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Marilyn Sippy papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0680
Abstract

Peace activist and volunteer from Marion, Iowa, who was active in UNICEF for over thirty years.

Dates: 1955-2004

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

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

Mary McDermott Shideler papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0404
Abstract

Theologian, writer and lecturer whose work encompassed religious theology, philosophy and psychology.

Dates: 1900-2000

McGill Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0543
Abstract

The collection consists mainly of correspondence and includes the papers of early twentieth century labor activist, IWW member, and Buffalo school teacher, Pearl McGill.

Dates: 1885-2005

Mildred "Micki" Zeller papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0722
Abstract

Costume designer and avid traveler whose papers include an extensive collection of slides, related travel diaries, and materials pertaining to the Iran Hostage Crisis.

Dates: 1946-2000

Modesta and Genaro Garnica papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0885
Abstract

Davenport family that emigrated from Mexico in the 1910s.

Dates: 1949-2004

Nancy Rash papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0881
Abstract

Multi-generation history, correspondence, and photographs of a farming family in Union, Iowa.

Dates: 1860-2012

Naomi Novick papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0667
Abstract

Iowa City city councilor from 1990 to 1997. Chosen twice to serve as mayor.

Dates: 1922-2016

Otilia Gomez Savala papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0827
Abstract

Davenport woman raised in the Cook's Point neighborhood, whose parents emigrated from Mexico in the early twentieth century.

Dates: 1937-2014

Peg Mullen papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0082
Abstract

Anti-Vietnam War activist whose son, Michael, was killed by 'friendly fire' in Vietnam in 1970.



Arrangement

Copies of the hardcover and paperback versions of "Friendly Fire" and a hardcover copy of "Unfriendly Fire: A Mother's Memoir" are shelved in the printed works collection.

Dates: 1966-2010

Phylliss Henry papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0044
Abstract

First woman assigned to patrol duty on the Des Moines police force, serving from 1972 to 1982.

Dates: 1971-2004

Pi Lambda Theta, Theta Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0817
Abstract

Honorary society for women students in the field of education.

Dates: 1918-2008

Polly Ely papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0829
Abstract

Peace and civil rights activist who was a longtime member of Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist in Cedar Rapids.

Dates: 1937-2008

Reese Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0818
Abstract

Business documents, correspondence and travel ephemera of the Reese Family from Turin, Iowa.

Dates: 1800-2009

Robinson-Lacy Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0424
Abstract

Correspondence diaries, scrapbook, and genealogical information regarding this Dubuque-area family.

Dates: 1852-2001

Rose Stoops papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0542
Abstract

Teacher, farm woman and nurse who later participated in many community organizations in Grinnell, Iowa.

Dates: 1916-2004

Ruth Schaefer papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0746
Abstract

A Latin teacher who served as friend and mentor to Vietnamese refugees in the Iowa City community.

Dates: 1956-2002

Ruth Scharnau papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0224
Abstract

Teacher and community activist who was a founding member of the Dubuque National Organization for Women.

Dates: 1970-2017

Ruth Wilson papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0498
Abstract

Journalist who worked for the Stars and Stripes in postwar Europe.

Dates: 1957-2002

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State University of Iowa 12
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League of Women Voters of Johnson County, Iowa 3
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American Association of University Women 2
American National Red Cross 2
Day, Cornelia, 1919-2004 2
Democratic Party (Iowa) 2
Grinnell College 2
Iowa Civil Rights Commission 2
Iowa. General Assembly. Senate 2
Mason, Kären 2
Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays 2
Shrauger family 2
Shrauger, Harold, Sr. 2
UNICEF 2
United Nations Association of the United States of America. Iowa Division 2
University of Iowa. Department of History 2
Achttien, Jack, -1924 1
Albia Woman's Club (Albia, Iowa) 1
Alliance for the Mentally Ill 1
American Friends Service Committee 1
American Mothers, Inc. 1
American Theological Society 1
Atlantic High School (Atlantic, Iowa) 1
Atlantic Refining Company 1
Bartley, Joy Hedges 1
Beisswenger family 1
Beisswenger, Don 1
Beisswenger, Joyce, 1930-2002 1
Beisswenger, Judy 1
Bettendorf Public Library (Bettendorf, Iowa) 1
Bixler, Genevieve Knight 1
Bloomfield, Clarice 1
Bohnen, Salesian Father Laurent 1
Bourret, Joan Liffring-Zug (1929-2022) 1
Branyan, Helen 1
Broer, Bethany 1
Broer, Faye York 1
Broer, Jacob 1
Broer, Kyle 1
Burgess family 1
Burgess, Nellie 1
Burns, Jean I. 1
Burns, John 1
Camp Fire Girls. Iowana Council 1
Cargill Corn Starch and Syrup (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) 1
Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission 1
Chicago Theological Seminary 1
Childress, Elizabeth 1
Church of the Brethren Conference 1
City High School (Iowa City, Iowa) 1
Clark, Dene 1
Clark, Esther Treptow, 1905-2004 1
Coe College 1
Coggon Ladies' Literary Society (Coggon, Iowa) 1
Columbus High School (Waterloo, Iowa) 1
Corita, 1918-1986 1
Costantino, A. Mori, 1924 - 2020 1
Costantino, Anthony 1
Daughters of the American Revolution 1
Day family 1
Day, Dennis 1
Day, Edward 1
Day, Robert 1
Day, Wilbur 1
De Jong family 1
De Jong, Bernard, 1918- 1
De Jong, Eunice, 1923-2012 1
De Jong, Frederick, -1942 1
De Jong, Henry, 1913-2002 1
De Jong, Jan, 1884-1965 1
De Jong, Jeanette, 1914-2004 1
De Jong, Joanne, 1927-2005 1
De Jong, Lorraine Schol, 1914-2007 1
De Jong, Trentje Beuckens, 1885-1978 1
Des Moines (Iowa). Police Department 1
Dobbs, Ella Victoria 1
Dubuque Human Rights Commission (Dubuque, Iowa) 1
Dubuque Ladies' Literary Association (Dubuque, Iowa) 1
Elliott, Jane, 1933- 1
Ellis, Grace 1
Ellsworth Community College (Iowa Falls, Iowa) 1
Ely, Polly, 1920-2008 1
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America 1
Farthing, Carol 1
Flakus, Greg 1
Fox, Steven 1
Fox, William B. 1
Friends of New Hampshire Music Festival 1
Garnica family 1
Garnica, Genero, 1896-1973 1
Garnica, Modesta Lopez, 1901-1974 1
Geological Society of Iowa 1
Gerber, John C. 1
Gingery, Joseph 1
Glass, Jane Merrill 1
Global Cedar Rapids (Organization) 1
Gomez, Joseph 1
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