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	Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. (10) He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (11) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (12)		Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. (10) He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (11) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (12)

	[[Image:JDHL.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|]]Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) which he wrote after making several trips to the Canadian birthplace of his subject. (13) He also wrote an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. He was listed in '''Who's Who in America''' and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (14)		[[Image:JDHL.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|]]Herrmann was the author of '''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures''' (1922) which he wrote after making several trips to the Canadian birthplace of his subject. (13) He also wrote an autobiography entitled '''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life'''. He was listed in '''Who's Who in America''' and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (14)

	At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (15) He was also the oldest member of the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque in age and years of membership. He had served as treasurer of the Metropolitan Lodge for forty-three years. (16)		At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (15) He was also the oldest member of the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque in age and years of membership. He had served as treasurer of the Metropolitan Lodge for forty-three years. (16)

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	[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)		[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)

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	[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)		[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)

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	[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)		[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)

	Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. They settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Centralia, Illinois before moving to Dubuque. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) In 1871 he was employed as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. The factory was sold in 1906, but he continued to operate [[R. HERRMANN & SONS]] at 544 Main Street. In 1927 ~~the~~ [[HERRMANN BROTHERS' FURNITURE]] had been in business fifty years. (3)		Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. They settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Centralia, Illinois before moving to Dubuque. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) In 1871 he was employed as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. The factory was sold in 1906, but he continued to operate [[R. HERRMANN & SONS]] at 544 Main Street. In 1927 [[HERRMANN BROTHERS' FURNITURE]] had been in business fifty years. (3)

	Herrmann began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. (4) Beginning with geological specimens, he gradually developed an extensive collection of Native American relics. (5) In 1896 he was elected secretary of the organization meant to be a reorganization of the [[IOWA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND ARTS]]. (6) In 1911 he took the opportunity to purchase the baby cradle of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. (7) At the age of eighty-three, he was still giving guided tours of his collections which were stored in the upstairs areas and halls of his home. (8)		Herrmann began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. (4) Beginning with geological specimens, he gradually developed an extensive collection of Native American relics. (5) In 1896 he was elected secretary of the organization meant to be a reorganization of the [[IOWA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND ARTS]]. (6) In 1911 he took the opportunity to purchase the baby cradle of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. (7) At the age of eighty-three, he was still giving guided tours of his collections which were stored in the upstairs areas and halls of his home. (8)

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	[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)		[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)

	Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. They settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Centralia, Illinois before moving to Dubuque. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) In 1871 he was employed as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. The factory was sold in 1906, but he continued to operate [[R. HERRMANN & SONS]] at 544 Main Street In 1927 the ~~Herrmanns~~ had been in business fifty years. (3)		Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. They settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Centralia, Illinois before moving to Dubuque. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) In 1871 he was employed as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. The factory was sold in 1906, but he continued to operate [[R. HERRMANN & SONS]] at 544 Main Street. In 1927 the [[HERRMANN BROTHERS' FURNITURE]] had been in business fifty years. (3)

	Herrmann began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. (4) Beginning with geological specimens, he gradually developed an extensive collection of Native American relics. (5) In 1896 he was elected secretary of the organization meant to be a reorganization of the [[IOWA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND ARTS]]. (6) In 1911 he took the opportunity to purchase the baby cradle of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. (7) At the age of eighty-three, he was still giving guided tours of his collections which were stored in the upstairs areas and halls of his home. (8)		Herrmann began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. (4) Beginning with geological specimens, he gradually developed an extensive collection of Native American relics. (5) In 1896 he was elected secretary of the organization meant to be a reorganization of the [[IOWA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND ARTS]]. (6) In 1911 he took the opportunity to purchase the baby cradle of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. (7) At the age of eighty-three, he was still giving guided tours of his collections which were stored in the upstairs areas and halls of his home. (8)

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	The collections including the skeleton of [[PEOSTA]] were said to require a day if attention were given to each item. (9)		The collections including the skeleton of [[PEOSTA]] were said to require a day if attention were given to each item. (9)

	Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (10) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (11)		Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. (10) He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (11) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (12)

	[[Image:JDHL.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|]]Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) which he wrote after making several trips to the Canadian birthplace of his subject. (12) He also wrote an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. He was listed in '''Who's Who in America''' and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (13)		[[Image:JDHL.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|]]Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) which he wrote after making several trips to the Canadian birthplace of his subject. (13) He also wrote an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. He was listed in '''Who's Who in America''' and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (14)

	At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (14) He was also the oldest member of the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque in age and years of membership. He had served as treasurer of the Metropolitan Lodge for forty-three years. (15)		At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (15) He was also the oldest member of the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque in age and years of membership. He had served as treasurer of the Metropolitan Lodge for forty-three years. (16)

