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Clara Steen Skott papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0216
Abstract
Free-lance writer, home economics teacher, and civic leader who wrote articles and diaries concerning life in Iowa, China, and Wisconsin.
Dates:
1899-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Edith Neal papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0660
Abstract
Known as the Vietnam Mail Lady, Neal corresponded with servicemen stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1969.
Dates:
1931-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Magdalena "Helen" Tylee papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0471
Abstract
A German war bride who came to Iowa in 1922. During World War II she ran the family farm while her husband was serving in the armed forces.
Dates:
1917-1988
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Marjorie Vandervelde papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0375
Abstract
Photojournalist and writer who lived with Cuna Indians on the San Blas Islands to learn their culture and traditions.
Dates:
1837-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Pauline Lyon papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0202
Abstract
Waterloo, Iowa, native who served in WAVES during World War II and later worked for the American Red Cross.
Dates:
1884-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Ruth Hager Cousin papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0522
Abstract
Trained as a nurse between 1917 and 1920, and worked as a school nurse in Iowa Falls and Marshalltown, Iowa from 1931 to 1965.
Dates:
1914-1985
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives