wa00012/wa00012.2. Women on the Home Front
Record Group Term
Identifier: wa00012/wa00012.2
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Bette Brooks Stone papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0360
Abstract
Mapleton, Iowa high school student who sent telegrams for Western Union during World War II.
Dates:
1941-1993
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Edith Neal papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0660
Abstract
Known as the Vietnam Mail Lady, Neal corresponded with servicemen stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1969.
Dates:
1931-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Magdalena "Helen" Tylee papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0471
Abstract
A German war bride who came to Iowa in 1922. During World War II she ran the family farm while her husband was serving in the armed forces.
Dates:
1917-1988
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Marjorie Vandervelde papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0375
Abstract
Photojournalist and writer who lived with Cuna Indians on the San Blas Islands to learn their culture and traditions.
Dates:
1837-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Peg Mullen papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0082
Abstract
Arrangement
Anti-Vietnam War activist whose son, Michael, was killed by 'friendly fire' in Vietnam in 1970.
Arrangement
Copies of the hardcover and paperback versions of "Friendly Fire" and a hardcover copy of "Unfriendly Fire: A Mother's Memoir" are shelved in the printed works collection.
Dates:
1966-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives