Jews in public life
Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Carolyn "Kay" Bucksbaum papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0591
Abstract
Civic activist involved in the Jewish community, the Des Moines symphony, the League of Women Voters, and the Proteus Club.
Dates:
1949-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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
Shloss and Mannheimer Families papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0334
Abstract
Prominent Des Moines families including Irma Mannheimer, her husband Rabbi Eugene Mannheimer of Temple B'nai Jeshurun, and her parents, Rose and Max Shloss—the owners of Lederer and Strauss and Company.
Dates:
1896-1986
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives