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State University of Iowa

 Organization

Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

Sylvia M. Stoesser papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0047
Abstract

University of Iowa graduate in 1928 with a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. She was the first woman chemist to work for Dow Chemical Company.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1952-1992

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

Tess Catalano papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0527
Abstract

Human rights activist, singer and song writer.

Dates: 1959-2002

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

Wagner Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0475
Abstract

Materials from the lives of two sisters, Eva Wagner and Grace Wagner Patten, and one sister-in-law, Alice Nicolet Wagner.

Dates: 1903-1994

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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