National League of American Pen Women, Quad Cities Branch records

Collection

Identifier: IWA0656

Staff Only

The National League of American Pen Women, Quad Cities Branch records date from 1976 to 1997 and measure 1.5 linear feet. The records consists of three scrapbooks containing photographs, programs, and newspaper clippings of the group. One folder of materials, filed with the third scrapbook, holds newsletters, programs, and loose scrapbook pages from 1993-1997.

Dates

1976-1997

Creator

National League of American Pen Women. Quad Cities Branch (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The papers are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

1.50 linear feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Biographical / Historical

The National League of American Pen Women, Quad Cities Branch was established in 1976 to serve as an outlet for area women writers to communicate. The group organized scholarship competitions for high school student writers. Individual members entered writing competitions on the state and national level; many received awards. Some of the members of the group published their own works, which ranged from romance novels to dog care books and books on coping with grief.

Method of Acquisition

The records were donated by Sally Stiles in 1999.

Related Materials

Iowa Press Women records (IWA): Contains Information from the National League of American Pen Women, Des Moines branch. National League of American Pen Women, Iowa City branch records (IWA). National League of American Pen Women, Waterloo-Cedar Rapids branch records (IWA). Connie Heckert papers (IWA): Author and group member. Vern Berry papers (IWA): Author and group member.