Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Lizzie B. Herbert
Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
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 actions behind the election, and the people and happenings in the Society.
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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 remarks to the Nebraska legislature or make unwritten reminiscences of the early days of Council Bluffs and Omaha. [J.H. Kellom was a member of Omaha's first City Council.]
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 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 "rascallity of men caused its extinction and my own financial undoing."
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from G.H. Sherman
A letter from G.H. Sherman, New York, requesting an autograph.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Samuel Aughey
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from Samuel Aughey, Omaha Nebraska. Aughey, Secretary of the Nebraska State Historical Society, requests that Bloomer write out, for their annals, an account of her address to the Nebraska Legislature re: woman suffrage.
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from Samuel Aughey, Omaha Nebraska. Aughey, Secretary of the Nebraska Historical Society, thanks Bloomer for her history of the effort to establish woman's suffrage in Nebraska, and that her narrative will be filed with historical documents.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from C.S. Carter
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from C.S. Carter, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Carter notes that Bloomer's letter to Mrs. [Elizabeth Cady?] Stanton has been forwarded, and that she is arranging Stanton's route to the West. She would go to Council Bluffs if she could have 2 or 3 other engagements in the area at $75 each.
Easier Job For Harkin - With Carter In Office
Cattle Price Problems . . . are discussed by Charles Gross of Walnut and U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, at Harkin's Council Bluffs office Wednesday.
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Giving Some Pointers . . . on the operation of a tractor is farmer Phil Gibson and U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. Harkin spent Saturday working the Shenandoah farm.
Harkin On Appointed Rounds - Discusses Congress Progress
Neither Ice Nor Snow . . . could keep Rep. Harkin from making his mail deliveries in southwest Council Bluffs. He wore a Navy "P" coat, heavy boots and borrowed a cap from his "boss", Letter Carrier Allen Beck. -- photo by Phyllis Gillespie.
Tom Harkin: swearing-in is part of a 'great day'
Harkin Welcomed By Bluffs Crowd - Claims He's Not Concerned With Current Standing In Polls
Sen. Tom Harkin In Council Bluffs Saturday.
Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail
The upcoming Iowa caucus has Ruth Harkin on the move. Already busy, Ruth gladly puts in some extra time on her husband's behalf.
Ruth, with Tom, Amy and Jenny, makes sure there is always time for her family.
Harkin To Run For Fifth District May 14, 1972 Harkin: Wheat Deal Cheated The Farmers September 29, 1972 Defeated Harkin Tells Plans For Next Congressional Race February 16, 1973 May Decision For Harkin On Fifth District Election February 3, 1974 Harkin Trades Handshakes For Assembly Line June 17, 1974 Mrs. Harkin Keynote Speaker August 19, 1974 Ruth Harkin Carves Her Own Image September 7, 1974 Tom Harkin Is Working Hard For New Job - Scherle Opponent 'Won't Forget People' September 19, 1974 Harkin Pumps Gas At C.B. Station October 4, 1974 Harkin In; Scherle Out November 6, 1974 Harkin Pledges Accessibility - Eyes C.B. Development November 7, 1974 Well-Wishers Greet Harkin November 11, 1974 Harkin Has Bill In Hand For Opening