Kelley's Army on the Des Moines River near Ottumwa, 1894. It involved hundreds of people who marched across the U.S. to protest unemployment during the depression of 1893-1897, which had forced millions out of work. Kelley’s army originated in California and spent nearly one month in Iowa during the spring of 1894. For more information on the Michael Lemberger Collection visit https://aspace.lib.uiowa.edu/repositories/2/resources/3157
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Kelley's Army on the Des Moines River near Ottumwa, 1894. It involved hundreds of people who marched across the U.S. to protest unemployment during the depression of 1893-1897, which had forced millions out of work. Kelley’s army originated in California and spent nearly one month in Iowa during the spring of 1894. For more information on the Michael Lemberger Collection visit https://aspace.lib.uiowa.edu/repositories/2/resources/3157