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Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Ruth Ann Gaines about her legislative service, including the formation of a Black caucus, her experiences as a single mother serving in public office, and her career as a drama teacher at East High School in Des Moines.

Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Patricia Harper about her legislative service, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Marcie Frevert about her legislative service, including difficulties she faced as a single mother and duties taken on disproportionately by women representatives.

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Ruth Ann Gaines about her legislative service, including the formation of a Black caucus, her experiences as a single mother serving in public office, and her career as a drama teacher at East High School in Des Moines.

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Patricia Harper about her legislative service, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Marcie Frevert about her legislative service, including difficulties she faced as a single mother and duties taken on disproportionately by women representatives.

Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Sue Cahill about her legislative experience, perspective on the Iowa education system, and views on how gender impacts political representation.