Mary Brenneman papers

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IWA0936

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Mary Brenneman papers consist of biographical material relating to the life of Mary Brenneman. The papers contain twelve audio c.d.s that feature interviews with Mary, and two booklets with writings by and about Mary.

Dates

Creation: 1911-2008

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

Mary Brenneman was born on January 7, 1922 in Sharon Center, Iowa. Mary was the sixth of seven children born to Benjamin and Barbara Brenneman. She contracted polio at eighteen months old, after walking for six months, and had to relearn how to walk.