Des Moines (Iowa)
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf: Library Of Congress Name Authority File
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Des Moines Chapter) records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0240
Abstract
Members of the Des Moines chapter of WILPF studied government policy on nuclear testing, the draft , the war in Vietnam, and the arms race. They held informational rallies and demonstrations and maintained a vigorous letter-writing campaign.
Dates:
1962-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives