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Mobile gifted to Kathryn at Christmas 1980 by her roommate and best friend during captivity Elizabeth “Ann” Swift.
Mobile gifted to Kathryn at Christmas 1980 by her roommate and best friend during captivity Elizabeth “Ann” Swift., Swift, Elizabeth Ann, 1980
As Kathryn describes in her book, “the left side symbolized home: trees with yellow ribbons, letters, and our flag. The right symbolized our…
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The 52 at 40: Revisiting the Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981
Materials from the Kathryn Koob Collection, Wartburg College Archives
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Show of support for hostages in Virginia parking lot, organized by the Neighborhood Group of Motion Picture Theatres
Show of support for hostages in Virginia parking lot, organized by the Neighborhood Group of Motion Picture Theatres
Sign reads “Wish the Hostages a Merry Christmas; Place an Ornament on Their Tree. Dale City, VA”
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Poster made of construction paper cut into the shape of a green key
Poster made of construction paper cut into the shape of a green key
It reads, “Key to Our Hearts to: Kathryn Koob – Town ‘n’ Country School, 5th & 6th Grade Bilingual.”
Tags: iran hostage, Public Response