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Mary Henrietta Peters papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0908
Abstract

Resident of Illyria Township near Wadena, Iowa, who recorded her daily activities from 1891 until her death in 1931.



Arrangement

The Iowa Women's Archives gratefully acknowledges the transcription of the diaries by Dr. Lisa Guinn, a visiting assistant professor at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, and Rio Farren, an undergraduate history major at Upper Iowa University. They completed the transcription in 2014.

Dates: 1891-1934

Mary Jane Odell papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0056
Abstract

Television journalist and politician who served as Iowa Secretary of State from 1980 to 1986.

Dates: 1936-2002

Mary Jane Parsons papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IWA0517
Abstract

Reflections on her pioneer life from Rochester, New York to Dakota City, Iowa.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1935

Mary Johnston Elson papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0730
Abstract

Iowa teacher from Jefferson County who taught in rural schools for forty-four years and was active in the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs.

Dates: 1928-2004

Mary Lou Kirk scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0743
Abstract

Created by Kirk, when she belonged to the Glad Girls of Grove 4-H chapter in Grove Township, Cass County, Iowa.

Dates: 1942-1949

Mary Louise Petersen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0309
Abstract

Member and president of Iowa State Board of Regents.

Dates: 1947-1996

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

Mary McDermott Shideler papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0404
Abstract

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

Dates: 1900-2000

Mary McInroy papers

 Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: IWA0729
Abstract

Home Economics notebook kept by McInroy as a high school student in 1961.

Dates: 1961

Mary Morton Ellsworth papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0534
Abstract

Ohio born psychometrist who divorced in 1957 and moved to Iowa City with her daughters.

Dates: 1833-2004

Mary Parden papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0416
Abstract

University of Iowa graduate who worked as secretary to four University of Iowa presidents.

Dates: 1929-1999

Mary Patricia Donahue papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0512
Abstract

Materials in this collection document the professional activities of Mary Patricia Donahue, nursing educator and scholar. Donahue’s research, scholarship, and teaching primarily focused on Nursing Education and History as well as Ethics and Philosophy within the nursing profession. Materials span from 1872 to 2014 and comprise biographical information, course outlines, published research papers, research materials, administrative files, photographs, and recorded lectures.

Dates: 1872-2014

Mary Rouse papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0101
Abstract

Journalist who worked for the Office of Public Information at the University of Iowa.

Dates: 1937-2000

Mary Sears McHenry papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IWA0423
Abstract

Diary and account book of the bride of a Civil War officer.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1865-1998

Mary Terronez papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0497
Abstract

Davenport area community activist and leader in its Mexican American community.

Dates: 1936-2018

Mary Ungerer Hauth papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0190
Abstract

Nurse in Sioux City during the first half of the 20th century.

Dates: 1905-1948

Mary Vasquez Olvera papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0559
Abstract

Davenport, Iowa, woman whose parents came to Iowa from Mexico in the 1910s.

Dates: 1923-2003

Maude Barkley Keck papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0554
Abstract

Diaries and account books of this Cherokee, Iowa woman record farm chores and expenses, housekeeping and family life.

Dates: 1937-1976

Maude Esther White papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0196
Abstract

Founder of the Des Moines Tutoring Center, and Iowa's first Affirmative Action administrator from 1973 to 1978.

Dates: 1957-1996

Mavis Stoner papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IWA0428
Abstract

Newspaper articles.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1918-1998

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Girl Scouts of the United States of America 3
Iowa Civil Rights Commission 3
League of Women Voters of Johnson County, Iowa 3
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 3
Noun, Louise R. (1908-2002) 3
O'Dea, Suzanne, 1950- 3
Smith, Mary Louise (1914-1997) 3
United Nations Association of the United States of America 3
United States. Navy 3
University of Iowa. Department of Physical Education and Dance 3
University of Iowa. Women's Studies Program 3
University of Wisconsin 3
Veterans Administration Hospital (Iowa City, Iowa) 3
Young Women's Christian Association (State University of Iowa) 3
American Association for the United Nations 2
Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women 2
Atlantic High School (Atlantic, Iowa) 2
Braunwarth, Sarah, 1853-1927 2
Camp Fire Girls. Iowana Council 2
Central College (Pella, Iowa) 2
Conlin, Roxanne Barton, 1944- 2
Des Moines Art Center 2
Ellsworth family 2
Emma Goldman Clinic 2
Englert, Edna Rummelhart, 1902-2005 2
Everett family 2
Felton, Geraldene, 1926- 2
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (La Crosse, Wis.) 2
Furgerson, Betty Jean, 1927- 2
Gerber, John C. 2
Glandorf, Gil 2
Grand View College 2
Grefe, Mary 2
Gunderson, Helen, 1945- 2
Hemm, Joan, 1957- 2
Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City, Iowa) 2
Iowa Civil Liberties Union 2
Iowa Cornets (Basketball team) 2
Iowa Falls High School (Iowa Falls, Iowa) 2
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 2
Iowa Mothers Association 2
Iowa Parent Teacher Association 2
Iowa Porkettes 2
Iowa State University. Cooperative Extension Service 2
Iowa Women's Political Caucus 2
Iowa. General Assembly 2
Jack, Jill, 1957- 2
Jones, Virginia Shrauger, 1921- 2
Keene, Carolyn 2
Keyes, Margaret N., 1918-2015 2
Know Your Neighbor (Panel : Des Moines, Iowa) 2
Koob, Kathryn 2
League of United Latin American Citizens 2
League of Women Voters (Des Moines, Iowa) 2
League of Women Voters of Iowa City, Iowa 2
Marsh, Marjorie, 1913- 2
McKenzie, Bettie 2
Migrant Action Program (Mason City, Iowa) 2
Monroe Busy Bees (4-H Club : Mahaska County, Iowa) 2
Moore, Mary Ellen, 1919-1998 2
Morris, Arlene Roberts (1926-2016) 2
Mullen, Peg, 1917-2009 2