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League of Women Voters, Johnson County records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0021
Abstract

Local branch of the national non-partisan League of Women Voters which seeks to promote political responsibility through educating and informing the public on selected governmental issues and promoting action on those issues.

Dates: 1920-2009

League of Women Voters, Metropolitan Des Moines records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0243
Abstract

This non-partisan group studied and acted upon the many local issues including the following: the council-manager form of city government, home rule for local and county government, reapportionment of legislative districts of the Iowa General Assembly, desegregation and integration of Des Moines public schools, and the need for affordable housing in the community.

Dates: 1936-1995

League of Women Voters, Mount Vernon-Lisbon records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0205
Abstract

The league has been involved in various projects and studies throughout its history, reflecting changing political issues while maintaining a core concern for the community of Mount Vernon.

Dates: 1948-1996

League of Women Voters, Muscatine records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0636
Abstract

During the 1980s and 1990s, the LWV of Muscatine conducted a number of studies on Muscatine county issues, including the ambulance 911 system, law enforcement, county courthouse space needs, alternative forms of county government, housing, education, land use, hazardous waste, local option tax, the U.S. Highway 61 Bypass, and the Muscatine fire station.

Dates: 1943-2000

Lowell Club (Boone, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0091
Abstract

Study club founded in 1887.

Dates: 1987

March for Women's Lives, Iowa Delegation records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0578
Abstract

On April 25, 2004, pro-choice activists went to Washington, D.C., to participate in the March for Women's Lives, a protest against the pro-life policies of President George W. Bush's administration.

Dates: 2004

Midwest Women's Studies Association records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0649
Abstract

Regional branch of the National Women's Studies Association.

Dates: 1979-1992

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

Monday Afternoon Club (Fort Madison, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0526
Abstract

Cultural women's club in Fort Madison, Iowa which focused on intellectual improvement through study and reading.

Dates: 1900-2016

Muscatine Herb Pals records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0654
Abstract

Study group organized to stimulate the advancement of herb gardening and herb use.

Dates: 1946-1994

Muscatine Migrant Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0745
Abstract

Migrant agency that advocated for agricultural laborers employed temporarily on eastern Iowa farms.

Dates: 1962-2005

National Abortion Rights Action League of Iowa records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0640
Abstract

Local chapter of the national association.

Dates: 1990-2001

National Association of Women in Construction, Des Moines Chapter scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0644
Abstract

Organization to provide a forum for women in the construction industry to meet and exchange ideas.



Arrangement

One scrapbook, shelved in Box 1, oversize.

Dates: 1961-1964

National League of American Pen Women, Iowa City Branch records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IWA0655
Abstract

Local branch, formed in 1963, of group for women writers and artists.

Dates: 1963-2011

National League of American Pen Women, Quad Cities Branch records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0656
Abstract

The National League of American Pen Women, Quad Cities Branch was established in 1976 to serve as an outlet for area women writers to communicate. The group organized scholarship competitions for high school student writers.

Dates: 1976-1997

National League of American Pen Women, Waterloo-Cedar Rapids Branch records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0657
Abstract

Local chapter formed in 1932.

Dates: 1944-2000

National Organization for Women, Dubuque Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0223
Abstract

The group was formed in 1973. The purpose of the group was to improve and expand the role of women in society and it supported the Equal Rights Amendment, safe and legal abortion among other issues.

Dates: 1973-1995

National Organization for Women, Johnson County-Iowa City Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0017
Abstract

Feminist activist organization records.

Dates: 1977-1997

National Secretaries Association Robert Lucus Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0659
Abstract

Local chapter of the professional organization focused on social, educational, and professional activities.

Dates: 1947-1987

New Art Club of Marion (Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0257
Abstract

Organized in Marion, Iowa in 1935 to for women to do needlework and handicrafts.

