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African-American politicians--Iowa

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Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Audio recording, October 31, 2019

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Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Deborah Berry about her experiences as an African-American woman in the Iowa legislature, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: October 31, 2019

Audio recording, August 19, 2020

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Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Helen Miller about her legislative service, including her role in passing a law to require breast density notifications for mammogram patients, time on the Iowa Board of Parole, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: August 19, 2020

Audio recording, January 15, 2020

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Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Phyllis Thede about her legislative service, the role of gender in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: January 15, 2020

Audio recording, October 8, 2019

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Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Ruth Ann Gaines about her legislative service, including the formation of a Black caucus, her experiences as a single mother serving in public office, and her career as a drama teacher at East High School in Des Moines.

Dates: October 8, 2019

Transcript, October 31, 2019

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Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Deborah Berry about her experiences as an African-American woman in the Iowa legislature, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: October 31, 2019

Transcript, August 19, 2020

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Scope and Contents

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Helen Miller about her legislative service, including her role in passing the Iowa law that requires mammogram patients be informed about their breast density composition, time on the Iowa Board of Parole, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: August 19, 2020

Transcript, January 15, 2020

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Scope and Contents

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Phyllis Thede about her legislative service, the role of gender in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: January 15, 2020

Transcript, October 8, 2019

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Scope and Contents

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Ruth Ann Gaines about her legislative service, including the formation of a Black caucus, her experiences as a single mother serving in public office, and her career as a drama teacher at East High School in Des Moines.

Dates: October 8, 2019