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Mason City (Iowa)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf: Library Of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Abbie Romey papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0146
Abstract

Actress, homemaker, and 1928 graduate of the State University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Dates: 1891-1993

Audio recording, January 15, 2020

 Item
Scope and Contents

Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Sharon Steckman about her legislative service, including balancing motherhood with public office, and advice for other women considering a run.

Dates: January 15, 2020

Audio recording, December 5, 2019

 Item
Scope and Contents

Audio recording of a tribute to Iowa state legislator Betty Jean "BeJe" Clark composed and read by her friend Mary Ellen Miller. The tribute discusses a variety of topics, including: Clark's childhood; her role in opposing the legalization of pari-mutuel betting in Iowa; her mentorship of legislative pages on how to handle sexual harassment from male legislators; the legislative women's caucus; the transition away from six-on-six girls' basketball; her relationships with other women legislators, including Betty Hoffman, Pat Thompson, and Nancy Shimanek; and her Methodist faith.

Dates: December 5, 2019

Betty Jean Clark papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0153
Abstract

Iowa legislator from 1976 to 1990.

Dates: 1935-1994

Charles E. Strickland Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0311
Abstract

Mason City, Iowa, businessman. Correspondence and subject files documenting his business, political and civic interests. Topics include the Iowa Terminal Railroad and People's Gas and Electric Company of Mason City.

Dates: 1937-1972

Esther J. Walls papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0288
Abstract

Mason City, Iowa native and librarian who was the first African-American female student at University of Iowa elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Dates: 1860-1996

Harold E. Wolfe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0261
Abstract

Mason City, Iowa, chief of police, chairman of the Iowa Liquor Control Commission, and member of the Iowa House of Representatives. Correspondence, clippings, radio broadcast scripts, photographs, campaign material, and other papers.

Dates: 1929-1970

Irene and Jose Guzman papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0870
Abstract

Photographs and slides pertaining to the Guzman's role in the Migrant Action Program in Mason City, Iowa.



Arrangement

Photographs and slides available in the Iowa Digital Library.

Dates: 1963-1979

Lela Aurilla Yost memoir

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0325
Abstract

Schoolteacher and farm wife near Mason City and Kesley, Iowa.



Arrangement

Shelved in printer works, CT 275.Y48 AC 1990

Dates: 1995

Shirley M. Sandage papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0318
Abstract

Mason City, Iowa-born civil rights activist, United States field representative for the Christian Children's Fund and director of program development for the National Organization on Disability.

Dates: 1927-2012

Stella M. Mason papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0744
Abstract

Physician and surgeon who practiced in Mason City, Iowa, and was also active in the women's sufffrage movement.

Dates: 1852-1958

Transcript, January 15, 2020

 Item
Scope and Contents

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Sharon Steckman about her legislative service, including balancing motherhood with public office, and advice for other women considering a run.

Dates: January 15, 2020

Transcript, December 5, 2019

 Item
Scope and Contents

Transcript of a tribute to Iowa state legislator Betty Jean "BeJe" Clark composed and read by her friend Mary Ellen Miller. The tribute discusses a variety of topics, including: Clark's childhood; her role in opposing the legalization of pari-mutuel betting in Iowa; her mentorship of legislative pages on how to handle sexual harassment from male legislators; the legislative women's caucus; the transition away from six-on-six girls' basketball; her relationships with other women legislators, including Betty Hoffman, Pat Thompson, and Nancy Shimanek; and her Methodist faith.

Dates: December 5, 2019

Virginia Harper papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0199
Abstract

One of five African American women who integrated Currier Hall at the University of Iowa in 1946. Former president of the Fort Madison chapter of the NAACP.

Dates: 1940-2005

W. Earl Hall Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0193
Abstract

Editor and publisher of the Mason City Globe Gazette. Papers relating to his career and civic activities. Subject files, correspondence, speeches, and editorials reflect his work for such organizations as the Red Cross, Radio Free Europe, and the Iowa State Board of Regents.

Dates: 1917-1969

Wagner Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0475
Abstract

Materials from the lives of two sisters, Eva Wagner and Grace Wagner Patten, and one sister-in-law, Alice Nicolet Wagner.

Dates: 1903-1994