Dates: 1939-1974

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General Federation of Women's Clubs 4
University of Iowa 4
Hammond, Johnie (1932-) 2
Iowa Commission on the Status of Women 2
Iowa League for Nursing 2
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Iowa Nurses' Association 2
Lloyd-Jones, Jean (1929-) 2
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League 2
Teaford, Jane (1935-) 2
University of Iowa. Women's Resource and Action Center 2
Adams, Janet (1937-) 1
Alan Guttmacher Institute 1
American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 1
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education 1
American Association of Dental Schools 1
American Association of University Professors 1
American Association of University Women 1
American Dental Association 1
American Dental Hygienists' Association 1
American Home Economics Association 1
American Nurses Association 1
Americans for Religious Liberty 1
Anton, Judy 1
Artists In Action (Muscatine, Iowa) 1
Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women 1
Athletic and Recreation Federation of College Women 1
Benedict Home (Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Bennett, Julia 1
Best Ever Club (Percival, Iowa) 1
Blackmun, Harry A. (Harry Andrew), 1908-1999 1
Boone Township Women Club (Wright County, Iowa) 1
Cadena, Juan 1
Cadena, Marta 1
Camp Courageous of Iowa 1
Cary Club of Marion, Iowa 1
Cary, Alice, 1820-1871 1
Cary, Phoebe, 1824-1871 1
Catholics for a Free Choice (Organization) 1
Celebration of Excellence and Achievment Among Women (University of Iowa) 1
Chauncey Depew Club (Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Child Development Club (Manchester, Iowa) 1
Church Women United (Johnson County, Iowa) 1
Church Women United in Iowa 1
Cleona Township Women's Club (Scott County, Iowa) 1
Clionian Club (Davenport, Iowa) 1
Davis, Aldeen 1
Democratic Activist Women's Network 1
Democratic Party (Iowa) 1
Dieman, Edna, 1903-1999 1
Dieman-Bennett Dance Theatre of the Hemispheres (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) 1
Eastern Iowa League for Nursing 1
Eaton, Linda 1
Eckhardt, Lois 1
Eisinger, Mary 1
Embroiderers' Guild of America. Plum Grove Chapter (Iowa City, Iowa) 1
Emma Goldman Clinic 1
Entre Nous (Iowa City, Iowa) 1
Farm Bureau Township Club (Iowa County, Iowa) 1
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa 1
Feminist Majority (Organization) 1
Flora Garden Club (Manchester, Iowa) 1
Fort Madison Women's Club 1
Four Seasons Garden Club (Iowa City, Iowa) 1
Fox, Margaret, 1912-2010 1
Freedom Township Women's Club (Palo Alto County, Iowa) 1
Friendly Circle Club (Washington, Iowa) 1
Friendly Neighbors Club (Deep River, Iowa) 1
Friendly Neighbors Club (Percival, Iowa) 1
Goldsmith, Judith 1
Greene Township Women's Club (Iowa County, Iowa) 1
Griffin, Edna, 1909-2000 1
Halsey, Elizabeth, 1890- 1
Harrison County Farm Bureau (Iowa). Women's Committee 1
Henry, Gloria 1
Hickok, Kathleen 1
Himschoot, Nickol 1
Hutchison, Sherry 1
International Wives Club (Iowa City, Iowa) 1
International Women's Club (Iowa City, Iowa) 1
Iowa Board of Dental Examiners 1
Iowa Citizens' League for Nursing 1
Iowa City Area Christian Women's Club 1
Iowa City Field Hockey Club (Iowa City, Iowa) 1
Iowa City Women's Press 1
Iowa Dental Association 1
Iowa Dental Hygienists' Association 1
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs 1
Iowa Medical Society Alliance 1
Iowa Medical Society Auxiliary 1
Iowa Medical Society. Woman's Auxiliary 1
Iowa Nurses' Association. Fifth District 1
Iowa Nursing Center 1
Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys 1
Iowa Pigskin Sales Company 1
Iowa Pork Producers Association 1
Iowa Porkettes 1
Iowa Press Women, Inc. 1
Iowa State Bar Association 1
Iowa State College 1
Iowa State Fair 1
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