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Educators

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Dorothy Paul papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0349
Abstract

Iowa City peace activist and educator who was executive director of the UNA-USA Iowa Division from 1976 to 1996.

Dates: 1955-2016

Ernest Horn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG99.0223
Scope and Contents

The Ernest Horn Papers reflect his research and publications in geography, history, and other social science education;  spelling, and vocabulary. Organizations prominently represented include the American Historical Association Commission on the Social Studies, the Canada - United States Committee on Education, the University of Iowa University Elementary School, and other schools where Horn studied or taught. Correspondents include Charles A. Beard (letters currently cataloged as Special Collections manuscripts), Madeline Darrough Horn, and University of Iowa education deans and presidents.

Dates: 1902 - 1968

Esther J. Walls papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0288
Abstract

Mason City, Iowa native and librarian who was the first African-American female student at University of Iowa elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Dates: 1860-1996

Fisher, Vardis (Vardis Alvero), 1895-1968

 Person
Dates: Existence: 1895-03-31 - 1968-07-09

Frances Hawthorne papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0473
Abstract

Des Moines educator whose materials include You Can't Go Back to Buxton and African Americans in Iowa: a Chronicle of Contributions, 1830-1992.

Dates: 1906-2000

James C. Wright Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0296
Abstract

Educator. Correspondence, subject files, speeches, articles, clippings, and photographs documenting his career as a school administrator, state official, and educator.

Dates: 1933-1971; Majority of material found in 1956-1965

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

Linda Kinney Neuman papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0532
Abstract

Served for over twenty years in the Iowa judiciary and was the first woman to be appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court.

Dates: 1975-2018

Marcus Bach Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0560
Abstract

Religion professor and writer. Early typescript drafts of six of his books, including The Dream Gate and Report to Protestants.

Dates: 1948-1995

Mary Elizabeth Wood papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0262
Abstract

Social worker and the first African American woman in the United States to be named executive director of a greater metropolitan YWCA.

Dates: 1920-1998

Maude Esther White papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0196
Abstract

Founder of the Des Moines Tutoring Center, and Iowa's first Affirmative Action administrator from 1973 to 1978.

Dates: 1957-1996

Max Rafferty Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0214
Abstract

Educator, author, and columnist. Speeches, newspaper columns, and articles about education. Also includes sound recordings, video tapes, and filmstrips.

Dates: 1933-1982; Majority of material found within 1960-1979

Melvin R. Novick Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG99.0229
Abstract

University of Iowa professor of education, 1974-1982. Professor of psychology and quantitative foundations/statistics and actuarial science, 1982-86.

Dates: 1962-1986

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

Pi Lambda Theta, Theta Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0817
Abstract

Honorary society for women students in the field of education.

Dates: 1918-2008

Roberta Till-Retz papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0802
Abstract

Research and educational materials of activist and labor educator Roberta Till-Retz.

Dates: 1970-2006

The Way Up Leadership Conference records

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA1003
Abstract

Iowa-based conference held annually since 1983 to promote women in higher education.

Dates: 1983-1994