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Alberta Metcalf Kelly papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0176
Abstract
High school English teacher who was active in state and national Democratic Party politics during the 1950s and 1960s.
Dates:
1899-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Anabeth Koob Voigts papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0694
Abstract
Materials relate to the efforts of Voigts to obtain the release of her sister, Kathryn Koob, who was held hostage in Iran between 1979 and 1981.
Dates:
1976-1999
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Anna Cochrane Lomas papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0053
Abstract
Republican National Committeewoman in the 1950s and 1960s from Red Oak, Iowa.
Dates:
1917-1991
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Betty Jean Furgerson papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0111
Abstract
Teacher, social worker, human rights commission director, and university regent from Waterloo.
Dates:
1921-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Beverly A. Hannon papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0065
Abstract
Two-term Iowa state senator. Hannon chaired the Human Resources Committee and was instrumental in founding the Iowa Women's Foundation in Iowa City.
Dates:
1968-2015
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Beverly Everett papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0148
Abstract
Family farmer, volunteer, and community activist who served on U.S. National Commission for UNESCO and the International Women's Year Commission.
Dates:
1856-2001
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Carolyn "Kay" Bucksbaum papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0591
Abstract
Civic activist involved in the Jewish community, the Des Moines symphony, the League of Women Voters, and the Proteus Club.
Dates:
1949-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Cecile Cooper papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0006
Charlene Conklin papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0004
Abstract
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives,1967 to 1969, and the Iowa Senate, 1969 to 1973.
Dates:
1954-1981
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Church Women United in Iowa records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0003
Connie McBurney
Collection
Identifier: IWA0888
Abstract
Journalist and 1996 congressional candidate.
Dates:
1996-2002
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Democratic Activist Women's Network, District 1 records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0602
Abstract
Organization created to recruit, educate, and elect Democratic women to public office in Iowa.
Dates:
1981-2009
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Denise O'Brien papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0156
Abstract
Organic farmer and political activist who served as president of National Family Farm Coalition.
Dates:
1964-2006
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Dorothy Schramm papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0183
Abstract
Human rights advocate from Burlington, Iowa who was active in local and international issues, particularly UNA-USA and the League of Women Voters.
Dates:
1938-2006
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Elaine Szymoniak papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0166
Abstract
Iowa State senator, Des Moines City Council member, and hearing and speech consultant.
Dates:
1974-2004
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Elizabeth Miller Richards papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0737
Abstract
Politician and women's rights activist from Red Oak, Iowa,who ran for Iowa state representative in 1966.
Dates:
1929-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Emma Harvat papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0163
Abstract
First woman mayor of Iowa City, serving from 1922 to 1925.
Dates:
1920-2001
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Gertrude Cohen papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0358
Abstract
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives, 1965-1966, and the first Jewish woman elected to the Iowa Legislature.
Dates:
1964-1991
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Gladys Nelson papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0662
Abstract
Republican Iowa legislator from 1950 to 1956 and former president of the League of Women Voters of Iowa.
Dates:
1938-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Iowa Women's Political Caucus records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0019
Abstract
Organization to promote the advancement of women in politics.
Dates:
1972-1999
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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