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State University of Iowa

 Organization

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

May Tangen papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0895
Abstract

University of Iowa librarian who moved to Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement.



Arrangement

Three folders, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1961-1982

Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0054
Abstract

Journalist for the Toledo Blade and writer of the first Nancy Drew mysteries and other children's series books; collection includes writings, clippings, scrapbooks, fan mail, photographs, and a typewriter.

Dates: 1875-2012

Nissen Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0073
Abstract

Biographical materials relate to Walnut, Iowa clubwoman Wilma Parker Nissen and her daughters.

Dates: 1936-1996

Off and Holsteen Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0306
Abstract

Two generations of an eastern Iowa family, many generations of which attended the University of Iowa.

Dates: 1864-1970

Pi Lambda Theta, Theta Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0817
Abstract

Honorary society for women students in the field of education.

Dates: 1918-2008

Prentiss Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0060
Abstract

The family came to Iowa City in 1905 when Henry Prentiss established the Anatomy Department at the State University of Iowa.

Dates: 1891-1996

Rosetta M. Byers papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0317
Abstract

University of Iowa student from 1914-1918.

Dates: 1904-1920

Ruth Fuller papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0482
Abstract

The first female pilot in Appanoose County and active in the local Democratic Party.

Dates: 1925-2002

Shirley A. Briggs papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0197
Abstract

Artist, editor, and naturalist.

Dates: 1840-2008

Shirley Rich papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0055
Abstract

Casting director who worked for Rodgers and Hammerstein; founded Shirley Rich Casting in 1969.

Dates: 1929-2010

Stong Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0819
Abstract

Correspondence of Alice Stong details her undergraduate experiences at The University of Iowa.

Dates: 1887-2007

T. Anne Cleary papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0200
Abstract

University of Iowa Vice President of Academic Affairs, American Psychological Association president, and expert in educational testing.

Dates: 1964-2001

The Recital Club (Garner, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0157
Abstract

Organized in 1901 to promote the arts and community service.

Dates: 1901-1994

Velma Stuit scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0212
Abstract

Wife of Dean of University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and organizer of Newcomers Club in 1938 and International Wives Club in 1959.

Dates: 1934-1990

Verna Moulton Spencer papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0145
Abstract

Maquoketa, Iowa, native who owned and operated Spencer's Harmony Hall with her husband from 1912 to 1962.

Dates: 1899-1994

Virginia Harper papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0199
Abstract

One of five African American women who integrated Currier Hall at the University of Iowa in 1946. Former president of the Fort Madison chapter of the NAACP.

Dates: 1940-2005

Virginia Jones papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0058
Abstract

Community activitst and writer Virginia Shrauger Jones grew up in Atlantic Iowa and served as a Captain in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II.

Dates: 1829-2010

Zella White Stewart papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0683
Abstract

Allergist who practiced in Iowa City from 1910 to 1938.

Dates: 1917-1943

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Archives (groupings) 56
Personal papers 50
20th century 48
Photographs 46
College students 37
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Iowa City (Iowa) 37
Scrapbooks 26
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Families 14
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Diaries 13
Teachers 11
Women 11
Memoirs 10
Speeches 9
College teachers 8
Oral histories 8
Women in education 8
Yearbooks 8
High school students 7
Iowa 7
Sound recordings 6
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Voyages and travels 6
Women -- Political activity 6
World War, 1939-1945 6
African American women 5
African American women -- Iowa 5
Authors 5
Community activists 5
Girls 5
Photograph albums 5
Women -- Societies and clubs 5
Women in higher education 5
Women in journalism 5
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Women 5
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Artists 4
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Des Moines (Iowa) 4
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Washington (D.C.) 4
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1901-1910 3
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Class reunions 3
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Mason City (Iowa) 3
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