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Abigail Van Allen papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0912
Abstract
Iowa City resident who worked to preserve and restore Iowa City landmarks including the Old Capitol building.
Dates:
1968-2008
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Aime Wichtendahl oral history collection
Collection
Identifier: IWA1347
Scope and Contents
The Aime Wichtendahl oral history collection consists of the recording and transcript of one oral history interview conducted with Wichtendahl by Kate Orazem in 2023. The collection also contains a business card and a button representing Wichtendahl's campaign promotional materials.In her oral history interview, Wichtendahl discusses the development of her political beliefs, campaigns, and her experiences as a city councilor for Hiawatha, Iowa. Municipal topics covered in the interview include the passage of a higher minimum wage for Linn County in 2017, zoning and housing development, and strategies Wichtendahl used to lower property taxes while maintaining service levels in her community. Wichtendahl also narrates her personal biography, including reflections on growing up trans in an Iowa Christian family, memories of political awakening, her coming-out process, her divorce, and parenthood. She provides her analysis of anti-trans legislation in Iowa in the 2020s and...
Dates:
2023
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Elaine Szymoniak papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0166
Abstract
Iowa State senator, Des Moines City Council member, and hearing and speech consultant.
Dates:
1974-2004
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Jane Burleson papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0340
Abstract
Teacher's aide, packinghouse worker, and union activist, Burleson was the first woman and first African American elected to the Fort Dodge City Council.
Dates:
1931-1998
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Katherine Mull Falvey Zastrow papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0052
Abstract
State representative from 1958 to 1964 and the first woman elected to Charles City Council, 1970.
Dates:
1927-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Naomi Novick papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0667
Abstract
Iowa City city councilor from 1990 to 1997. Chosen twice to serve as mayor.
Dates:
1922-2016
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Thelma B. Lewis papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0022
Abstract
Iowa City mayor in 1961; served on the city council from 1958 to 1963.
Dates:
1947-1967
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives