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Elvira Gaston Platt papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0181
Abstract
Teacher and abolitionist who assisted fleeing slaves on the Underground Railroad while living in Fremont County, Iowa. Taught school to Pawnee children in Pennsylvania and Nebraska.
Dates:
1853-1974
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
John R. Hansen Papers
Collection
Identifier: MsC0300
Abstract
This collection is compiled of various documents of John Robert Hansen, Iowa politician.
Dates:
1965-1967
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Mann Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MsC0161
Abstract
Civil War letters and military records of Asahel Mann, Jr., John Mann, and William Mann, all of whom were members of Co. A, 4th regiment, Iowa Cavalry.
Dates:
1861-1913; Majority of material found within 1851-1866
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Modern Idea Club of Thurman Iowa records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0535
Abstract
Fremont County, Iowa women's club that was responsible for opening a public library in the small town of Thurman in 1936.
Dates:
1902-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives