wa00013. Women, Politics, and the Law
Record Group
Identifier: wa00013
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
League of Women Voters, Metropolitan Des Moines records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0243
Abstract
This non-partisan group studied and acted upon the many local issues including the following: the council-manager form of city government, home rule for local and county government, reapportionment of legislative districts of the Iowa General Assembly, desegregation and integration of Des Moines public schools, and the need for affordable housing in the community.
Dates:
1936-1995
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