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Kathleen Wood Laurila papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0458
Abstract
Iowa activist involved in the peace movement as well energy conservation and environmental protection coalitions.
Dates:
1956-1999
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Mary Louise Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0027
Abstract
First woman to chair the Republican National Committee, serving from 1974 to 1977. Co-founder of the Louise Noun-Mary Louise Smith Iowa Women's Archives.
Dates:
1925-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Paula Watts Brown papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0002
Sister Gwen Hennessey papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0491
Abstract
Franciscan nun sentanced to six months in federal prison for trespassing at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Dates:
2000-2005
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Swope and DeLand Families papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0391
Abstract
Family papers and subject files concerning women artists, women writers, and peace activism in Northwest Iowa.
Dates:
1876-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Des Moines Chapter) records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0240
Abstract
Members of the Des Moines chapter of WILPF studied government policy on nuclear testing, the draft , the war in Vietnam, and the arms race. They held informational rallies and demonstrations and maintained a vigorous letter-writing campaign.
Dates:
1962-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives