Lauren M. Siebert papers
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Scope and Contents
The Lauren M. Siebert papers date from 2009 to 2012 and measure 2.8 linear feet in 2 boxes. The records are arranged into two series: Biographical (2009-2012) and Activism (2010-2011).
The Biographical series (2009-2012) contains newspaper articles and event flyers about Siebert’s activism in Palestine as part of the International Solidarity Movement. Also included are materials from Siebert’s residency and career in Rockford, Illinois.
The Activism series (2010-2011) contains picket signs and activist materials from Occupy Iowa City, a local branch stemming from the larger Occupy Wall Street movement. This series also holds materials from the creation of Maquoketa High School’s Diversity Club, as well as zines about anarchism and activism.
Dates
- Creation: 2009-2012
Creator
- Siebert, Lauren M., 1975- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The records are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright held by the donor has been transferred to the University of Iowa. However, copyright status for some collection materials may be unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owner. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility and potential liability based on copyright infringement for any use rests exclusively and solely with the user. Users must properly acknowledge the Iowa Women’s Archives, The University of Iowa Libraries, as the source of the material. For further information, visit https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/sc/services/rights/
Biographical / Historical
Lauren Marie Siebert was born in 1975. She served as a collection manager for Rockford Public Library for six years, and then became the Director of Maquoketa Public Library. In Maquoketa, Siebert aided Maquoketa High School students in advocating for a Diversity Club at their school. Siebert later relocated to Iowa City.
Siebert was greatly involved in the Occupy Iowa City movement, a local coalition spawning from the national Occupy movements in 2011. In the fall of 2012, Siebert went to the West Bank in Palestine as part of the International Solidarity Movement but was arrested a week after arrival for participating in a peaceful demonstration. Siebert was released a week later and continued her activism in Palestine, being able to witness the celebrations when the country won U.N. recognition.
Extent
2.8 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Occupy Iowa City materials and anarchist zines from activist and librarian Lauren M. Siebert.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers (donor no. 1399) were donated by Lauren M. Siebert in 2015.
- Author
- Abbie Steuhm, 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu