wa00004. Autobiographical Resources: Diaries, Memoirs, and Oral Histories
Record Group
Identifier: wa00004
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Beverly Everett papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0148
Abstract
Family farmer, volunteer, and community activist who served on U.S. National Commission for UNESCO and the International Women's Year Commission.
Dates:
1856-2001
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Carrie V. Talcott papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0687
Abstract
Active clubwoman, Methodist, writer and farmer from Fayette County who spent 19 years in a retirement home in Fort Dodge.
Dates:
1913-1981
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Elizabeth Wherry papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0028
Lela Powers Briggs papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0043
Abstract
An artist who farmed with her husband near La Porte, Iowa.
Dates:
1892-1992
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
Myrtle Keppy papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0480
Abstract
Champion hog breeder, farm woman, 4-H leader, and president of the Iowa Porkettes.
Dates:
1926-2009
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives