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Black Hawk County (Iowa)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf: Library Of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Audio recording, October 31, 2019

 Item
Scope and Contents

Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Deborah Berry about her experiences as an African-American woman in the Iowa legislature, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: October 31, 2019

Audio recording, January 14, 2020

 Item
Scope and Contents

Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Timi Brown-Powers about her legislative experience, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: January 14, 2020

Black Hawk County Democratic Women's Organization (Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0545
Abstract

The group formed in 1956 to help elect Democratic candidates.

Dates: 1956-1977

Black Hawk County Women's Political Caucus records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0734
Abstract

Organized in 1973, members supported a number of feminist initiatives including economic equalty and the ERA.

Dates: 1973-1980

Charlene Conklin papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0004
Abstract

Member of the Iowa House of Representatives,1967 to 1969, and the Iowa Senate, 1969 to 1973.

Dates: 1954-1981

Gertrude Cohen papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0358
Abstract

Member of the Iowa House of Representatives, 1965-1966, and the first Jewish woman elected to the Iowa Legislature.

Dates: 1964-1991

James V. Gallagher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0327
Abstract

Iowa state legislator. Correspondence and subject files relating to his service in the Iowa house and senate. Issues range from abortion to apportionment, however Gallagher's primary interest were energy and conservation.

Dates: 1964-1984

Jolley Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0077
Abstract

Correspondence spanning over 40 years and three generations of an Iowa farm family. Subjects include land speculation, farming in Bremer, Blackhawk, and Woodbury counties, farm life in Iowa during the 19th century, and W.W.I.

Dates: 1866-1919

Margaret Anderson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0001
Abstract

Subject files, correspondence and clippings relating to women's rights.

Dates: 1973-1978

Mildred "Micki" Zeller papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0722
Abstract

Costume designer and avid traveler whose papers include an extensive collection of slides, related travel diaries, and materials pertaining to the Iran Hostage Crisis.

Dates: 1946-2000

Pauline Lyon papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0202
Abstract

Waterloo, Iowa, native who served in WAVES during World War II and later worked for the American Red Cross.

Dates: 1884-1994

Peg Mullen papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0082
Abstract

Anti-Vietnam War activist whose son, Michael, was killed by 'friendly fire' in Vietnam in 1970.



Arrangement

Copies of the hardcover and paperback versions of "Friendly Fire" and a hardcover copy of "Unfriendly Fire: A Mother's Memoir" are shelved in the printed works collection.

Dates: 1966-2010

Ruth Bluford Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0159
Abstract

Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the University of Northern Iowa, author, and Black Hawk County Supervisor.

Dates: 1977-1997

Transcript, October 31, 2019

 Item
Scope and Contents

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Deborah Berry about her experiences as an African-American woman in the Iowa legislature, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: October 31, 2019

Transcript, January 14, 2020

 Item
Scope and Contents

Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Timi Brown-Powers about her legislative experience, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.

Dates: January 14, 2020

United Sisters of Black Hawk County records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0315
Abstract

Iowa affiliate of Networking Together, Inc., an organization for women of color.

Dates: 1984-1996