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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
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