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Iowa Women's Political Caucus records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0019
Abstract
Organization to promote the advancement of women in politics.
Dates:
1972-1999
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
League of Women Voters of Cedar Rapids-Marion records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0635
Abstract
The Cedar Rapids-Marion League of Women Voters (LWV) played an active part in the civic life of the greater Cedar Rapids area. During the period covered by this collection, the Cedar Rapids-Marion League of Women Voters focused on the problems of high school dropouts in the Cedar Rapids school system and the lack of affordable housing in the area.
Dates:
1937 - 2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
League of Women Voters of Sioux City records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0229
Scope and Contents
The League of Women Voters of Sioux City records date from 1978 to 1993 and measure 2.5 linear inches. The bulk of the collection consists of newspaper clippings from the Sioux City Journal and the Des Moines Register chronicling local debates in the late 1970s about Sioux City's urban renewal and city government structure. Clippings on how other Iowa cities were handling these issues in their communities are included. The home rule charter folder includes the proposal submitted by the Sioux City Charter Commission to the mayor and city council, which called for re-structuring the city's government; among other things, the new charter would have given more power to the mayor. The proposed charter was hotly debated for several months and defeated in a narrow vote; the League opposed the charter. The urban renewal newspaper clippings describe conflicts over how to maintain a vital business sector, and an investigation into charges that a developer had misused...
Dates:
1978-1993
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Mahaska County Farm Bureau Women's Committee records
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IWA0429
Abstract
Arrangement
Women's division of the local Farm Bureau.
Arrangement
4 folders, shelved in SCVF.
Dates:
1929-2002
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Midwest Women's Studies Association records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0649
Abstract
Regional branch of the National Women's Studies Association.
Dates:
1979-1992
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
National Association of Women in Construction, Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Chapter records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0372
Abstract
The local chapter gives scholarships to students interested in construction careers, sponsors an annual golf outing and provides social networking opportunities for women who work in construction.
Dates:
1978-2005
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
National Organization for Women, Ames Chapter records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0658
National Organization for Women, Des Moines Chapter records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0014
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
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
National Organization for Women, Iowa records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0013
National Organization for Women, Johnson County-Iowa City Chapter records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0017
North Madison Happy Pals 4-H Club records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0666
Abstract
Local chapter of 4-H organized in Mahaska County, Iowa, 1952.
Dates:
1952-1979
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Omega Township Women's Club (O'Brien County) records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0709
Percival Needlecrafters scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: IWA0155
Abstract
Percival, Iowa club that made quilts to raise money for the community.
Dates:
1976-1992
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Polk County Women's Political Caucus records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0748
Abstract
County branch of a national organization to support candidates who promote women's rights and women's participation in the political process.
Dates:
1974-1987
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0857
Abstract
Sexual abuse response and advocacy center established in in Iowa City in 1973 to serve located the University of Iowa community and surrounding counties.
Dates:
1971-2010
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Redwing Workers Organization (Des Moines, Iowa) records
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IWA0674
Abstract
Arrangement
Des Moines, Iowa libertarian group which traces its roots to a revolutionary group focused on feminist-socialist ideology.
Arrangement
One folder, shelved in SCVF.
Dates:
1972-1976
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
University of Iowa Council on the Status of Women records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0338
Abstract
Women seeking solutions to problems of sexual harassment, violence, homophobia, and childcare at the University.
Dates:
1976-2005
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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