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Jessie Field Shambaugh papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0133
Abstract
Shenandoah, Iowa teacher who became school superintendent for Page County, Iowa. She played a central role in the development of activities for rural youth and is referred to as the 'Mother of 4-H.'
Dates:
1901-1994
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
May Bennett Harshbarger papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0088
Abstract
Schoolteacher from eastern Carroll County, Iowa who managed the family farm after her husband's death in 1926.
Dates:
1898-1993
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives