wa00003. African American Women
Record Group
Identifier: wa00003
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Arlene Morris papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0276
Abstract
Clinical psychologist and University of Iowa alumna who was a member of the Des Moines Know Your Neighbor panel.
Dates:
1946-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Edna Griffin papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0443
Abstract
Civil rights activist, later known as the Rosa Parks of Iowa.
Dates:
1948-2004
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Gwendolyn Fowler papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0365
Abstract
The first African American woman pharmacist licensed in Iowa and presidential appointee to the United States Foreign Service in the 1950s.
Dates:
1905-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Marguerite Cothorn papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0402
Abstract
Social worker and political activist, who served on the Iowa Civil Rights Commission from 1983 to 1984.
Dates:
1928-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives