Directory of Optometrists
in Clayton county

Iowa Optometry law passed, 1909, by Governor B.F. Carroll (Republican)

Synopsis
Two years' study in accredited high school, or its equivalent; professional training, three years with a registered optometrist or graduation from a standard school of optometry; licensing test, examinaton or five years' continuous practice in the state prior to the passage of this act; registration with the clerk of the district court of the county of residence. For application address secretary State Board of Examiners.

1914

Elkader:
Eberhart, Adolph
Knapp, W.T.

Elkport:
Mueller, H.F. - Elgin Opt. College, 1895; South Bend College of Optics, 1910; Iowa State Association of Optometrists

Guttenberg:
Purnhage, John

McGregor:
Frese, J.C.

Monona:
Maiers, J.A.

Strawberry Point:
Sheldon, Henry
Van Swearingen, O.M.

~source: The Blue Book of Optometrists and Opticians, pub. by The Optometrist and Optician, 35 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, Illinois; 1914
~names extracted by S. Ferrall, March 2025

1920

Elkader:
Eberhart, Adolph

Elkport:
Mueller, H.F. - Graduate South Bend College of Optics, 1910; member Iowa State Association of Optometrists

Guttenberg:
Purnhage, John

McGregor:
Frese, John C.

Monona:
Maiers, John A.

Strawberry Point:
Sheldon, Henry - member Iowa State Association of Optometrists

~source: The Blue Book of Optometrists and Opticians, pub. by The Optometrist and Optician, 35 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, Illinois; 1920
~names extracted by S. Ferrall, March 2025

1922

Elkader:
Eberhart, Adolph

Elkport:
Mueller, H.F. - Graduate Graduate South Bend College of Optics, 1910; member Iowa State Association of Optometrists

Guttenberg:
Purnhage, John

McGregor:
Frese, John C.

Monona:
Maiers, John A.

Strawberry Point:
Meyer, John, Box 56

~source: The Blue Book of Optometrists and Opticians, pub. by The Optometrist and Optician, 35 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, Illinois; 1922
~names extracted by S. Ferrall, March 2025

1954

Elkader:
Tappan, Leslie R., Box 527 - Graduated Northern Illinois College of Optemetry; Post-graduate Visual Training; Member Iowa Optometric Association; Omega Delta; Tomb & Key; Optometric Extension Program; American Optometric Association