wa00013/wa00013.6. Public Servants and Activists
Record Group Term
Identifier: wa00013/wa00013.6
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Jane Burleson papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0340
Abstract
Teacher's aide, packinghouse worker, and union activist, Burleson was the first woman and first African American elected to the Fort Dodge City Council.
Dates:
1931-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Mary Jane Odell papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0056
Abstract
Television journalist and politician who served as Iowa Secretary of State from 1980 to 1986.
Dates:
1936-2002
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Katherine Stroud papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0420
Abstract
Leader of the 1949 campaign to reform Des Moines city government and adopt the city manager plan.
Dates:
1940-2001
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives