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Luella Rynerson Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0861
Abstract

Home extension course, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other early twentieth century rural organization publications collected by an Iowa farm wife.

Dates: 1884-1989

Mahaska County Farm Bureau Women's Committee records

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IWA0429
Abstract

Women's division of the local Farm Bureau.



Arrangement

4 folders, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1929-2002

Margaret McCollum papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0143
Abstract

Des Moines resident who was a leader in women's organizations including American Mother's Inc., PTA and AAUW.

Dates: 1942-2008

Marion Federation of Women's Clubs records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0643
Abstract

Organization of Marion women's clubs.

Dates: 1899-1957

Martha Jean Nicholson Browneller papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0804
Abstract

Mahaska County, Iowa, farm woman who was active in 4-H and rural organizations. She recorded her daily activities in her diaries between 1935 and 1973.

Dates: 1920-2010

Mary Elizabeth Wood papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0262
Abstract

Social worker and the first African American woman in the United States to be named executive director of a greater metropolitan YWCA.

Dates: 1920-1998

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 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

Midwest Federation of Chaparral Poets (Iowa Chapter) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0562
Abstract

The Iowa Chapter of Chaparral Poets met twice yearly (fall and spring); they studied poetry, conducted a poetry contest and wrote poetry for submission to Midwest Chaparral magazine. The organization was formed in 1942 and disbanded in 2001.

Dates: 1977-2001

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

Mothers for Natural Law records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0395
Abstract

Organization opposed to genetically modified organisms.

Dates: 1998-2001

Muscatine Garden Club records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0653
Abstract

Founded in 1929 to promote the knowledge and love of gardening.

Dates: 1930-1996

Muscatine Herb Pals records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0654
Abstract

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

Dates: 1946-1994

Myrtle Keppy papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0480
Abstract

Champion hog breeder, farm woman, 4-H leader, and president of the Iowa Porkettes.

Dates: 1926-2009

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

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Women -- Political activity 25
Women lawyers 24
Iowa City (Iowa) 23
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Des Moines (Iowa) 21
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Women 20
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Women's rights 16
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4-H clubs 12
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African American women -- Iowa 8
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Marion (Iowa) 8
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Johnson County (Iowa) 7
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Mahaska County (Iowa) 5
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O'Brien County (Iowa) 5
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General Federation of Women's Clubs 5
State University of Iowa 5
University of Iowa 4
American Association of University Women 3
Iowa Commission on the Status of Women 3
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National Organization for Women. Iowa 3
Des Moines Women's Club 2
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa 2
Hammond, Johnie (1932-) 2
International Wives Club (Iowa City, Iowa) 2
Iowa ERA Coalition 2
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs 2
Iowa League for Nursing 2
Iowa Medical Society. Woman's Auxiliary 2
Iowa Mothers Association 2
Iowa Nurses' Association 2
Iowa Porkettes 2
Iowa State College 2
Iowa Women's Political Caucus 2
Kramer, Mary, (Legislator) (1935-) 2
Lloyd-Jones, Jean (1929-) 2
Mahaska County Farm Bureau. Women's Committee 2
Monroe Busy Bees (4-H Club : Mahaska County, Iowa) 2
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League 2
National Organization for Women. Johnson County-Iowa City Chapter 2
National Women's Political Caucus (U.S.) 2
Planned Parenthood Federation of America 2
Teaford, Jane (1935-) 2
University of Iowa. Women's Resource and Action Center 2
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa 2
Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. 2
Ackeman, Karen 1
Adams, Janet (1937-) 1
Alan Guttmacher Institute 1
American Academy of Neurology. Women's Auxiliary 1
American Association for the United Nations 1
American Association of University Women. Iowa City Branch 1
American Business Women's Association. Grant Wood Chapter 1
American Mothers, Inc. 1
American National Red Cross 1
American Nurses Association 1
Americans for Religious Liberty 1
Anderson, Margaret, 1928- 1
Angrick, William 1
Anton, Judy 1
Artists In Action (Muscatine, Iowa) 1
Associated Country Women of the World 1
Associated Country Women of the World. Conference 1
Athens History Circle (Iowa City, Iowa) 1
Audubon Society of Manchester (Iowa) 1
Aurora Reading Club of Pittsburgh (Pa.) 1
Bell,  Eleanor Nissen, 1925- 1
Benedict Home (Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Best Ever Club (Percival, Iowa) 1
Birmingham High School (Birmingham, Iowa) 1
Blackmun, Harry A. (Harry Andrew), 1908-1999 1
Bob's Creek Neighbors (Club : Allamakee County, Iowa) 1
Book Review Club (Manchester, Iowa) 1
Boone Township Women Club (Wright County, Iowa) 1
Browneller, Martha Jean Nicholson, 1920- 1
Browneller, Max 1
Buckley, Susan C. 1
Burlington Clubwomen's Time Capsule (Burlington, Iowa) 1
Burlington Federation of Women's Clubs (Burlington, Iowa) 1
Bush, George, 1924- 1
Bywater, Jessie Cannon 1
Cadoret, Jeanne 1
Camp Courageous of Iowa 1
Camp Fire Girls 1
Campbell, Bonnie J., 1948- 1
Cary Club of Marion, Iowa 1
Cary, Alice, 1820-1871 1
Cary, Phoebe, 1824-1871 1
Catholics for a Free Choice (Organization) 1
Cedar Valley Community Club (Muscatine County, Iowa) 1
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) 1
Chenault, Phyllis, 1923-1967 1
Child Development Club (Manchester, Iowa) 1
Chong, Peggy 1
Church Women United (Johnson County, Iowa) 1
Church Women United in Iowa 1
City Union of Mothers' Clubs (Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Clark, M. Maeve 1
Clionian Club (Davenport, Iowa) 1
Council of National Defense (Washington, D.C.). Woman's Committee 1
Daughters of Ceres. Walnut Chapter (Walnut, Iowa) 1
Daughters of Ceres. Webster Chapter (Webster, Iowa) 1
Daughters of Mokanna 1
Daughters of the American Revolution 1
Davis, Aldeen 1
Des Moines Garden Club 1
Des Moines Human Rights Commission 1
Des Moines Ladies Band 1
Drake University 1
ERA Iowa 1992 1
Eastern Iowa League for Nursing 1
Eaton, Linda 1
Eckhardt, Lois 1
Eddy, Susan 1
Edle, Jerry 1
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