Of Congress January 12, 1975 Harkin Sees Education Job To Get Corn Bill Approved January 15, 1975 Harkin Believes Gas Should Be Rationed January 25, 1975 Life Of Congressman's Wife 'Unexciting' To Ruth Harkin January 27, 1975 Ruth Harkin Not The First January 29, 1975 Harkin On Appointed Rounds - Discusses Congress Potential February 7, 1975 Rep. Harkin Refuses Mission To Vietnam February 25, 1975 Harkin Works On Shenandoah Farm May 26, 1975 Harkin Wants Bluffs To Be Major Grain Delivery Point July 15, 1975 Harkin Delights Convention Of Deaf With Signed Speech August 17, 1975 Harkin Amendment Limits U.S. Aid To Despot Nations September 11, 1975 Harkin Won't Accept Raise September 16, 1975 General Fund Will Get Harkin Raise October 20, 1975 Harkin Will Seek Second Office Term March 31, 1976 Harkin Fares Well On Consumer Issues May 24, 1976 Kissinger Chilean Comment Depresses, Disgusts Harkin June 14, 1976 Harkin: Declare MIAs Dead - Blames Kissinger August 11, 1976 Harkin To Seek Funds For Bridges August 11, 1976 Harkin Has Reunion With Exile From Chilean Junta September 13, 1976 Harkin Will Debate Fulk October 1976 Harkin Works At Underwood Farm October 22, 1976 Harkin's Votes By Proxy: Fulk October 29, 1976 Harkin Says Opponent Confused On Proxy Vote October 30, 1976 House Committee Wants MIAs Listed As 'Dead' December 16, 1976 Easier Job For Harkin - With Carter In Office December 16, 1976 Fulk Slightly Outspent Harkin In Losing Fight January 3, 1977 Harkin Seeks Support For Farm Bill Version February 16, 1977 Harkin Undecided What To Do With Latest Raise March 10, 1977 Put It There March 25, 1977 Harkin To Give Raise To Projects May 6, 1977 Harkin To Give His Raise To Elderly May 15, 1977 Farm Woes Told - Harkin, Foley On Tour May 22, 1977 Harkin Wants Accountability - Eyes Postal Reform June 11, 1977 Amendment On Rights Fails - Harkin Not Discouraged June 15, 1977 Harkin Attempt To Block Korea Aid Outmaneuvered June 24, 1977 Harkin Gets Credit For Railroad Work July 6, 1977 Harkin Pushes Support Hikes Through House July 22, 1977 Harkin Helps Thwart Gunman August 17, 1977 Harkin Favors Gradual Lifting Of Gas Controls February 18, 1978 Special Interest Groups Finding Harkin Agreeable March 20, 1978 Harkin Undecided On Farm Bill Vote April 11, 1978 Redford Brings Harkin Help From 'Tinseltown' October 31, 1978 Third Term For Harkin November 8, 1978 Harkin To Focus On Aviation February 6, 1979 Harkin Seeks A Better Automobile For The U.S. February 21, 1979 Harkin Seeks To Unclog Highway 30 - Rail Woes At Mo Valley March 8, 1979 Harkin's Trip Safety Is A Concern - While In South America . . . April 12, 1979 Harkin Holds Judgement On 80-mpg Automobile May 4, 1979 Congressman's Wife Holds Two Fulltime Jobs May 15, 1979 Harkin Plans Legislation To Create U.S. Car Agency May 16, 1979 Harkin Opposes Price Decontrols May 29, 1979 Harkin Works Day In Bluffs Refinery July 5, 1979 Harkin: Fuel For Farms Should Be Top Priority July 6, 1979 Harkin: No To Pay Hike June 15, 1979 Iowa Woman Tells Harkin About Nicaragua Murder June 23, 1979 Harkin Advises Carter: Somoza Has Reached End June 23, 1979 Harkin Asks End To Beef Trade With Nicaragua June 25, 1979 Harkin Fights For 3 U.S. Citizens Held In Chile August 4, 1979 Harkin Crusades For Chile Rights October 16, 1979 Harkin Support Not Surfaced October 30, 1979 Harkin: Sanctions Are Insignificant December 1, 1979 Harkin Tempers His Support For Resident December 7, 1979 Harkin Seeks Halt To Fertilizer Sale January 28, 1980 Harkin Still Opposes Military Draft Registration - Frivolous Amendment In Mind February 15, 1980 Harkin Ponders Position On Registration And Draft March 30, 1980 Harkin To Fight Carter? - Favorite Son At Districts April 11, 1980 Harkin: Railroad Strike Would Be Serious Mistake April 13, 1980 Harkin Cites Progress In Abandoning Candidacy