wa00012. Women and War
Record Group
Identifier: wa00012
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Bette Brooks Stone papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0360
Abstract
Mapleton, Iowa high school student who sent telegrams for Western Union during World War II.
Dates:
1941-1993
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Dorothy Ashby Pownall papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0025
Abstract
Journalist who reported on Camp Dodge in Iowa during World War I.
Dates:
1918-1974
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Edith Neal papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0660
Abstract
Known as the Vietnam Mail Lady, Neal corresponded with servicemen stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1969.
Dates:
1931-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Magdalena "Helen" Tylee papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0471
Abstract
A German war bride who came to Iowa in 1922. During World War II she ran the family farm while her husband was serving in the armed forces.
Dates:
1917-1988
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Marjorie Vandervelde papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0375
Abstract
Photojournalist and writer who lived with Cuna Indians on the San Blas Islands to learn their culture and traditions.
Dates:
1837-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Mary Frances Reger-Wilkinson papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0501
Abstract
Social worker who worked for the American National Red Cross during and after World War II.
Dates:
1942-2002
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Thelma B. Lewis papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0022
Abstract
Iowa City mayor in 1961; served on the city council from 1958 to 1963.
Dates:
1947-1967
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives