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Iowa

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Archaeology, Indians of Illinois, Iowa, Oregon, Alabama, Ice Age, 1938-1966

 File
Identifier: M060.02.0012.0011
Abstract

Magazine and newspaper articles, notes, unpublished papers

Dates: 1938-1966

Carrie Herring for Colorado Reflections

 Item
Identifier: couda-herring
Abstract

Carrie Herring describes her experiences in Iowa and owning a grocery store before moving to Denver in the late 1920s. Herring reflects on her time working at Golden Eagle Dry Goods Company before attending a comptometer course and obtaining a job at Macklem Baking Company, working her way up to the board. Herring discusses the impact of World War II on businesses and her experience at Altrusa Club, a women's service club formed during World War I.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Ruth Suckow, 1917

 Item
Identifier: M061.02.0001.0013.00001
Abstract

Picture of Ruth Suckow in knickers and hat in front of rustic building.

Dates: 1917

Ruth Suckow Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M061
Abstract Author Ruth Suckow (1892-1960) was born in Iowa and moved to Denver, Colorado to join her sister Emma (.d 1923) who had moved to Denver to seek relief from tuberculosis. Suckow graduated from the University of Denver, earning a B.A. degree (English) in 1917 and an M.A. in 1918. She worked as a graduate assistant for Dr. Ida Kruse McFarlane, head of the English Department at the University. Suckow's friend during these years was Amy Carlson (later Amy Buchanan). Suckow married Ferner Nuhn...
Dates: 1918-1991