Gentleman, Julia (1931-)
Dates
- Existence: 1931-
Biography
Born in Des Moines in 1931, Gentleman was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Northwestern University. A Republican, she represented parts of the West Des Moines area in the Iowa legislature for over 15 years, serving House District 65 from 1975-1979, Senate District 33 from 1979-1983, and Senate District 41 from 1983-1991.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
A Political Dialogue: Iowa's Women Legislators oral histories
Interviews with Iowa women legislators conducted by Suzanne O'Dea Schenken.
Audio recording, August 21, 2019
Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Julia Gentleman about her legislative service, including her role in revising the Iowa criminal code and proposing comparable worth legislation, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.
Transcript, August 21, 2019
Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Julia Gentleman about her legislative service, including her role in revising the Iowa criminal code and proposing comparable worth legislation, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.
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