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Iowa City (Iowa)

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

Found in 258 Collections and/or Records:

University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0106
Abstract

The department was established in 1924 and was a pioneer in the development of graduate study and professional training. The department existed until 2010 under a variety of names and organizations.

Dates: 1900-2010

University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women: Women's Recreation Association records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0691
Abstract

WRA provided college women opportunities to participate in sports, either intramural or as a member of a sport club

Dates: 1920-1975

University of Iowa Sweatshop Chronicles scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0686
Abstract

Activities of the Iowa City chapter of the national organization, Students Against Sweatshops.

Dates: 2000

University of Iowa Women in Science and Engineering Program records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0803
Abstract

Program established in 1994 to expand and improve educational and professional opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and provide support for students in these fields.

Dates: 1992-2012

University of Iowa Women's Softball records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA1046
Abstract

Photographs and related ephemera from Gayle Blevins’ tenure as the University of Iowa women’s softball head coach.

Dates: 1989-2011

V Fixmer-Oraiz papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA1353
Scope and Contents The V Fixmer-Oraiz papers date from 2002 to 2024 and measure 5.5 linear inches and 1.68 gigabytes in one box. The papers are arranged in three series: Oral history interview, Drag career, and Johnson County Board of Supervisors.The oral history interview series contains an audio recording and transcript from an interview conducted by Kate Orazem on September 8, 2023. In the interview, Fixmer-Oraiz recalls their childhood, including growing up in a military family, living in Panama in 1989 during the US invasion, and coming out as gay in high school and the role played in their life by a supportive coach and teacher. The interview covers Fixmer-Oraiz’s educational path, including their experiences researching in the Philippines as a Fulbright scholar and a biracial Filipino American person. They discuss their urban planning career, with reference to Iowa water quality issues and the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm project. Fixmer-Oraiz also describes their campaign and...
Dates: 2023

Velma Stuit scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0212
Abstract

Wife of Dean of University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and organizer of Newcomers Club in 1938 and International Wives Club in 1959.

Dates: 1934-1990

Venise T. Berry papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0344
Abstract

Novelist and associate professor of journalism and mass communication at the University of Iowa.

Dates: 1996-2004

Verna Moulton Spencer papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0145
Abstract

Maquoketa, Iowa, native who owned and operated Spencer's Harmony Hall with her husband from 1912 to 1962.

Dates: 1899-1994

Virginia Harper papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0199
Abstract

One of five African American women who integrated Currier Hall at the University of Iowa in 1946. Former president of the Fort Madison chapter of the NAACP.

Dates: 1940-2005

Virginia Myers papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0442
Abstract

Artist, University of Iowa professor, and inventor of the Iowa Foil Printer.

Dates: 1920 - 2017

Vivian Buchan papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0972
Abstract

Twentieth century writer.

Dates: Existence: 1982-1986

Women Against Racism Committee (Iowa City, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0364
Abstract

Multiethnic group founded in 1981 by women from the University of Iowa.

Dates: 1981-1998

Women's Resource & Action Center (WRAC) Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG02.0002.005
Abstract

University organization dedicated to providing greater equity to all communities, with a particular focus on women.

Dates: 1974-2005

Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0151
Abstract

Women's center established in 1970 to serve the university and community.

Dates: 1960-2006

Zella White Stewart papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0683
Abstract

Allergist who practiced in Iowa City from 1910 to 1938.

Dates: 1917-1943