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Iowa City Women's Press

 Organization

Biography

From 1973 to 1985 the Iowa City Women's Press (ICWP) published and printed material pertinent to women's lives. Beginning with $2000 and only a few part-time volunteers, the Press expanded to six owner/workers and a much larger facility. By 1984 annual sales totaled $130,000. However, the Press was faced with economic competition from well-capitalized print shops using laser and computer technologies and producing books more cheaply than ICWP. The ICWP was forced to cease publication in 1985.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Aaron Silander papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0525
Abstract

Iowa City feminist and activist.

Dates: 1972-2004

Iowa City Women's Press records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0220
Abstract

Iowa City publisher and printer of lesbian and feminist books that existed from 1973 to 1985.

Dates: 1973-1985

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