Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Minnette Doderer papers date from 1944 to 2005 and measure 29.25 linear feet. Most of these materials relate to Doderer's activities as a member of the Iowa legislature, her role as a woman in politics, and her involvement with women's organizations. The collection contains materials related to bills with which Doderer was involved, constituent correspondence (often with Doderer's replies attached), letters from other politicians (such as Tom Harkin, Charles Grassley, Walter Mondale, and Pat Schroeder), Doderer's speeches, campaign materials, and extensive topical files. The collection is rich in material relating to the early women's movement. Accession 1 of the Minnette Doderer papers (Boxes 1-30) contains material dating from 1944 to 1984 and measures 11.75 linear feet. Accession 2 (boxes 31-44) dates from 1964 to 1991 and measures 5.5 linear feet. Accession 3 (Boxes 45-52) dates from 1967 to 1992 and measures 3 linear feet. Accession 4 (Boxes 53-75)...