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Harkin: Agenda Set By Iowans
Rep. Harkin
Group Boosts Harkin - 'Jepsen Must Go'
Rep. Harkin
Harkin Works At Underwood Farm
"Hired Hands" From Washington . . . helped M.J. "Mick" Ryan Jr. with combine work on his farm near Underwood Thursday. Ryan gives directions to U.S. Reps. Eddie Beard, D-R.I., and Tom Harkin, D-Ames.
Harkin Seeks A Better Automobile For The U.S.
Checking The Oil . . . in 1974 at a local gas station is U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin who was then running for his first term as Congressman. Today, in his third term in the House, Harkin is still looking into autos - this time as chairman of the House…
Harkin Pumps Gas At C.B. Station
Checking The Oil . . . Friday morning at Bob's Texaco Service Station, 1305 N. 25th St. are Robert Johnson, station proprietor and Tom Harkin of Ames, Democratic candidate for the Fifth Congressional District.
Mrs. Harkin Defends Decision
Ruth Harkin
Mrs. Harkin Keynote Speaker
Ruth Harkin
Congressman's Wife Holds Two Fulltime Jobs
Mrs. Harkin
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…
Mrs. Harkin Decries 'Negative' Campaign
Ruth Harkin: "I've been spending a lot of time since January traveling around Iowa."
Harkin Smashes Jepsen Re-election Bid
Tom Harkin: Dashes Roger Jepsen's hopes of a win on the coattails of President Reagan.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.