Iowa Women's Hall of Fame
Organization
The Iowa Women's Hall of Fame was established by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women in 1975. The Hall of Fame recognizes Iowa women who have contributed their ideas, talents, and skills to making a significant impact on society. The Iowa Commission, established in 1972, is a state government agency that seeks to assure equality for Iowa women. Each year a five-member selection committee appointed by the Commission receives nominations for the Hall of Fame and selects four inductees. The four inductees are honored at a special ceremony hosted by the governor of Iowa at the State Historical Society in Des Moines.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Beverly Everett papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0148
Abstract
Family farmer, volunteer, and community activist who served on U.S. National Commission for UNESCO and the International Women's Year Commission.
Dates:
1856-2001
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Beverly Everett papers
Edith Sackett papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0676
Abstract
Schoolteacher and Iowa Mother of the Year, 1969.
Dates:
1959-1975
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Edith Sackett papers
Gwendolyn Fowler papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0365
Abstract
The first African American woman pharmacist licensed in Iowa and presidential appointee to the United States Foreign Service in the 1950s.
Dates:
1905-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Gwendolyn Fowler papers
Iowa Women's Hall of Fame records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0174
Abstract
Established by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women in 1975 to recognize the contributions of Iowa women.
Dates:
1975-
Margaret Atherton Bonney papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0313
Abstract
Bonney's research files include Iowa suffragist Mary Jane Coggeshall, scientist Mary Louise Putnam, physician Jennie McCowen, and pioneer evangelist and minister, Abner Kneeland
Dates:
1810-1992
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Margaret Atherton Bonney papers
Marguerite Cothorn papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0402
Abstract
Social worker and political activist, who served on the Iowa Civil Rights Commission from 1983 to 1984.
Dates:
1986-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Marguerite Cothorn papers