	Upon his death, relatives loaned his countless artifacts to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Originally displayed at the [[HAM HOUSE]], the collections were moved in 1982 to the Mississippi River Museum. In 1995 the donation was made permanent. (16)		Upon his death, relatives loaned his countless artifacts to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Originally displayed at the [[HAM HOUSE]], the collections were moved in 1982 to the Mississippi River Museum. In 1995 the donation was made permanent. (17)

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	9. Dahlinger, Mark. "Peosta's Skull Still Hangs in City Home," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 8, 1954, Dubuque News, p 1		9. Dahlinger, Mark. "Peosta's Skull Still Hangs in City Home," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 8, 1954, Dubuque News, p 1

	10. "~~Oldest Mason of~~ City ~~Wields Spade~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~Nov. 10~~, ~~1930~~, p. ~~3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4rpFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aL0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=1001,4108012&dq=richard+herrmann+dubuque&hl=en~~		10. Miller, Jim. "A Story about City, Dubuquer," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 25, 1973, p. 12

	11. "~~Shamrocks in Dubuque~~," ''~~The Dubuque~~ Herald'', ~~July 27~~, ~~1898~~, p. 8		11. "Oldest Mason of City Wields Spade," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 10, 1930, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4rpFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aL0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=1001,4108012&dq=richard+herrmann+dubuque&hl=en

	12. "~~Dubuquer, 92 Years Old, Dies~~," ''The ~~Telegraph~~ Herald'', ~~April 30~~, ~~1941~~, p. 1		12. "Shamrocks in Dubuque," ''The Dubuque Herald'', July 27, 1898, p. 8

	13. ~~Kruse~~		13. "Dubuquer, 92 Years Old, Dies," ''The Telegraph Herald'', April 30, 1941, p. 1

	14. Kruse		14. Kruse

	15. ~~"Dubuquer..."~~		15. Kruse

	16. Gilindinning, Mary, "Family Donates Dubuque History," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 10, 1995, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fHNjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pnkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2119,2447646&dq=richard+herrmann+dubuque&hl=en		16. "Dubuquer..."

			17. Gilindinning, Mary, "Family Donates Dubuque History," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 10, 1995, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fHNjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pnkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2119,2447646&dq=richard+herrmann+dubuque&hl=en


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	[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)		[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)

	Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. They settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Centralia, Illinois before moving to Dubuque. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) In 1871 he was employed as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. The factory was sold in 1906, but he continued to operate [[R. HERRMANN ~~AND~~ SONS ~~FURNITURE COMPANY~~]] at 544 Main Street In 1927 the Herrmanns had been in business fifty years. (3)		Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. They settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Centralia, Illinois before moving to Dubuque. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) In 1871 he was employed as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. The factory was sold in 1906, but he continued to operate [[R. HERRMANN & SONS]] at 544 Main Street In 1927 the Herrmanns had been in business fifty years. (3)

	Herrmann began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. (4) Beginning with geological specimens, he gradually developed an extensive collection of Native American relics. (5) In 1896 he was elected secretary of the organization meant to be a reorganization of the [[IOWA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND ARTS]]. (6) In 1911 he took the opportunity to purchase the baby cradle of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. (7) At the age of eighty-three, he was still giving guided tours of his collections which were stored in the upstairs areas and halls of his home. (8)		Herrmann began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. (4) Beginning with geological specimens, he gradually developed an extensive collection of Native American relics. (5) In 1896 he was elected secretary of the organization meant to be a reorganization of the [[IOWA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND ARTS]]. (6) In 1911 he took the opportunity to purchase the baby cradle of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. (7) At the age of eighty-three, he was still giving guided tours of his collections which were stored in the upstairs areas and halls of his home. (8)

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	[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)		[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)

	Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) ~~He moved to Dubuque in~~ 1871 as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. ~~In 1908 the~~ factory was sold, but he continued to operate ~~the furniture store~~ at 544 Main Street ~~under the name of R. Herrmann and Sons.~~ In 1927 the Herrmanns had been in business fifty years. (3)		Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. They settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Centralia, Illinois before moving to Dubuque. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) In 1871 he was employed as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. The factory was sold in 1906, but he continued to operate [[R. HERRMANN AND SONS FURNITURE COMPANY]] at 544 Main Street In 1927 the Herrmanns had been in business fifty years. (3)

	Herrmann began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. (4) Beginning with geological specimens, he gradually developed an extensive collection of Native American relics. (5) In 1896 he was elected secretary of the organization meant to be a reorganization of the [[IOWA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND ARTS]]. (6) In 1911 he ~~was given, and~~ took, the opportunity to purchase the baby cradle of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. (7) At the age of eighty-three, he was still giving guided tours of his collections which were stored in the upstairs areas and halls of his home. (8)		Herrmann began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. (4) Beginning with geological specimens, he gradually developed an extensive collection of Native American relics. (5) In 1896 he was elected secretary of the organization meant to be a reorganization of the [[IOWA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND ARTS]]. (6) In 1911 he took the opportunity to purchase the baby cradle of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. (7) At the age of eighty-three, he was still giving guided tours of his collections which were stored in the upstairs areas and halls of his home. (8)

