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Politicians

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

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

Arthur A. Neu Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0460
Abstract

Iowa State senator, 1967-1972 and Lieutenant Governor of Iowa, 1973-1978. Subject files, correspondence, speeches, etc.

Dates: 1965-1979; Majority of material found within 1970-1976
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

Ben F. Jensen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0147
Abstract

U.S. Representative from Iowa. Correspondence, subject files, legislative records, and speeches relating to his career in the Congress.

Dates: 1939-1964
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

Carolyn Pendray papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA1150
Abstract

First woman elected to the Iowa General Assembly, representing Jackson County in both the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa Senate.

Dates: 1932
Found in: Iowa Women's Archives

Charles E. Pickett Papers

 Collection
Identifier: msc0171
Abstract

U.S. Representative from Iowa and attorney. Subject files relating to his Congressional career. Includes campaign materials, and files on conservation, tariffs, pensions, and other subjects.

Dates: 1903-1922
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

Clyde L. Herring Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0068
Abstract

Governor and U.S. Senator from Iowa. The papers primarily consist of political speeches and correspondence on topics ranging from neutrality to the Democratic conventions.

Dates: 1931-1942; Majority of material found within 1933-1937
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

Curtis Companies Inc. Records

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0551
Abstract Founded in 1866 and dissolved in 1938, the Curtis Companies were a conglomerate of associated sash, door, and millwork companies that eventually consolidated into a single corporation. Includes correspondence, ledgers, journals, cashbooks, stockbooks, and minute books, with correspondence of U.S. Representative George M. Curtis.This collection consists almost entirely of financial ledgers for a Clinton, IA company founded in 1886 that specialized in architectural woodworking. Over the years it absorbed many other, smaller companies.Apart from financial records, there appears to be six indexed letter press books dating 1900-1904; one annual report with some text from the 1930s; an 1893 printed volume describing the company's products; and ditto drafts (the longest about 60 pages) of "The Evolution of Woodwork: A History of the Curtis Companies from Founding in 1886 to the 75th Anniversary in 1941." Arrangement...
Dates: 1869-1948
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

Edward J. McManus Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0258
Abstract

Iowa state senator, lieutenant governor of Iowa, Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa, delegate to Democratic National Convention, and U.S. District Court Judge for Northern District of Iowa. Correspondence, speeches, telegrams, campaign material, press releases, photographs, newspaper clippings, tape recordings, phonograph recordings, and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1942-1964; Majority of material found within 1960-1969
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

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

Fred Dickinson Letts Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0072
Abstract

Attorney, Congressman, and judge. Correspondence, family and personal records, with court decisions and speeches.

Dates: 1841-1965; Majority of material found within 1940-1969
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

Frederick Elliott Biermann Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0128
Abstract

U.S. Representative from Iowa. Correspondence, speeches, and campaign material relating to his years in the Congress.

Dates: 1932-1968
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

Harry Freeland Garrett Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0276
Abstract

Iowa Supreme Court Justice and Iowa state legislator. Subject files relating to his career in law and politics. Includes correspondence, legal cases, law school reunions, etc.

Dates: 1911-1971; Majority of material found within 1958-1961
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

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

Jake More Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0187
Abstract

Lawyer and State Chair of Iowa's Democratic State Central Committee. Speeches, correspondence, press releases, voter lists, financial reports, etc. all relating to More's involvement in Iowa's Democratic Party organization.

Dates: 1932-1968; Majority of material found within 1950-1968
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

James I. Dolliver Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0243
Abstract

Attorney, U.S. Representative from Iowa, and Regional Legal Council for the International Cooperation Administration of the Middle East. Correspondence, speeches, and subject files relating to his career.

Dates: 1923-1962; Majority of material found within 1940-1960
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

John Loomis Stevens Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0005
Abstract

Lawyer and politician of Boone, Iowa. Correspondence relating primarily to Steven's political activities, particularly in 1912.

Dates: 1873-1932
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

John R. Hansen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0300
Abstract

This collection is compiled of various documents of John Robert Hansen, Iowa politician.

Dates: 1965-1967
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

Josephine Gruhn papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0382
Abstract

Britt, Iowa-born member of the Iowa House of Representatives and vice-chair of the Committee on Agriculture during the farm crisis of the 1980s.

Dates: 1982-1992
Found in: Iowa Women's Archives

Katherine Mull Falvey Zastrow papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0052
Abstract

State representative from 1958 to 1964 and the first woman elected to Charles City Council, 1970.

Dates: 1927-1995
Found in: Iowa Women's Archives

Leonard G. Wolf Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0151
Abstract

U.S. Representative from Iowa and Agency for International Development official. Correspondence, bills and resolutions, newsletters and press releases all related to his one term in Congress.

Dates: 1956-1960
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections

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