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Penny Furgerson papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0280
Abstract

Pakistan-born Indian American pharmacist, dancer, choreographer, and theatre director who founded the Gateway Dance Theatre, a Des Moines-based company specializing in multiethnic dance.

Dates: 1937-2023

Phylliss Henry papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0044
Abstract

First woman assigned to patrol duty on the Des Moines police force, serving from 1972 to 1982.

Dates: 1971-2004

Proteus Club (Des Moines) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0096
Abstract

Women's study club organized in 1896 by college graduates for their intellectual improvement.

Dates: 1896 - 2024

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

Verda Williams papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0137
Abstract

Communication specialist at Iowa State University who produced the documentary Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard.

Dates: 1965-2004

Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0751
Abstract

Organization dedicated to legislative and educational efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency and support woman's suffrage.

Dates: 1874-2006

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Des Moines Chapter) records

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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

Young Women's Resource Center (Des Moines, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0048
Abstract

This local organization's goal was to, educate, and empower young women in the Greater Des Moines area through counseling and other programs.

Dates: 1975-2015

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Names
Griffin, Edna, 1909-2000 2
League of Women Voters (Des Moines, Iowa) 2
Algona High School (Algona, Iowa) 1
American Association of University Women 1
American Mothers, Inc. 1
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American Patients Association 1
Benedict Home (Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Bennett, Mary 1
Campbell, Bonnie J., 1948- 1
Cech, Annette Cerveny, 1922- 1
Cech, Thomas 1
Chicago Housing Authority 1
Chong, Peggy 1
Chrysalis Foundation 1
Cline, Kate 1
Cullen, Bill, 1920-1990 1
Des Moines (Iowa). Police Department 1
Des Moines Art Center 1
Des Moines Women's Club 1
Drake University 1
Falb family 1
Falb, Kristine 1
Falb, Lee Ann 1
Falb, Linda 1
Falb, Karalee 1
Felton, Geraldene, 1926- 1
Furgerson, Penny, 1936- 1
Gaines, Blanca Vasquez, 1918- 1
Gammack, Katy, 1941- 1
Gateway Dance Theatre 1
Glanton, Willie 1
Griffin, Phyllis 1
Gunderson, Helen, 1945- 1
Haralovich, Mary Beth 1
Health Planning Council of Central Iowa 1
Hennessey, Dorothy Marie 1
Hennessey, Gwen, Sister, 1932-2008 1
Henry, Phylliss, 1940- 1
Hickok, Kathy 1
Hodne, Carol 1
Horton, Loren N. 1
Hoyt, Adelia M., 1865- 1
Indo-American Association of Des Moines 1
Iowa Abortion Rights Activists League. Steering Committee 1
Iowa Civil Liberties Union 1
Iowa Freedom Foundation 1
Iowa Home for Sightless Women (Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Iowa Mothers Association 1
Iowa Parent Teacher Association 1
Iowa Public Broadcasting Network 1
Iowa State University. Cooperative Extension Service 1
Iowa Women's Political Caucus 1
Iowa. General Assembly. Senate 1
Iowa. Secretary of State 1
Iowa. State Board of Medical Examiners 1
KRNT (Television station : Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Katz Drug Store (Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Kern, Bonnie, 1945- 1
Kramer, Mary, (Legislator) (1935-) 1
Kungl. Svenska vetenskapsakademien 1
Larson, Abbie 1
Lawrence, Noah 1
Loyal Temperance League 1
Lynch, Deborah 1
Mackay, Dora E., 1915- 1
Magers, Jane 1
Mary Church Terrell Club (Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Mason, Kären 1
McCollum, Margaret, 1916-2006 1
Money & Politics in Iowa 1
Morado family 1
North American Farm Alliance 1
Noun, Louise R. (1908-2002) 1
Odell family 1
Odell, John 1
Odell, Mary Jane, 1923-2010 1
Patrick, Peggy 1
Progressive Party (U.S. : 1948) 1
Proteus Club (Des Moines, Iowa) 1
Rosenfield family 1
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences 1
Rubenstein, Dorothy, 1928-2004 1
Schweider, Dorothy 1
Smith, Charlie 1
Smith, Mary Louise (1914-1997) 1
State University of Iowa 1
State University of Iowa. School of Journalism 1
Stroud, Katherine, 1913-1996 1
Stroud, Theodore 1
Sullivan, Patricia Clare 1
Szymoniak, Elaine (1920-2009) 1
Terronez, Florence Vallejo, 1924- 1
Total Abstinence Union (Denison, Iowa) 1
U.S. Army School of the Americas 1
U.S. Farmers Association 1
United States. Army. Women's Army Corps 1
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation 1
United States. Marshals Service 1
University of Chicago 1
University of Iowa. Libraries. Iowa Women's Archives 1
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