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Mahaska County Farm Bureau Women's Committee records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0429
Abstract
The committee splintered from the extension service in 1955 and became the largest political and corporate organization representing farmer interests in Iowa.
Arrangement 4 folders, shelved in SCVF.
Arrangement 4 folders, shelved in SCVF.
Dates:
1971-2002
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Margaret McCollum papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0143
Abstract
Des Moines resident who was a leader in women's organizations including American Mother's Inc., PTA and AAUW.
Dates:
1942-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Marion Federation of Women's Clubs records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0643
Martha Jean Nicholson Browneller papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0804
Abstract
Mahaska County, Iowa, farm woman who was active in 4-H and rural organizations. She recorded her daily activities in her diaries between 1935 and 1973.
Dates:
1920-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Mary Elizabeth Wood papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0262
Abstract
Social worker and the first African American woman in the United States to be named executive director of a greater metropolitan YWCA.
Dates:
1920-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Mary Johnston Elson papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0730
Abstract
Iowa teacher from Jefferson County who taught in rural schools for forty-four years and was active in the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs.
Dates:
1928-2004; Other: Date acquired: 2008-01-23
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
Midwest Federation of Chaparral Poets (Iowa Chapter) records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0562
Abstract
The Iowa Chapter of Chaparral Poets met twice yearly (fall and spring); they studied poetry, conducted a poetry contest and wrote poetry for submission to Midwest Chaparral magazine. The organization was formed in 1942 and disbanded in 2001.
Dates:
1977-2001
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Midwest Women's Studies Association records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0649
Abstract
Regional branch of the National Women's Studies Association.
Dates:
1979-1992
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Modern Idea Club of Thurman Iowa records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0535
Abstract
Fremont County, Iowa women's club that was responsible for opening a public library in the small town of Thurman in 1936.
Dates:
1902-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Monday Afternoon Club (Fort Madison, Iowa) records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0526
Abstract
Cultural women's club in Fort Madison, Iowa which focused on intellectual improvement through study and reading.
Dates:
1900-2016
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Mothers for Natural Law records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0395
Abstract
Organization opposed to genetically modified organisms.
Dates:
1998-2001
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Muscatine Garden Club records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0653
Abstract
Founded in 1929 to promote the knowledge and love of gardening.
Dates:
1930-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Muscatine Herb Pals records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0654
Abstract
Study group organized to stimulate the advancement of herb gardening and herb use.
Dates:
1946-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Myrtle Keppy papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0480
Abstract
Champion hog breeder, farm woman, 4-H leader, and president of the Iowa Porkettes.
Dates:
1926-2009
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
National Abortion Rights Action League of Iowa records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0640
Abstract
Local chapter of the national association.
Dates:
1990-2001
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
National Association of Women in Construction, Des Moines Chapter scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: IWA0644
Abstract
Organization to provide a forum for women in the construction industry to meet and exchange ideas.
Arrangement One scrapbook, shelved in Box 1, oversize.
Arrangement One scrapbook, shelved in Box 1, oversize.
Dates:
1961-1964
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
National League of American Pen Women, Iowa City Branch records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0655
Abstract
The local branch was formed in 1963 and awards prize money to students.
Dates:
1964-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
National League of American Pen Women, Quad Cities Branch records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0656
Abstract
The National League of American Pen Women, Quad Cities Branch was established in 1976 to serve as an outlet for area women writers to communicate. The group organized scholarship competitions for high school student writers.
Dates:
1976-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
National League of American Pen Women, Waterloo-Cedar Rapids Branch records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0657
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