wa00013. Women, Politics, and the Law
Record Group
Identifier: wa00013
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Ruth Hamilton papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0192
Abstract
Teacher and world traveler who served in the New Hampshire legislature.
Dates:
1895-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Shirley M. Sandage papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0318
Abstract
Mason City, Iowa-born civil rights activist, United States field representative for the Christian Children's Fund and director of program development for the National Organization on Disability.
Dates:
1927-2012
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Vera Shivvers papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0464
Abstract
Iowa farm woman who was elected to fill her husband's term in the Iowa Senate following his death in 1962.
Dates:
1914-1990
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0751
Abstract
Organization dedicated to legislative and educational efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency and support woman's suffrage.
Dates:
1874-2006
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Des Moines Chapter) records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0240
Abstract
Members of the Des Moines chapter of WILPF studied government policy on nuclear testing, the draft , the war in Vietnam, and the arms race. They held informational rallies and demonstrations and maintained a vigorous letter-writing campaign.
Dates:
1962-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives