Writer and life-long student who was active in the Sisterhood (Jewish aid society) at the Beth El Jacob Synagogue in Des Moines and Hadassah, a national organization aiding disadvantaged Jews, primarily children.

Feminist and civil liberties activist from Des Moines, Iowa, who was also an art collector, author, and co-founder of the Louise Noun-Mary Louise Smith Iowa Women's Archives.

Jewish independent filmmaker raised in Des Moines, Iowa.

Community activist in civic and Jewish organizations in Iowa City, Iowa.

Civic activist involved in the Jewish community, the Des Moines symphony, the League of Women Voters, and the Proteus Club.

Member of the Iowa House of Representatives, 1965-1966, and the first Jewish woman elected to the Iowa Legislature.

Public servant, feminist activist, and poet from Davenport, Iowa.

Professor in instructional design and outreach education at the University of Iowa's College of Education.

9 audiocassettes shelved in audiocassette collection.

Iowa legislator and community activist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Interviews with Iowa women legislators conducted by Suzanne O'Dea Schenken.

Prominent Des Moines families including Irma Mannheimer, her husband Rabbi Eugene Mannheimer of Temple B'nai Jeshurun, and her parents, Rose and Max Shloss—the owners of Lederer and Strauss and Company.

Des Moines, Iowa community activist whose husband, Don D. Alt served as a State House Representative.

An Iowa City resident and University of Iowa alum who emigrated from the Soviet Union with her family in 1921.

Professor of philosophy who served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculties at the University of Iowa from 1974-1983.

Lay leader’s collection of eulogies for Shaare Zion Synagogue and Congregation Beth Shalom in Sioux City, Iowa.

Community activist in civic and Jewish organizations in Waterloo, Iowa.

National educator for the American Zionist Youth Commission during WWII and local Jewish and communnity activist in Sioux City, Iowa.

English professor and poet active in the Quad Cities writers’ community who as chairman of Iowa AAUW located dozens of WPA murals throughout the state.

Feminist and public health professional in Portland, Oregon.

Community activist within the Jewish communities in Sioux City, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska.