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wa00014. Women's Clubs and Organizations

 Record Group
Identifier: wa00014

Found in 142 Collections and/or Records:

Proteus Club (Des Moines) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0096
Abstract

Women's study club organized in 1896 by college graduates for their intellectual improvement.

Dates: 1896 - 2024

University of Iowa Council on the Status of Women records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0338
Abstract

Women seeking solutions to problems of sexual harassment, violence, homophobia, and childcare at the University.

Dates: 1976-2005

Ever Ready Club (Baxter, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0573
Abstract

The Ever Ready Club served as a social and educational organization for women in the community

Dates: 1926-1987

National League of American Pen Women, Waterloo-Cedar Rapids Branch records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0657
Abstract

Local chapter formed in 1932.

Dates: 1944-2000

New Art Club of Marion (Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0257
Abstract

Organized in Marion, Iowa in 1935 to for women to do needlework and handicrafts.

Dates: 1939-1974

Sew and So Club (Cass County, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0551
Abstract

The club was originally organized by Washington Township women to work on quilting and other handiwork.

Dates: 1937-2005

Shakespeare Club of Marion (Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0070
Abstract

Women's study club organized in 1909 in Marion, Iowa.

Dates: 1909-1955

Sharon Township Farm Bureau Women's Club (Johnson County, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0452
Abstract

Farm Bureau women's club that provided education and services organized around farm issues.

Dates: 1953-1985

Sioux County Women's Chorus (Iowa) records

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0363
Abstract

Choral group that was invited to represent Iowa at the New York World's Fair in 1939.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1938-1955

Theristriai Club (Marion, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0571
Abstract

Marion, Iowa, study club that was founded in 1867.

Dates: 1871-2011

Thimble Club (Riceville, Iowa) records

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0103
Abstract

Reading club organized in 1901.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1912-1957

Tuesday Nighters (Manchester, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0576
Abstract

A women's club concerned primarily with philanthropic and social activities.

Dates: 1950-2006

Welch and Angrick Collection

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0095
Abstract

Material relating to the Heart of Hawkeye Council of Campfire Girls, The Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and the Iowa Department of the Woman's Relief Corps.

Dates: 1880-1995

West Lucas Women's Club (Johnson County, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0572
Abstract

The club initially met on the second Tuesday of the month for conversation, a program, and refreshments. Later, meetings were held bimonthly and were dedicated to study, roll call, a program, and refreshments.

Dates: 1923-1976

Willing Workers Club (Fayette County, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0246
Abstract

A social and benevolent women's club initially formed as a Red Cross sewing club during World War I.

Dates: 1918-1987

Women, Food and Agriculture Network records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0752
Abstract

Organization connecting women with progressive approaches to agriculture.

Dates: 1994-2011

Women's Equity Action League (Iowa Division) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0696
Abstract

Organization that promoted economic equity for women by focusing on educational, legal, and tax issues affecting women.

Dates: 1972-1977

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Des Moines Chapter) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0240
Abstract

Members of the Des Moines chapter of WILPF studied government policy on nuclear testing, the draft , the war in Vietnam, and the arms race.  They held informational rallies and demonstrations and maintained a vigorous letter-writing campaign.

Dates: 1962-2008

Young Women's Resource Center (Des Moines, Iowa) records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0048
Abstract

This local organization's goal was to, educate, and empower young women in the Greater Des Moines area through counseling and other programs.

Dates: 1975-2015

Chauncey Depew Club records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0725
Abstract

Des Moines women's club formed in 1897 to promote efficiency in extemporaneous speaking.

Dates: 1913-2005