Journalist and professor who documented and analyzed Chicana women's lives, feminisms, and experiences of gender and sexuality.

The Student-produced Publications and Newsletters Collection consists of over 50 titles, reflecting a wide variety of campus interests: political activities, social organizations, residence halls, and humor. The earliest known titles date to the early twentieth century most were produced between 1940 and 2000.

This collection mainly consists of the contact sheets and negatives from VanDerwerker's time as a photographer for the Daily Iowan from 1981-1982. The remainder of collection is photography for his portfolio or capturing local events around town and also dating from the time he was at the University of Iowa.