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MONEY & POLITICS IN IOWA

 Series
Identifier: 7

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Katy Gammack papers date from 1976 to 2007 and measure 2 linear feet. The papers are arranged in eight series: Biographical information, Campaigns, Iowa State Board of Medical Examiners, Iowa Freedom Foundation, Lobbying, Reproductive health, Money and Politics in Iowa, and Artifacts.

The Biographical information series (1976-2007) consists primarily of Gammack's professional records, including resumes, newspaper clippings about her work, and correspondence related to her employment.

The Campaigns series (1978-1984) includes photographs, brochures, and fundraising records from Gammack's 1978 campaign for the Iowa State House of Representatives and from other local, state, and national campaigns in the early 1980s.

The Iowa State Board of Medical Examiners series (1980-1984) includes the agendas and correspondence of the Board, which examined allegations of misconduct by Iowa physicians.

The Iowa Freedom Foundation series (1981-1983) consists of the administrative records and the newsletter of the Iowa Freedom Foundation, an organization that monitored the political activities of socially conservative groups in Iowa.

The Lobbying series (1981-1997) is comprised of newsletters, brochures, workshop handouts, and questionnaires distributed to Iowa legislators. Notes from telephone conversations with lobbyists and legislators complete the series.

The Reproductive rights series (1977-2003) covers a range of women's health issues, including teenage pregnancy, abortion, and sexuality. The records include workshop materials, literature on the potential harm of anti-abortion legislation, and organizational records from Iowa pro-choice organizations.

The Money and Politics in Iowa series (1996-2003) consists of administrative records and newsletters published by the organization.

The Artifacts series (ca. early 1980s) consists primarily of political campaign buttons.

Dates

  • Creation: 1976-2007

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The papers are open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository

Contact:
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