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Iowa

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf: Library Of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 440 Collections and/or Records:

Mead Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0372
Abstract

Civil War correspondence and pension records of an Iowa County family. Some of the topics of correspondence include the Battle of Corinth, Copperheads in Iowa, Black troops, and farm life in Iowa.

Dates: 1861-1929; Majority of material found within 1862-1866

Meredith Willson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0731
Abstract

Writer, musician, composer, and lyricist, best known for The Music Man. Manuscript drafts from his books, a script from The Music Man, and sheet music.

Dates: 1948-1957

Merle Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0660
Abstract

Editor at Yank, Time and Harper's, biographer of presidents, script writer, and novelist. Drafts, correspondence, printer's copies, and reviews for four of his books; the materials for The Sure Thing (1953) are extensive.

Dates: 1948 - 1961; Majority of material found in 1953

Merle Ramirez papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0809
Abstract

Educator, activist, and musician from Davenport, Iowa, who held leadership positions in UAW Local 858 and League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

Dates: 1987 - 2016

Midwest Federation of Chaparral Poets (Iowa Chapter) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0562
Abstract

The Iowa Chapter of Chaparral Poets met twice yearly (fall and spring); they studied poetry, conducted a poetry contest and wrote poetry for submission to Midwest Chaparral magazine. The organization was formed in 1942 and disbanded in 2001.

Dates: 1977-2001

Mildred Fox Everett papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0606
Abstract

Iowa native who became a homesteader in South Dakota, and later returned to Iowa to raise her five children on a farm.

Dates: 1811-1972

Millington F. Carpenter Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG99.0052
Abstract

Professor of English at University High School, 1922-1950. Taught literature at University of Iowa, 1950-1964. Correspondence, course material, speeches.

Dates: 1903-1961

Molly Bolin papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0362
Abstract

Professional basketball player from Moravia, Iowa who played for Iowa Cornets from 1978 to 1981 and for San Francisco and Columbus Ohio teams until 1984.

Dates: 1972-1997

Mona Kadel Martin papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0835
Abstract

Mona Martin (1934- ) served in the Iowa House of Representatives from Scott County from 1993-2001.

Dates: 1992-2009

Mrs. Dixon Alexander papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0584
Abstract

Correspondent for a weekly newspaper, The Fayette Leader.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1871-1872

Muscatine Migrant Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0745
Abstract

Migrant agency that advocated for agricultural laborers employed temporarily on eastern Iowa farms.

Dates: 1962-2005

Myrtilla F. Levin papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0032
Abstract

Active in the Republican Party, mayor of Newton, Iowa, and executive director of Iowa Business Council.

Dates: 1971-2010

Nancy Veglahn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0713
Abstract

Author of numerous books for young adults, many on science subjects. Collection includes manuscripts and correspondence about, among other titles, Follow the Golden Goose (1971) and Coils, Magnets and Rings (1976).

Dates: 1964-1976

Nannie Kern papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0632
Abstract

One autograph book presented to Kern as a girl in 1864.

Dates: 1864-1886

National Abortion Rights Action League of Iowa records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0640
Abstract

Local chapter of the national association.

Dates: 1990-2001

National Organization for Women, Iowa records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0013
Abstract

Feminist activist organization records.

Dates: 1976-1989

Nature Conservancy Iowa Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0379
Scope and Contents

Records of the Iowa chapter of the Nature Conservancy.

Dates: 1953-1979; Majority of material found within 1960-1979

Nellie M. Gebers papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0189
Abstract

Artist, writer and teacher from Ira, Iowa who studied with Grant Wood.

Dates: 1991-1995

Nelson G. Kraschel Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0174
Abstract

Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Papers relating to his political career and terms in office. Subject files include campaign materials, correspondence, speeches, etc.

Dates: 1931-1950

Newell Willard Bixby Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0253
Abstract

Minister of the Free Will Baptist Church in Lodomillo Township, Clayton County , Iowa. Private journals and church records.

Dates: 1827-1894