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Scope and Contents
The papers are 5 linear inches. The Basilisa Herrera papers are divided into four series: Biographical, Family, Photographs, and Artifacts.
The Biographical series (1971-2014) contains the transcript of Basilisa Herrera's 1993 oral history interview, funeral and obituary information of Herrera family members, and a selection of Basilisa's identification cards.
The Family series (1924-2010) contains various material related to the descendants of Basilisa and Primitivo Herrera. Several of the folders are sub-organized by the subject line(s) of descent from the Herreras.
The Photographs series (1942-2005) contains several photographs of members and descendants of the Herrera family, including some early photographs of Basilisa and Primitivo Herrera.
The Artifacts series contains a commemorative plaque distributed to the senior citizens of Cook's Point, Davenport, in 2002.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-2003
Creator
- From the Collection: Herrera, Basilisa, 1899-2003 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The papers are open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.00 linear inches
From the Collection: Photographs in box 1. boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu