Political activists
Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
Edna Griffin papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0443
Abstract
Civil rights activist, later known as the Rosa Parks of Iowa.
Dates:
1948-2004
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Edna Griffin papers
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
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Ernest Rodriguez papers
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
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
Joyce Schulte papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0892
Abstract
Democratic candidate for Iowa's fifth congressional district in 2004 and 2006.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Dates:
2004-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Joyce Schulte papers
Katherine Stroud papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0420
Abstract
Leader of the 1949 campaign to reform Des Moines city government and adopt the city manager plan.
Dates:
1940-2001; 1940-1977
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Katherine Stroud 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
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Kathleen Wood Laurila papers
Linda Yanney papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0413
Abstract
Iowa City feminist and champion of LGBT rights.
Dates:
1948-2000
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Linda Yanney papers
Lolly Eggers papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0806
Abstract
Papers related to the social activism and career of librarian Lolly Eggers.
Dates:
1963-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Lolly Eggers papers
Lonabelle Kaplan Spencer papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0160
Abstract
American Association of University Women member and advocate for women's issues including dual listings for married women in Iowa telephone directories.
Arrangement 1997 ACCESSION Boxes 1-11
2007 ACCESSION Boxes 12-41
2008 ACCESSION Boxes 42-65
Arrangement 1997 ACCESSION Boxes 1-11
2007 ACCESSION Boxes 12-41
2008 ACCESSION Boxes 42-65
Dates:
1931-2007; 1975-2000
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Lonabelle Kaplan Spencer papers
Lucy and Henry Vargas papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0886
Abstract
Mexican American activists from Davenport, Iowa.
Dates:
1930-2013
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Lucy and Henry Vargas papers
Magdalen Meade papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0648
Abstract
Iowa farm woman and political organizer who was active in Roxanne Conlin's gubernatorial campaign in 1982.
Dates:
1891-1992
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Magdalen Meade papers
Maria Rundquist papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0544
Abstract
Sioux City business owner and political activist who emigrated to the United States from Mexico in 1978.
Dates:
1959-2016
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Maria Rundquist papers
Marilyn O. Murphy papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0547
Abstract
Social activist from Sioux City, Iowa.
Dates:
1973-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Marilyn O. Murphy papers
Peg Mullen papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0082
Abstract
Anti-Vietnam War activist whose son, Michael, was killed by 'friendly fire' in Vietnam in 1970.
Arrangement Copies of the hardcover and paperback versions of Friendly Fire and a hardcover copy of Unfriendly Fire: A Mother's Memoir are shelved in the printed works collection.
Arrangement Copies of the hardcover and paperback versions of Friendly Fire and a hardcover copy of Unfriendly Fire: A Mother's Memoir are shelved in the printed works collection.
Dates:
1968-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Peg Mullen papers