Index compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Online content is limited to index entries. Original documents are available only through onsite access at the IGS Library. Relation A related resource United Spanish War Veterans organizational records; related to veteran service records and local camp administrative files. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online index (HTML) Original documents in paper format held onsite at IGS Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Index; Military death records Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-XXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Iowa (various communities with United Spanish War Veterans posts) Temporal: Spanish American War era veterans, with death notices filed in the early 20th century TAPS Records These fields are used to document the TAPS collection. Death records of veteran's that served in the Spanish-American War. Surname Last name Bassett Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Thomas Death Date Sunday, November 18, 1945 Access Instructions How to access original documentation Researchers may view the original TAPS notice by visiting the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. Those unable to visit may request that a librarian retrieve the document and provide a copy by mail or email. Fees may apply for research, duplication, and delivery. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TAPS-0128 Title A name given to the resource Bassett, Thomas - TAPS-0128 Subject The topic of the resource Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; United Spanish War Veterans (U.S.W.V.); Iowa genealogy Description An account of the resource Index entry for a Spanish American War veteran whose death was reported through a United Spanish War Veterans TAPS notice. Each item reflects the information included in the index entry, including the veteran’s name and death date. The original TAPS notice contains additional handwritten details such as service information, residence, marital status, burial location, and camp reporting data. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bassett Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Thomas C Town or City of Residence Anthon County of Residence Woodbury State of Residence IA Birthplace NY Enlistment Age 24 Civil Occupation lawyer Date of Enlistment 25 May 1898 Enlistment Unit Co H 4th Reg Height 5ft 7in Complexion fair Eye Color slate blue Hair Color light brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02309 Title A name given to the resource Bassett, Thomas C - CD-02309 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Bassett Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Thomas J Town or City of Residence Bedford County of Residence Taylor State of Residence IA Enlistment Age 21 Civil Occupation clerk Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd Date of Enlistment 1 Jul 1897 23 Feb 1900 Enlistment Unit Co I 3rd Reg Co I 51st Reg Height 5ft 6in Complexion fair Eye Color blue Hair Color dark brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 02310 Title A name given to the resource Bassett, Thomas J - CD-02310 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.