Fremont County, Iowa

Tabor Historical Society

Source: All information on this page provided by Harry Wilkins of the Tabor Historical Society

Tabor Historical Society Brochure

• Tabor Historical Society Archives
1. Records of Tabor Literary Institute (1857-66) and Tabor College (1866-1927). The archive includes a comprehensive collection of school and student records, administrative correspondence, financial ledgers, faculty meetings, yearbooks, school newspapers, catalogs and photographs.


2. Reverend John Todd collection. Correspondence to and from John Todd from the 1840s through 1880s; pastoral records of marriages and funerals; over 1,300 sermons delivered in and around Tabor and Clarksfield, Ohio; personal diaries, general family financial records and photographs; documents related to Todd’s service in the Civil War.


3. Tabor Town Records. Various documents beginning in the 1850s detailing the founding and growth of Tabor, including citizens meetings and associations, magistrate/court records, official correspondence, polling records and tax assessment ledgers.


4. Tabor Town (General). Various documents, photographs and memorabilia related to the citizens of Tabor and the local area. The collection details village social and business life, including sporting events, churches, clubs, public performances, public schools and the farming industry.


5. Tabor and Northern Railroad. Documents and photographs of the T&N Railroad (1887-1929), an 8.9 mile line between Tabor and Malvern.


6. Tabor Beacon and Beacon Enterprise newspapers. Bound and loose copies between 1887-1999.


7. Family History. Over 400 records of Tabor families, including town founders John Todd, Samuel Adams and George Gaston.


Tabor Historical Society Research and Document Retrieval Notes from the Historical Society and Research, a/o May 2017 (Rates may have changed)


Thank you for contacting the Tabor Historical Society (THS). Due to the challenge of searching our extensive holdings we charge fees for services provided to patrons. Current policy allows for one hour of research free of charge with a $10.00 per hour fee thereafter. Current members of the Tabor Historical Society are charged at a rate of $8.00 per hour. There also are charges to copy or scan images. Xerographic copies are $.50 per page; computer scanning of documents and photographs are $2.50 each.


Basic Search:
A THS volunteer will conduct a basic one hour search free of charge in response to a clearly written request about a person, family, or document.  Research is limited to resources in the direct custody of the Society.  Examples include a request to locate a photograph, college record, or documentation related to family history. THS does not have governmental records such as deeds, wills, birth certificates and marriage licenses in its collection.


Extended Search:
If THS determines that a request will require more than an hour to complete, we will contact you for authorization to continue at your direction as to search time and scope.


Procedures:
Fill out the attached form with a detailed description of the desired information and return to address listed below. If unsuccessful after the first hour's search, we will contact you to arrange further search parameters and fee payment. Feel free to contact us if you have questions concerning our procedures or for clarification of your needs.


Thank you.


Contact:
Tabor Historical Society
P.O. Box 584
Tabor, Iowa 51653
Phone: (712) 313-0102
email: taboriowahistoricalsociety@gmail.com


Tabor Historical Society Research Request Form


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A reasonable effort will be made to answer requests; however, THS cannot guarantee research results.