Equal rights amendments
Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:
Mary Louise Smith papers
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.
Minnette Doderer papers
National Organization for Women, Ames Chapter records
National Organization for Women, Dubuque Chapter records
The group was formed in 1973. The purpose of the group was to improve and expand the role of women in society and it supported the Equal Rights Amendment, safe and legal abortion among other issues.
National Organization for Women, Johnson County-Iowa City Chapter records
Patricia Geadelmann papers
Feminist and physical educator who was a strong proponent of the ERA and Title IX.
Polk County Women Attorneys records
Association to promote the professional growth of women in the law.
Polk County Women's Political Caucus records
County branch of a national organization to support candidates who promote women's rights and women's participation in the political process.
Roxanne Barton Conlin papers
Attorney and political activist who co-founded the Iowa Women's Political Caucus and was appointed Federal Prosecutor in 1977.
Ruth Scharnau papers
Teacher and community activist who was a founding member of the Dubuque National Organization for Women.
Transcript, October 21, 2019
Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Mona Martin about her legislative service (including her roles in the "drive-by delivery" ban, the 1998 Iowa ERA, and mandating insurance coverage for contraceptive care), her campaigns, and the role of gender in politics.
Transcript, January 15, 2020
Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Cindy Winckler about her legislative service, including switching parties in the 1990s, the role of gender in politics, and advice for other women running for office.
Transcript, August 19, 2020
Transcript of a tribute to Iowa state legislator Minnette Doderer, composed and read by her friend and fellow legislator Johnie Hammond; summarizes Doderer's personal biography, community service, and political career. Topics include the women's legislative caucus, reapportionment, and sexism against women in politics.
Transcript, September 14, 2019
Transcript of a tribute to Iowa state legislator Minnette Doderer, composed and read by her friend and fellow legislator Jean Lloyd-Jones; summarizes Doderer's personal biography, community service, and political career.
Transcript, August 19, 2020
Transcript of a tribute to Iowa state legislator JoAnn Orr composed and read by her friend and fellow legislator Janet Carl; summarizes Orr's personal biography, community service, and political career.