wa00002. Girls' and Women's Sports
Record Group
Identifier: wa00002
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0106
Abstract
The department was established in 1924 and was a pioneer in the development of graduate study and professional training. The department existed until 2010 under a variety of names and organizations.
Dates:
1900-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0054
Abstract
Journalist for the Toledo Blade and writer of the first Nancy Drew mysteries and other children's series books; collection includes writings, clippings, scrapbooks, fan mail, photographs, and a typewriter.
Dates:
1875-2012
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
C. Pauline Spencer papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0627
Abstract
An outstanding athlete and the first woman to receive an athletic letter at the University of Iowa. She graduated in 1923.
Dates:
1920 -1985
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Julie Litchfield Tallman papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0285
Abstract
High school and college student from Des Moines, Iowa, who was a talented golfer and musician.
Dates:
1955-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Christine Grant papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0329
Abstract
Sports administrator, professor, and gender equity activist.
Dates:
1952-2022
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives