Cultural artifacts
Subject
Subject Source: Aat: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 156 Collections and/or Records:
Evelyn Crary Bacon papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0012
Abstract
Teacher, decorated veteran nurse and pioneer in the field of nursing education, Bacon served as a captain in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II and participated in the invasion of Normandy.
Dates:
1917-2000
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Evelyn Crary Bacon papers
Frances Graham papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0862
Abstract
Amateur historian and clubwoman from Fayette County, Iowa.
Dates:
1912-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Frances Graham papers
Georgana Falb Foster papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0435
Abstract
A participant in the Camp Fire Girls between 1940 and 1954; materials include correspondence, scrapbooks and a memoir.
Dates:
1939-2002
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Georgana Falb Foster papers
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
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Gertrude Cohen papers
Gladys Homan papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0261
Abstract
Extensive correspondence of Corning, Iowa farm wife and club woman.
Dates:
1871-2004
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Gladys Homan papers
Gwendolyn Fowler papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0365
Abstract
The first African American woman pharmacist licensed in Iowa and presidential appointee to the United States Foreign Service in the 1950s.
Dates:
1905-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Gwendolyn Fowler papers
Hedy Hustedde papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0879
Abstract
Homemaker and librarian who lived abroad in Berlin for four years during the 1980s.
Dates:
1890-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Hedy Hustedde papers
Helen Bamford papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0193
Abstract
Professional photographer from Muscatine.
Dates:
1911-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Helen Bamford papers
Helen Lee Hensleigh Wenger papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0142
Abstract
University of Iowa graduate and teacher whose papers include correspondence and scrapbook files relating to her work on a variety of social issues including gun control.
Dates:
1922-2006
Iowa City Women's Press records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0220
Abstract
Iowa City publisher and printer of lesbian and feminist books that existed from 1973 to 1985.
Dates:
1973-1985
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Iowa City Women's Press records
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0565
Abstract
Nondenominational and nonpartisan organization bringing Iowa women's clubs together.
Dates:
1853-2006
Iowa League for Nursing records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0580
Abstract
The Iowa League for Nursing's efforts have included active participation in community planning and action for health care, advocating changes such as home health care. The organization made efforts to assure the continuing supply of nurses by providing them with the educational opportunities to reach their maximum career potential, ability to move into management and leadership positions, and promoting a greater public appreciation of nursing as a profession.
Dates:
1952-2002
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Iowa League for Nursing records
Iowa Nurses' Association records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0023
Abstract
State branch of the national organization. The overall purpose of the association has been to promote and improve the professional skills and status of nurses. Arrangement Administrative Records, 1904-1989 (boxes 1-18)
American Nurses Association, 1928-1989 (boxes 18-24)
Committees, 1933-1989 (boxes24-34)
Continuing Education, 1955-1989 (boxes 34-36)
Conventions, 1904-1989 (boxes 37-44)
Districts, 1920-1984 (boxes44-48)
Economic...
Dates:
1904-1989
Iowa Women Against the Equal Rights Amendment records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0018
Abstract
Grassroots organization opposed to Iowa's ratification of the ERA to the Iowa and United States constitutions.
Dates:
1972-1980
Iowa Women's Political Caucus records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0019
Abstract
Organization to promote the advancement of women in politics.
Dates:
1972-1999
Janet Shipton papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0264
Abstract
Political activist and Johnson County, Iowa, supervisor who was the daughter of British Prime Minister Clement Attlee.
Dates:
1936-1991
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Janet Shipton papers
Jean Jew Justice Committee records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0444
Abstract
The committee organized in 1990 to support Jean Jew in her sexual harassment lawsuit against the University of Iowa.
Dates:
1982-1999
Jill Jack papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0519
Abstract
Iowa City political activist.
Dates:
1967-2006
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Jill Jack papers
Jo Ann Zimmerman papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0351
Abstract
Elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1982 and in 1986, she became the first woman Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.
Dates:
1958-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Jo Ann Zimmerman papers
Joann Orr papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0807
Abstract
State senator from 1972 to 1980 from Grinnell, Iowa.
Dates:
1969-2017
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Joann Orr papers