wa00013. Women, Politics, and the Law
Record Group
Identifier: wa00013
Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
Betty Jean Clark papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0153
Abstract
Iowa legislator from 1976 to 1990.
Dates:
1935-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Betty Jean Clark papers
Carolyn "Kay" Bucksbaum papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0591
Abstract
Civic activist involved in the Jewish community, the Des Moines symphony, the League of Women Voters, and the Proteus Club.
Dates:
1949-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Carolyn "Kay" Bucksbaum papers
Charlene Conklin papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0004
Abstract
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives,1967 to 1969, and the Iowa Senate, 1969 to 1973.
Dates:
1954-1981
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Charlene Conklin papers
Elaine Szymoniak papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0166
Abstract
Iowa State senator, Des Moines City Council member, and hearing and speech consultant.
Dates:
1974-2004
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Elaine Szymoniak papers
Elizabeth Shaw papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0026
Abstract
Iowa state legislator from 1967 to 1977.
Arrangement Topical files, arranged alphabetically, boxes 1-22; correspondence, boxes 23-30.
Arrangement Topical files, arranged alphabetically, boxes 1-22; correspondence, boxes 23-30.
Dates:
1965-1977
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Elizabeth Shaw papers
ERA Iowa 1992 records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0305
Abstract
Grassroots campaign initiated in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1991 to promote the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Iowa constitution in the 1992 election.
Dates:
1980-1993
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
ERA Iowa 1992 records
Jo Ann Zimmerman papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0351
Abstract
Elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1982 and in 1986, she became the first woman Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.
Dates:
1958-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Jo Ann Zimmerman papers
Katherine Stroud papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0420
Abstract
Leader of the 1949 campaign to reform Des Moines city government and adopt the city manager plan.
Dates:
1940-2001; 1940-1977
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Katherine Stroud papers
League of Women Voters of 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
Louise Rosenfield Noun papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0035
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1926-2002
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Louise Rosenfield Noun papers
Margaret McCollum papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0143
Abstract
Des Moines resident who was a leader in women's organizations including American Mother's Inc., PTA and AAUW.
Dates:
1942-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Margaret McCollum papers
Marguerite Cothorn papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0402
Abstract
Social worker and political activist, who served on the Iowa Civil Rights Commission from 1983 to 1984.
Dates:
1986-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Marguerite Cothorn papers
Mary Jane Odell papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0056
Abstract
Television journalist and politician who served as Iowa Secretary of State from 1980 to 1986.
Dates:
1936-2002
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Mary Jane Odell papers
Mary Louise Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0027
Abstract
First woman to chair the Republican National Committee, serving from 1974 to 1977. Co-founder of the Louise Noun-Mary Louise Smith Iowa Women's Archives.
Dates:
1925-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Mary Louise Smith papers
Maude Esther White papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0196
Abstract
Founder of the Des Moines Tutoring Center, and Iowa's first Affirmative Action administrator from 1973 to 1978.
Dates:
1957-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Maude Esther White papers
National Organization for Women, Des Moines Chapter records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0014
Abstract
Feminist activist organization records.
Dates:
1971-1987
Paula Watts Brown papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0002
Abstract
Civic leader in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dates:
1930-1974
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Paula Watts Brown papers
Rosemary Sackett papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0230
Abstract
Lawyer and justice on Iowa Court of Appeals.
Dates:
1960-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Rosemary Sackett papers
Roxanne Barton Conlin papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0005
Abstract
Attorney and political activist who co-founded the Iowa Women's Political Caucus and was appointed Federal Prosecutor in 1977.
Arrangement Personal, 1970-1996 and undated (boxes 1 and 2).
Professional, 1969-1995 and undated (boxes 2-44)
Arrangement Personal, 1970-1996 and undated (boxes 1 and 2).
Professional, 1969-1995 and undated (boxes 2-44)
Dates:
1969-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Roxanne Barton Conlin papers
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