About the Journal

The Goldfinch : Iowa History for Young People (ISSN: 0278-0208 (Print); ISSN 2372-6369 (Online); ISSN-L 0278-0208) was published quarterly by the State Historical Society of Iowa from 1975-2000. It is an Iowa history magazine for children, ages 8 to 13. Each issue focused on a theme (ranging from Immigrants to Diaries, from Home and Family to Iowa’s Kid Heroes) and includes articles, games, photos, and fiction. Print back Issues are available.

Most Popular Articles

The Goldfinch, Vol. 4, no. 1 (September 1982)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 4, no. 1 (September 1982)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 6, no.4 (April 1985)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 6, no.4 (April 1985)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 18, no. 3 (1997)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 18, no. 3 (1997)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 10, no. 1 (September 1988)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 10, no. 1 (September 1988)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 14, no. 1 (1992)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 14, no. 1 (1992)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 11, no. 3 (February 1990)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 11, no. 3 (February 1990)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 12, no. 4 (April 1991)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 12, no. 4 (April 1991)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 17, no. 3 (1996)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 17, no. 3 (1996)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 5, no.2 (November 1983)

The Goldfinch, Vol. 5, no.2 (November 1983)