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Bertha Korn Tucker papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0434
Abstract
Writer and life-long student who was active in the Sisterhood (Jewish aid society) at the Beth El Jacob Synagogue in Des Moines and Hadassah, a national organization aiding disadvantaged Jews, primarily children.
Dates:
1920-1999
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Bonnie Kern papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0797
Abstract
Iowa author who was a victim of sexual and physical abuse, served time in jail and eventually was pardoned.
Arrangement Bonnie Kern's book, Proclivity, is shelved in the printed works collection in IWA.
Arrangement Bonnie Kern's book, Proclivity, is shelved in the printed works collection in IWA.
Dates:
2004-2009
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Jean Berry papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0297
Marguerite Cothorn papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0402
Abstract
Social worker and political activist, who served on the Iowa Civil Rights Commission from 1983 to 1984.
Dates:
1986-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Mary Louise Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0027
Abstract
First woman to chair the Republican National Committee, serving from 1974 to 1977. Co-founder of the Louise Noun-Mary Louise Smith Iowa Women's Archives.
Dates:
1925-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Sue Follon papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0813
Abstract
Educational administrator and Executive Director of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women.
Dates:
1980-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives