George Emmett Otte Collection
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of wooden plaques and one wooden jewelery box presented to George E. Otte for his service to the Davenport Public Library over many years. Tributes are for the 1992 Outstanding Trustee, 1992 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame, the Board of Trustees President from 1984-1988 and for dedicated service 1989-92.
Dates
- Creation: 1984-1992
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are available for use in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center only.
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Biographical / Historical
George Emmett Otte was born July 2, 1921 to George and Emma Otte in Morse Bluff, Nebraska. He marrie Mary Ann Shimerka April 17, 1947 and had four children.
His love of books fostered a 21-year association as a Davenport Public Library Trustee, where he served a term as President, followed by four years of service to the Iowa Library Commission. In 1992 he received the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame award for his contributions on a statewide level.
Mr. Otte passed away in May of 2006 in Davenport, Iowa after a short illness. He was a World War II veteran.
(information source: Obituary published in Quad City Times Saturday, May 13, 2006, page 18)
Extent
.75 Linear Feet (in one box.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Range 33 Section 5
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com