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City council members

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

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

Elaine Szymoniak papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0166
Abstract

Iowa State senator, Des Moines City Council member, and hearing and speech consultant.

Dates: 1974-2004

Jane Burleson papers

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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

Katherine Mull Falvey Zastrow papers

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Identifier: IWA0052
Abstract

State representative from 1958 to 1964 and the first woman elected to Charles City Council, 1970.

Dates: 1927-1995

Margaret McCollum papers

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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

Naomi Novick papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0667
Abstract

Iowa City city councilor from 1990 to 1997. Chosen twice to serve as mayor.

Dates: 1922-2016

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

Transcript

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Scope and Contents

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Janet Adams about her legislative service, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: August 19, 2020