Barbara Wommack papers
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Scope and Contents
The Barbara Wommack papers date from 1990 to 2005 and measure 1 linear inch. The collection consists of programs and minutes from the annual conventions of the Iowa Association of Colored Women's Clubs and the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Also included are materials on the Semper Fidelis club such as newspaper clippings and letters composed by Wommack during her presidency.
Dates
- Creation: 1990-2005
Creator
- Wommack, Barbara (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The papers are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright held by the donor has been transferred to the University of Iowa.
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Biographical / Historical
Club woman Barbara Wommack belongs to the Semper Fidelis club, an organization of African-American women in Davenport, Iowa, concerned with community and educational improvement. She has held office both as the head of public relations and as the club president. Wommack's involvement in Semper Fidelis led to her participation in the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs (NACWC) and its state branch, the Iowa Association of Colored Women's Clubs (IACWC). She served as chair of the public relations committee of the IACWC for several years and eventually was appointed publicity co-chair of the NACWC as well. Wommack was also involved in the Retired Senior Volunteers Program.
Extent
1.00 linear inch
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Clubwoman and member of the Semper Fidelis Club in Davenport, Iowa.
Method of Acquisition
The papers (donor no. 972) were donated by Barbara Wommack in 2005.
Subject
- National Association of Colored Women's Clubs (U.S.) (Organization)
- Iowa Association of Colored Women's Clubs (Organization)
- Semper Fidelis Club (Davenport, Iowa) (Organization)
- Wommack, Barbara (Person)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Temporal
Topical
- Author
- Ashley Goulden, 2007.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu