Political participation
Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 48 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; 1920-1968
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Alberta Metcalf Kelly papers
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
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Anabeth Koob Voigts papers
Betty Mae Page correspondence
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0281
Abstract
Waterloo, Iowa resident who served on Governor Ray's Commission on the Status of Women.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Dates:
1969-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Betty Mae Page correspondence
Black Hawk County Democratic Women's Organization (Iowa) records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0545
Abstract
The group formed in 1956 to help elect Democratic candidates.
Dates:
1956-1977
Candace Packard Lambie papers
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0267
Abstract
Officer in local and state chapters of the League of Women Voters and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Dates:
1959-1991
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Candace Packard Lambie papers
Dale McCormick papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0513
Abstract
Carpenter and activist for women in non-traditional jobs.
Dates:
1958-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Dale McCormick papers
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
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Denise O'Brien papers
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
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Dorothy Schramm papers
Elvira Houston papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0623
Abstract
Tama County, Iowa farmwoman who maintained the family account books for nearly fifty years. She ran for city council on the Women's Progressive Ticket in 1942.
Dates:
1928-1984
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Elvira Houston papers
ERA Iowa 1992 records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0305
Abstract
Grassroots campaign initiated in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1991 to promote the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Iowa constitution in the 1992 election.
Dates:
1980-1993
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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ERA Iowa 1992 records
Ernest Rodriguez papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0784
Abstract
Davenport civil rights and Chicano activist, born in the predominantly Mexican settlement of Holy City in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Dates:
1910-2014
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Ernest Rodriguez papers
Esther Ver Meer papers
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0408
Abstract
Farmwoman and member of the Porkettes, the women's auxiliary of the Iowa Pork Producers Council.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Dates:
1991-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Esther Ver Meer papers
Faith Knowler papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0206
Abstract
Johnson County community activist from the 1970s to 1990s.
Dates:
1936-1995; 1952-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Faith Knowler papers
Iowa Women's Political Caucus records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0019
Abstract
Organization to promote the advancement of women in politics.
Dates:
1972-1999
Jean and John L. Schneiders papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0783
Abstract
Davenport community and civil rights activists during the 1960s.
Dates:
1962-1971
Joan Vander Naald Egenes papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0332
Abstract
Des Moines-born clubwoman, community leader, businesswoman, and Republican Party activist.
Dates:
1966-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Joan Vander Naald Egenes papers
Kathleen Wood Laurila papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0458
Abstract
Iowa activist involved in the peace movement as well energy conservation and environmental protection coalitions.
Dates:
1956-1999
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
/
Kathleen Wood Laurila papers
League of Women Voters of Iowa records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0020
Abstract
State-level branch of the national non-partisan League of Women Voters which seeks to promote political responsibility through educating and informing the public on selected governmental issues and promoting action on those issues. Arrangement 1971 Accession, 1917 to 1991 (boxes 1-61)
Local leagues, 1939-1970 (boxes 1-5,19-32)
Administrative, 1920-1968 (boxes 6-16)
National, 1934-1966 (boxes 16-17)
Iowa Voter,...
Dates:
1917-2001
League of Women Voters of Johnson County records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0021
Abstract
Local branch of the national non-partisan League of Women Voters which seeks to promote political responsibility through educating and informing the public on selected governmental issues and promoting action on those issues.
Dates:
1920-
League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Des Moines records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0243
Abstract
This non-partisan group studied and acted upon the many local issues including the following: the council-manager form of city government, home rule for local and county government, reapportionment of legislative districts of the Iowa General Assembly, desegregation and integration of Des Moines public schools, and the need for affordable housing in the community.
Dates:
1936-1995