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20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 643 Collections and/or Records:

Iowa City Area Christian Women's Club records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0538
Abstract

The Iowa City Area Christian Women's Club holds Friendship Bible Coffees and monthly luncheons. The ICCW formed in 1967 as an offshoot of Stonecroft Ministries.

Dates: 1967-2006

Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0552
Abstract

IowaCASA's services included securing funding for Iowa's sexual assault centers, resource development, public education initiatives on child sexual abuse, anti-pornography work, and self-defense training. After 1997 IowaCasa expanded to include work on public policy.

Dates: 1979-2000

Iowa ERA Coalition records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0011
Abstract

Organization to promote passage of an Equal Rights Amendment to the Iowa and United States constitutions.

Dates: 1974-1981

Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0565
Abstract

Nondenominational and nonpartisan organization bringing Iowa women's clubs together.

Dates: 1853-2006

Iowa League for Nursing records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0580
Abstract

The Iowa League for Nursing's efforts have included active participation in community planning and action for health care, advocating changes such as home health care. The organization made efforts to assure the continuing supply of nurses by providing them with the educational opportunities to reach their maximum career potential, ability to move into management and leadership positions, and promoting a greater public appreciation of nursing as a profession.

Dates: 1952-2002

Iowa Library Association Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0491
Abstract

ILA was founded in Des Moines, IA in 1890 to make library service readily available to all Iowans. These records document the organization's history and current activities with reports, minutes, correspondence, photographs, district meeting files, ledgers, and membership lists.

Dates: 1890-2007

Iowa Medical Society Auxiliary records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0871
Abstract

Organization of physicians' spouses that worked to advance health and health education and to support medical families

Dates: 1929-1998

Iowa Nurses Association, Fifth District records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0015
Abstract

Local chapter of the Iowa Nurses Association.

Dates: 1922-2001

Iowa Nurses' Association records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0023
Abstract

State branch of the national organization. The overall purpose of the association has been to promote and improve the professional skills and status of nurses.



Arrangement

Administrative Records, 1904-1989 (boxes 1-18) American Nurses Association, 1928-1989 (boxes 18-24) Committees, 1933-1989 (boxes24-34) Continuing Education, 1955-1989 (boxes 34-36) Conventions, 1904-1989 (boxes 37-44) Districts, 1920-1984 (boxes44-48) Economic Security,1946-1989(boxes 48-57) Iowa League for Nursing,1913-1980 (boxes 57-61 Iowa Organizations, 1926-1989 (boxes 61-68) Membership, 1904-1988 (boxes 68-70) Publications, 1917-1985 (box71) Sections, 1940-1984 (boxes 71-77) Student Nurses Association, 1949-1984 (boxes 77-78) Photographs, 1918-1987 (boxes 78-79) Artifacts, 1981-1988 (box 80) Audiotapes, 1974-1987 (box 81) Oversize, 1916-1987 (box 82 and container 83)

Dates: 1904-1989

Iowa Porkettes records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0626
Abstract

Women's auxiliary of the Iowa Pork Producer's Association, founded in 1964. Merged with the men's organization in 1992.

Dates: 1964-1996

Iowa Press Women records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0016
Abstract

Local affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women.

Dates: 1933-2001

Iowa Suffrage Memorial Commission records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0398
Abstract

Commemorated the efforts of pioneer suffragists and the enfranchisement of women.

Dates: 1906-1941

Irene Hoover papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0472
Abstract

Farmwoman, 4-H leader, and volunteer who was active in the Farm Bureau and the Master Farm Homemakers Guild.

Dates: 1923-2001

Irene Rock Zindel papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0702
Abstract

Scott County, Iowa, farm woman who was active in 4-H and the Farm Bureau.

Dates: 1930-1998

Ivory Winston papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0883
Abstract

Concert vocalist and Ottumwa housewife.

Dates: 1936-2010

J. Richard Feeley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0166
Abstract

Real estate and insurance agent. Correspondence, pamphlets, clippings, etc. relating to his interest in conservative politics and health measures.

Dates: 1913-1960; Majority of material found within 1950-1959

James E. Bromwell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0441
Abstract

Lawyer and U.S. Congressman, 1961-1965. Political and campaign related papers.

Dates: 1959 -1969

James I. Dolliver Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0243
Abstract

Attorney, U.S. Representative from Iowa, and Regional Legal Council for the International Cooperation Administration of the Middle East. Correspondence, speeches, and subject files relating to his career.

Dates: 1923-1962; Majority of material found within 1940-1960

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

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