wa00012. Women and War
Record Group
Identifier: wa00012
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Bette Brooks Stone papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0360
Abstract
Mapleton, Iowa high school student who sent telegrams for Western Union during World War II.
Dates:
1941-1993
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Edith Neal papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0660
Abstract
Known as the Vietnam Mail Lady, Neal corresponded with servicemen stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1969.
Dates:
1931-1997
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
Muriel Anne Dryden papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0203
Abstract
Federal government employee who held various positions during her career, including White House mail analyst.
Dates:
1935-1990
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Pauline Lyon papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0202
Abstract
Waterloo, Iowa, native who served in WAVES during World War II and later worked for the American Red Cross.
Dates:
1884-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives