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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
James A. Van Allen Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG99.0142
Scope and Contents
THE JAMES A. VAN ALLEN PAPERS, 1938-1990, chronicle the professional career in upper atmosphere research, space physics research, and academia of Dr. James Van Allen; and document how the shifting research trends affected the career of one scientist. This substantial collection includes papers created or consolidated by Dr. Van Allen excluding those connected to his tenure as Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa. The Van Allen Papers (The Papers) encompass a multitude of topics from early upper atmospheric research in the 1950s, using balloons, to spacecraft missions to the outer planets in the 1970s; from the unofficial post-World War II V-2 Panel in the mid 1940s to the creation of NASA in 1958; and from his advice to students and to presidents. In addition, Van Allen's membership on numerous planning and advisory committees, documented in this collection, complement the technical record contained in the extensive mission files.
The...
Dates:
1938-1990
Found in:
University of Iowa Archives
Jane Elliott papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0832
Abstract
Riceville, Iowa schoolteacher and anti-racism activist who pioneered diversity training with her famous "Blue Eyed, Brown Eyed" exercise
Dates:
1968-2011
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Janette Ryan-Busch papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0675
Abstract
Organic farmer and activist from Johnson County, Iowa.
Dates:
1989-2006
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Jean Cutler Prior papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0786
Abstract
Geologist who worked with the Iowa Geological Survey in Iowa City for 38 years. Arrangement The Orestes St. John oversized series consists of 2 oversized boxes with two folders each in them. The first box (box 32) is titled Milligan Sketches and contains reproductions of the 6 Orestes St. John drawings in folder one and 11 mounted originals and Milligan reproductions in folder 2. The 11 mounted originals and Milligan reproductions include:1) Clamont Farm, Manhattan, Kansas, Valley of Cedar Creek, Autumn, 18682) View of the Valley of the Missouri, looking up the stream to the Northwestward, from bluff on south side of Thompson's Creek (Floyd Bluff), Woodbury Co. Iowa, 13 Aug 18683) View of the Valley of the Missouri, looking up the stream to the Northwestward, from bluff on south side of Thompson's Creek (Floyd Bluff) Woodbury Co. Iowa, March 19784) Gypsum Quarry in ravine 3 miles...
Dates:
1857-2003
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Jo Ann Zimmerman papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0351
Abstract
Elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1982 and in 1986, she became the first woman Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.
Dates:
1958-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Joann Weldon papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0521
Abstract
A resident of Davenport from 1962, Weldon publicly acknowledged her lesbian identity during the early 1950s.
Dates:
1920-2003
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
John Culver Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0810
Abstract
U.S. Congressman and Senator from Iowa.
Dates:
1965-1981
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Josephine Marie Pletscher papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0913
Abstract
Artist, librarian, and student of Corita Kent.
Dates:
1922-2015
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Kathleen Wood Laurila papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0458
Abstract
Iowa activist involved in the peace movement as well energy conservation and environmental protection coalitions.
Dates:
1956-1999
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Kathryn W. Hansen
Collection
Identifier: IWA0859
Abstract
Photographer, Peace Corps volunteer, and United Nations Association leader and member.
Dates:
1959-2012
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
League of Women Voters of Iowa records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0020
Abstract
State-level branch of the national non-partisan League of Women Voters which seeks to promote political responsibility through educating and informing the public on selected governmental issues and promoting action on those issues. Arrangement 1971 Accession, 1917 to 1991 (boxes 1-61)
Local leagues, 1939-1970 (boxes 1-5,19-32)
Administrative, 1920-1968 (boxes 6-16)
National, 1934-1966 (boxes 16-17)
Iowa Voter, 1943-2001 (box 18)
Topical, 1938-1972 (boxes 32-42, 45-58, 60-61)
Histories, 1917-1969 (boxes 42-44, 59)
Voter service, 1947-1966 (box 44)
1975 Accession, 1938-1973 (boxes 62-92)
Local leagues, 1968-1971 (boxes 62-67)
Administrative, 1940-1973 (boxes 67-79)
Topical, 1938-1971 (boxes 79-83, 84-91)
Voter service, 1948-1969 (boxes 83-84)
1981 Accession
Local leagues, 1928-1979 (boxes 93-100)
1984 Accession, 1955-1980 (boxes 100-107)
Topical, 1955-1980 (boxes...
Dates:
1917-2001
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
League of Women Voters of Johnson County records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0021
Abstract
Local branch of the national non-partisan League of Women Voters which seeks to promote political responsibility through educating and informing the public on selected governmental issues and promoting action on those issues.
Dates:
1920-2009
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Des Moines records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0243
Abstract
This non-partisan group studied and acted upon the many local issues including the following: the council-manager form of city government, home rule for local and county government, reapportionment of legislative districts of the Iowa General Assembly, desegregation and integration of Des Moines public schools, and the need for affordable housing in the community.
Dates:
1936-1995
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
League of Women Voters of Muscatine records
Collection
Identifier: IWA0636
Abstract
During the 1980s and 1990s, the LWV of Muscatine conducted a number of studies on Muscatine county issues, including the ambulance 911 system, law enforcement, county courthouse space needs, alternative forms of county government, housing, education, land use, hazardous waste, local option tax, the U.S. Highway 61 Bypass, and the Muscatine fire station.
Dates:
1943-2000
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Leo A. Hoegh Papers
Collection
Identifier: msc0098
Abstract
Governor and state representative from Iowa, federal official. Papers comprised primarily of speeches relating to civil defense; there are also correspondence files, clippings, and photographs regarding his governorship.
Dates:
1929-1978
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections
Linda Kinney Neuman papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0532
Abstract
Served for over twenty years in the Iowa judiciary and was the first woman to be appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Dates:
1975-2018
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Lois Laughlin papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0184
Abstract
Papers of an activist from West Branch, Iowa, include correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to her husband's status as a conscientious objector.
Dates:
1939-2007
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Lonabelle Kaplan Spencer papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0160
Abstract
Arrangement
American Association of University Women member and advocate for women's issues including dual listings for married women in Iowa telephone directories.
Arrangement
1997 ACCESSION: Boxes 1-11
2007 ACCESSION: Boxes 12-41
2008 ACCESSION: Boxes 42-65
Dates:
1931-2007
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
Louise Goldman papers
Collection
Identifier: IWA0307
Abstract
Public servant, feminist activist, and poet from Davenport, Iowa.
Dates:
1933-1997
Found in:
Iowa Women's Archives
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