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Jane Burleson, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1986

Jane Burleson, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1986

Members of Local P-31 union, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1970s?

Members of Local P-31 union, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1970s?

Jane Burleson is pictured in front row, second from left.
Dragging Currier Hall into the 20th century: first blacks to live in UI residence hall recall 1946 feat

Dragging Currier Hall into the 20th century: first blacks to live in UI residence hall recall 1946 feat

Girls' Dance Team, Blue Triangle Branch of the YWCA of Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa, March 25, 1941

Girls' Dance Team, Blue Triangle Branch of the YWCA of Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa, March 25, 1941

The Blue Triangle Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association of Des Moines was founded in 1919 to offer segregated programs for the African-American community. In 1947 it merged with the main branch of the YWCA as part of a nationwide…
Multiracial quartet in performance, First United Methodist Church, Iowa City, Iowa, late 1940s

Multiracial quartet in performance, First United Methodist Church, Iowa City, Iowa, late 1940s

Pictured at right is Esther J. Walls; the others are unknown University of Iowa students.
Arlene Roberts Morris posed with bicycle, Iowa City, Iowa?, 1946

Arlene Roberts Morris posed with bicycle, Iowa City, Iowa?, 1946

Portrait taken for the cover of the first issue of Eyes magazine, an early publication about African American life and culture, in 1946. Morris also served on the Eyes magazine staff.
Althea Beatrice Moore Smith scrapbook, 1924-1928

Althea Beatrice Moore Smith scrapbook, 1924-1928

Althea "Bee" Moore was an undergraduate student at the University of Iowa (then known as the State University of Iowa) from 1924 to 1928. Very active socially, the scrapbook's collection of photographs, clippings, invitations and concert programs…
Negro business and information directory

Negro business and information directory

In addition to business listings, includes informational, historical and inspirational items.
Iowa Federation Home, operated by Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs

Iowa Federation Home, operated by Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs

Pamphlet describing the Iowa Federation Home, 942 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, Iowa. It was founded by the Iowa Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs in 1919 to house African American female students at the University of Iowa. <br><br> Contents:…
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