National League of American Pen Women, Quad Cities Branch records

Collection

Identifier: IWA0656

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Scope and Contents

The National League of American Pen Women, Quad Cities Branch records date from 1976 to 1997 and measure 18 linear inches. 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

Creation: 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

Copyright held by the donor has been retained by the donor.

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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.

Extent

18.00 linear inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Method of Acquisition

The records were donated by Sally Stiles in 1999.

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Vern Berry papers (IWA): Author and group member.