Louise Rosenfield Noun, social activist, art collector, author, philanthropist and co-founder of the Iowa Women’s Archives, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1908. Noun became widely recognized for her leadership and commitment to a number of organizations and causes.
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moreAs women’s history month comes to a close, the Iowa Women’s Archives goes online. To mark the occasion and unveil the digital collection, the University of Iowa Libraries will celebrate with a reception on Wednesday, March 26th from 12 - 1 p.m. in the North Exhibition Hall of the Main Li...
moreJanet Weaver, Assistant Curator of the Iowa Women’s Archives (IWA), will receive an award from LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens), Council 10, Davenport, for her oustanding service to the Council. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 16th.
Janet has built strong relat...
moreAdah Hyde Johnson (Class of 1912) described her graduation from The University of Iowa as “one of the great dreams” of her father, a successful businessman who had grown up under slavery. Helping to integrate Currier Hall in 1946 was the first step of Virginia Harper’s (Class of 19...
moreThe Iowa Women’s Archives oral history project, Mujeres Latinas has been recognized with the UI President’s Award for State Outreach and Public Engagement.
The annual award honors those who demonstrate exemplary outreach to the State of Iowa and the public in general. The $1,000 awards a...
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