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Transcript, December 5, 2019

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Scope and Contents

Transcript of a tribute to Iowa state legislator Betty Jean "BeJe" Clark composed and read by her friend Mary Ellen Miller. The tribute discusses a variety of topics, including: Clark's childhood; her role in opposing the legalization of pari-mutuel betting in Iowa; her mentorship of legislative pages on how to handle sexual harassment from male legislators; the legislative women's caucus; the transition away from six-on-six girls' basketball; her relationships with other women legislators, including Betty Hoffman, Pat Thompson, and Nancy Shimanek; and her Methodist faith.

Dates

  • Creation: December 5, 2019

Creator

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The papers are open for research. Digital content may be made available upon request.

Extent

9 pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English