April 18, 1980 Harkin Names Senior Interns April 27, 1980 Rep. Harkin Balks At Most Reagan Proposals January 27, 1982 Harkin Warns Of River Diversion February 12, 1982 Harkin: Cuts Would Hurt Poor February 15, 1981 El Salvador, Economy Topics For Harkin Here 1982 'El Salvador Worse Than Viet' - In Harkin's View February 17, 1982 Harkin Sitting On $37,228 Nest Egg February 22, 1982 Harkin Vs. Jepsen? - Not In Governor Race March 2, 1982 Harkin Off 'Hit List,' But Not Because He's Loved March 8, 1982 Harkin Gets A $6,000 Tax Break April 27, 1982 Harkin Gets Briefing On Elevator Explosion May 18, 1982 Door-Knocking Campaign Begins July 18, 1972 Clark-Harkin Battle Looms - Senate In '84 July 19, 1982 Group Boosts Harkin - 'Jepsen Must Go' April 6, 1983 $&,100 For Speeches Boosts Harkin Income May 18, 1983 Harkin To Announce Senate Bid January 8, 1984 Harkin: Agenda Set By Iowans January 13, 1984 Harkins' Campaign Generates More $$ February 2, 1984 U.S. Senate June 3, 1984 Harkin: Electric Utilities Collect 'Phantom Taxes' June 14, 1984 Harkin Campaign In All Counties June 21, 1984 Harkin Blasts 'Phantom' Tax July 11, 1984 Harkins In Politics As A Team July 18, 1984 Mrs. Harkin Defends Decision August 15, 1984 Harkin Honors Those Who Aid Towns August 28, 1984 Special Interest Groups: Senator Choice Is Clear August 30, 1984 Iowa Senate Battle Heats Up - Jepsen: Going On; Harkin: I Run A Race September 1984 $2.5 Million Spent In Senate Race September 1984 PACs Play Safe: Donate To Both Harkin, Jepsen September 28, 1984 Harkin Sets 'Negative' Ad Drive September 29, 1984 Nonpareil Survey: Harkin, Jepsen In Tight Senate Race October 7, 1984 Solar Group Gives Harkin Thumbs Up October 8, 1984 Congressman: Scotch Notch October 31, 1984 Mrs. Harkin Decries 'Negative' Campaign November 2, 1984 Harkin: Retire Jepsen November 4, 1984 Harkin Smashes Jepsen Re-Election Bid November 7, 1984 Harkin: Democrats Will Turn To Westerner November 8, 1984 'Senator-Elect Harkin' Hopes To Land Ag Committee Position November 22, 1984 Harkin Feels The 'Spirit' January 5, 1985 Vice President Tom Harkin? April 15, 1985 Harkin Plans Trip To Nicaragua April 16, 1985 Harkin's Nicaragua Journey Praised, Blasted In Congress April 24, 1985 Harkin Lobbies For 'Notch' Bill In Bluffs July 2, 1985 Helms Bristles At Harkin's Sarcastic Barbs July 20, 1985 Harkin One Of Top Stars On Liberal Group's 'All-Star' Team January 20, 1986 Harkin: Trails Center May Be Boosted By National Funding July 1, 1986 Harkin To Work On Thursday At Children's Square May 31, 1988 Viaduct, Housing Top City's List For Federal Funds December 7, 1990 83 Democratic Iowa Legislators Endorse Harkin November 12, 1991 Harkin Welcomed By Bluffs Crowd - Claims He's Not Concerned With Current Standing In Polls January 12, 1992 Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail February 5, 1992 Harkin Defends Clinton Plans May 4, 1993 Harkin To Discuss Welfare Reform June 3, 1993
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from C.F. Williams
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from C.F. Williams, former chaplain at the Iowa Penitentiary in Fort Madison, writing of his belief that former inmate Louis Weirich's conversion from alcohol was sincere.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.W. Clapp
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.W. Clapp of Memphis, Tennessee, writing of travels and experiences in Colorado.
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.W. Clapp of Memphis, Tennessee. Writes of visit to St. Louis and family reunion.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from J. Ellen Tasho
A post card to Amelia Bloomer from J. Ellen Tash, written from Boston Massachusetts. Responding to Bloomer's letter, re: professional women in Iowa. [no year on post card; postmark date not clear after "188"