Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Lizzie B. Herbert
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: 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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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: September 10, 1874
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.H. Kellom
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: 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.]
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: December 23, 1874
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.H. Kellom
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: 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.
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: January 1, 1875
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Anne Elizabeth McDowell
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: 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."
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: March 2, 1876
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from G.H. Sherman
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: A letter from G.H. Sherman, New York, requesting an autograph.
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: October 25, 1878
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Samuel Aughey
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: 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.
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: December 13, 1878
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from Samuel Aughey
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: 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.
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: December 26, 1878
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from C.S. Carter
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: 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.
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: February 15, 1879
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Easier Job For Harkin - With Carter In Office
subject: Local news
description: 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.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil December 16, 1976
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1976-12-16
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format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Western Iowa

Harkin Works On Shenandoah Farm
subject: Local news
description: 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.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil May 26, 1975
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1975-05-26
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format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Western Iowa

Harkin On Appointed Rounds - Discusses Congress Progress
subject: Local news
description: 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.
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source: Daily Nonpareil February 7, 1975
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1975-02-07
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format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Western Iowa

Harkin Feels The 'Spirit'
subject: Local news
description: Tom Harkin: swearing-in is part of a 'great day'
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source: Daily Nonpareil January 5, 1985
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1985-01-05
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type: Photograph
coverage: Western Iowa

Harkin Welcomed By Bluffs Crowd - Claims He's Not Concerned With Current Standing In Polls
subject: Local news
description: Sen. Tom Harkin In Council Bluffs Saturday.
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source: Daily Nonpareil January 12, 1992
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1992-01-12
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format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Western Iowa

Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail
subject: Local news
description: The upcoming Iowa caucus has Ruth Harkin on the move. Already busy, Ruth gladly puts in some extra time on her husband's behalf.
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source: Daily Nonpareil February 5, 1992
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1992-02-05
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format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Western Iowa

Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail
subject: Local news
description: Ruth, with Tom, Amy and Jenny, makes sure there is always time for her family.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil February 5, 1992
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1992-02-05
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type: Photograph
coverage: Western Iowa

Harkin, Tom & Ruth
subject: Local news
description: Harkin, Tom & Ruth
description: 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 Pro…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Harkin, Tom & Ruth
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1972 - 1993
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type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Harkin, Tom & Ruth
coverage: Western Iowa

Letter to Amelia Bloomer from C.F. Williams
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: 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.
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: March 31, 1879
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.W. Clapp
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: A letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.W. Clapp of Memphis, Tennessee, writing of travels and experiences in Colorado.
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: August 30, 1879
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.W. Clapp
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: A letter to Amelia Bloomer from J.W. Clapp of Memphis, Tennessee. Writes of visit to St. Louis and family reunion.
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: December 3, 1879
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Letter to Amelia Bloomer from J. Ellen Tasho
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894, Correspondence
description: 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"
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publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
date: February 8, 188?
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