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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from G.H. Sherman
A letter from G.H. Sherman, New York, requesting an autograph.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Anne Elizabeth McDowell
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from Anne Elizabeth McDowell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, re: Bloomer's question about the date McDowell's "The Woman's Advocate" was announced. McDowell states that it no man had part in the newspaper, but that the…
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.H. Kellom
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.H. Kellom, Omaha, Nebraska. Kellom acknowledges Bloomer's declination to give a lecture, and thanks her for a recommendation for who might speak instead.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.H. Kellom
AL letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.H. Kellom, Omaha, Nebraska, responding to her declining the invitation to speak because of physical strength. He writes that if he isn't able physically to prepare a lecture, perhaps she could repeat a lecture or…
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Lizzie B. Herbert
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from Lizzie B. Hertbert, Des Moines, Iowa. Herbert informs Bloomer that she (Bloomer) has been elected as a member of the Cooperative Committee of the State Society, and begging her to accept. Herbert details some of the…
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Annie Savery
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from Annie Savery, Des Moines, Iowa. Savery writes of the fire in their home, and that little suffrage work seems to be happening in Des Moines/Polk County. She notes that Susan B. Anthony is pressing Savery to attend…
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from L.E. Mosher
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from L.E. Mosher, correspondent for the New York Daily Graphic, requesting that she furnish a sketch of her life and a portrait, for the publication's columns.
Telegram to Amelia Bloomer from J.A. Callen
Telegram to Amelia Bloomer from J.A. Callen, Oregon, Missouri. Asks if Bloomer can speak there on the fourth and, if so, to state terms.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Lucius Webb
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from her cousin, Lucius Webb, of East Granville, Vermont. Letter is in response to Bloomer's letter (responding to his letter of May 6), and provides details about mutual family members.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Lucius Webb
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from Lucius Webb, East Granville, Vermont. Webb was Bloomer's cousin, son of her mother's brother. Letter describes where he lives, and gives information about family.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Fort Madison Library Association
A letter from the Fort Madison Library Association certifying that on March 15, 1873, Amelia Bloomer was elected an honorary member of the Association.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Annie Savery
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from Annie Savery, Des Moines, Iowa. Letter references a criticism of the [Des Moines?] Register re: paid lectures. Also mention of Savery's efforts in Muscatine.
Harkin: Cuts Would Hurt Poor
Many Expressions . . . crossed Rep. Tom Harkin's face during his recent meeting with area farmers in Council Bluffs. Harkin also was the speaker at Saturday morning's Legislative Breakfast in Community Hall.
Door-Knocking Campaign Begins
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harkin . . . began their door-knocking campaign in Council Bluffs Tuesday. Harkin, a Democrat, is seeking the fifth congressional district seat from Rep. William Scherle, R-Henderson.
Harkin Lobbies For 'Notch' Bill In Bluffs
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, addresses a group of senior citizens Tuesday morning at Community Hall. Harkin supports a bill that would restore some Social Security benefits to those born in the years 1917 to 1921. About 150 people attended the meeting.
Harkin Smashes Jepsen Re-election Bid
Tom Harkin: Dashes Roger Jepsen's hopes of a win on the coattails of President Reagan.
Mrs. Harkin Decries 'Negative' Campaign
Ruth Harkin: "I've been spending a lot of time since January traveling around Iowa."
Put It There
U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa was hard at work Friday at Iowa Nebraska Xpress truck terminal. He took the job moving freight to learn more about the transportation needs of the Council Bluffs-Omaha area, he said. Harkin gets direction from Terminal…
Congressman's Wife Holds Two Fulltime Jobs
Mrs. Harkin