	The collections including the skeleton of [[PEOSTA]] were said to require a day if attention were given to each item. (9)		The collections including the skeleton of [[PEOSTA]] were said to require a day if attention were given to each item. (9)
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	Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (10) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (11)		Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (10) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (11)

	[[Image:JDHL.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|]]Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) ~~and~~ an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. He was listed in Who's Who in America and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science~~. (12) At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded~~. (13)		[[Image:JDHL.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|]]Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) which he wrote after making several trips to the Canadian birthplace of his subject. (12) He also wrote an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. He was listed in '''Who's Who in America''' and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (13)

	Upon his death, relatives loaned his countless artifacts to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Originally displayed at the [[HAM HOUSE]], the collections were moved in 1982 to the Mississippi River Museum. In 1995 the donation was made permanent. (14)		At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (14) He was also the oldest member of the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque in age and years of membership. He had served as treasurer of the Metropolitan Lodge for forty-three years. (15)

			Upon his death, relatives loaned his countless artifacts to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Originally displayed at the [[HAM HOUSE]], the collections were moved in 1982 to the Mississippi River Museum. In 1995 the donation was made permanent. (16)

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	11. "Shamrocks in Dubuque," ''The Dubuque Herald'', July 27, 1898, p. 8		11. "Shamrocks in Dubuque," ''The Dubuque Herald'', July 27, 1898, p. 8

	12. Kruse		12. "Dubuquer, 92 Years Old, Dies," ''The Telegraph Herald'', April 30, 1941, p. 1

			13. Kruse

			14. Kruse

	~~123 Kruse~~		15. "Dubuquer..."

	14. Gilindinning, Mary, "Family Donates Dubuque History," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 10, 1995, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fHNjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pnkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2119,2447646&dq=richard+herrmann+dubuque&hl=en		16. Gilindinning, Mary, "Family Donates Dubuque History," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 10, 1995, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fHNjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pnkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2119,2447646&dq=richard+herrmann+dubuque&hl=en


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	[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849-Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)		[[Image:rh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Herrmann is remembered for the [[HERRMANN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY]] that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue.(1)

	Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) He moved to Dubuque in 1871 as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. In 1908 the factory was sold, but he continued to operate the furniture store at 544 Main Street under the name of R. Herrmann and Sons. In 1927 the Herrmanns had been in business fifty years. (3)		Herrmann came to the United States with his parents in 1859. He worked in a bakery for some time and then tried farming. (2) He moved to Dubuque in 1871 as a surveyor for the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]], but left to work for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. In 1877 Herrmann bought the business including the factory and its retail store. In 1908 the factory was sold, but he continued to operate the furniture store at 544 Main Street under the name of R. Herrmann and Sons. In 1927 the Herrmanns had been in business fifty years. (3)
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	Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (10) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (11)		Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (10) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (11)

	[[Image:JDHL.png\|left\|thumb\|~~350px~~\|]]Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) and an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. He was listed in Who's Who in America and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (12) At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (13)		[[Image:JDHL.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|]]Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) and an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. He was listed in Who's Who in America and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (12) At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (13)

	Upon his death, relatives loaned his countless artifacts to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Originally displayed at the [[HAM HOUSE]], the collections were moved in 1982 to the Mississippi River Museum. In 1995 the donation was made permanent. (14)		Upon his death, relatives loaned his countless artifacts to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Originally displayed at the [[HAM HOUSE]], the collections were moved in 1982 to the Mississippi River Museum. In 1995 the donation was made permanent. (14)

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	Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (10) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (11)		Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. He excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (10) Continuing his reputation as a scientist, in 1898 Herrmann was cultivating shamrocks on the grounds of his home. (11)

	Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) and an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. He was listed in Who's Who in America and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (12) At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (13)		[[Image:JDHL.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) and an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. He was listed in Who's Who in America and listed as a founder of the American Anthropological Society, an organization of Harvard University. He was also elected to a membership and fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (12) At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (13)

	Upon his death, relatives loaned his countless artifacts to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Originally displayed at the [[HAM HOUSE]], the collections were moved in 1982 to the Mississippi River Museum. In 1995 the donation was made permanent. (14)		Upon his death, relatives loaned his countless artifacts to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Originally displayed at the [[HAM HOUSE]], the collections were moved in 1982 to the Mississippi River Museum. In 1995 the donation was made permanent. (14)