Lisa Hannon papers
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Scope and Contents
The Lisa Hannon papers date from 1847 to 2012 and measure 5 linear inches in 1 box. The records are arranged in two series: Biographical (1847-2012) and Writings (2001-2009).
The Biographical series (1847-2012) contains a complete Hannon family history, tracing the genealogy of Lisa Hannon’s maternal and paternal families with particular focus on the life and marriage of Hannon’s parents, Beverly A. Hannon and David L. Hannon. Correspondence between Hannon and her family and international friends, along with family photographs are also included.
The Writings series (2001-2009) hold Hannon’s blog entries on the early website Open Diary. These blog entries detail various aspects of Hannon’s life from dating horror stories to exploring spirituality through Buddhism. Comments from Hannon’s online friends and other Open Diary users are included. This series also holds Hannon’s short stories, essays, and poetry.
Dates
- Creation: 1847-2012
Creator
- Hannon, Lisa, 1962- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The records are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright held by the donor has been transferred to the University of Iowa. However, copyright status for some collection materials may be unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owner. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility and potential liability based on copyright infringement for any use rests exclusively and solely with the user. Users must properly acknowledge the Iowa Women’s Archives, The University of Iowa Libraries, as the source of the material. For further information, visit https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/sc/services/rights/
Biographical / Historical
Lisa Hannon was born September 24, 1962, to Beverly A. Hahesy Hannon and David L. Hannon, the oldest of six children. Beverly Hannon was an Iowa state senator for two-terms from 1985 to 1992 and helped form the Democratic Activist Women’s Network (DAWN). Lisa Hannon would later work with her mother on her campaigns and other political activism.
Hannon went to Iowa State University in 1981 for three years to study art before going to the Hawkeye Institute of Technology (now the Hawkeye Community College) for one year. Hannon graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in English. Hannon worked a large variety of jobs throughout the years starting with corn detasseling and other service jobs and then working as a legislative clerk in the Iowa state legislature before becoming a receptionist at Frank N. Magid Associates. In 1991, Hannon would join her sister in Japan to teach English for two years.
During her life, Hannon kept a blog on the early online diary website Open Diary. With this website, Hannon kept records of her daily life and interactions with friends and family. Her diary entries detail various aspects of Hannon’s personal life from dating stories to exploring various religions like Buddhism. Through this diary, Hannon made many online friends across the globe who she kept in contact with both online and offline through cards and letters.
Extent
5 linear inches
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Open Diary blog posts written by Lisa Hannon in the early 2000s.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers (donor no. 1134) were donated by Lisa Hannon in 2006 and Mary Audia in 2018.
- Author
- Abbie Steuhm, 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu