Des Moines (Iowa)
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf: Library Of Congress Name Authority File
Found in 111 Collections and/or Records:
Gwendolyn Fowler papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0365
Abstract
The first African American woman pharmacist licensed in Iowa and presidential appointee to the United States Foreign Service in the 1950s.
Dates:
1905-1996
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Gwendolyn Fowler papers
Harold E. Hughes Gubernatorial Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0385
Abstract
Governor and U.S. Senator from Iowa. Gubernatorial and senatorial office files relating to his political career.
Dates:
1962-1975
Helen Gunderson papers
Collection — Folder 1: Series 1
Identifier: IWA0286
Abstract
Papers include photographs of 1995 suffrage parade and Iowa ERA rallies.
Arrangement Two folders, shelved in SCVF; one videocassette [V339] shelved in videocassette collection.
Arrangement Two folders, shelved in SCVF; one videocassette [V339] shelved in videocassette collection.
Dates:
1994-2004
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Helen Gunderson papers
Icey Lenora Teel Harling papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0238
Abstract
Lecturer, author and playwright who ran the Teel School of Expression in Davenport, 1918-1934 and was later a writer and editor for the Durant News.
Dates:
1902-1973; 1920-1960
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Icey Lenora Teel Harling papers
Iola Vander Wilt papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0441
Abstract
Farmwoman and past Queen of Flying Farmers of Iowa who encouraged farm wives and teens to learn to fly.
Dates:
1963-1973
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Iola Vander Wilt papers
Jay N. Darling Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0170
Abstract
Correspondence, speeches, articles, leaflets, clippings, scrapbooks and a sketchbook, mostly dealing with politics, conservation, or family affairs, assembled by newspaper cartoonist Ding Darling of The Des Moines Register. There are also some 6,000 original pen-and-ink cartoons drawn by Darling.
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1897-1962
Jean Berry papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0297
Abstract
Des Moines-based artist.
Dates:
1989-2000
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Jean Berry papers
Jennifer Riggs Cosson papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0431
Abstract
A known suffragist who was active in community and political circles in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dates:
1890-1943
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Jennifer Riggs Cosson papers
Jo Ann Zimmerman papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0351
Abstract
Elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1982 and in 1986, she became the first woman Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.
Dates:
1958-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Jo Ann Zimmerman papers
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
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Joan Vander Naald Egenes papers
John Anson Nash Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0223
Abstract
Baptist clergyman and founder of Des Moines University. Church documents, correspondence, school bonds and contracts, etc.
Dates:
1845-1888
John MacVicar Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0051
Abstract
Record of expenditures for a farm located on Muscatine Island.
Dates:
1881-1952
Josie Thurston papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0514
Abstract
Journalist who worked for the Des Moines Register between 1947 and 1957 and was later a freelance writer.
Dates:
1893-1990
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Josie Thurston papers
Julie Litchfield Tallman papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0285
Abstract
High school and college student from Des Moines, Iowa, who was a talented golfer and musician.
Dates:
1955-1995; 1961-1963
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Julie Litchfield Tallman papers
June Parker Goldman papers
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0227
Abstract
Japanese-American woman who was a member of the Know Your Neighbor panel in Des Moines in the 1960s.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Arrangement One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Dates:
1964
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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June Parker Goldman 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
Katy Gammack papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0749
Abstract
Multi-client lobbyist, co-publisher of "Money and Politics Iowa," and an advocate for women's rights.
Dates:
1976-2007
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Katy Gammack papers
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
Lillian Moore Scales papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0292
Abstract
Estherville, Iowa-born homemaker and teacher who was active in literary, political, and religious groups in Des Moines.
Dates:
1938-1991
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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Lillian Moore Scales papers