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Former Iowa legislator Jean Lloyd-Jones helps tell the stories of women in politics with a gift to the UI Libraries' Iowa Women’s Archives.
BY BEN FROTSCHER
Jean Lloyd-Jones (71MA) spent 16 years as an Iowa legislator and has spent much of her life advocating for women—from all backgrounds and political affiliations—to pursue careers in politics.
“I found that trying to unearth information
Lloyd-Jones’ latest venture aimed to
King University Librarian at the University of
commemorate the centennial of the 19th amendment in 2020 and pay tribute to Iowa women who served in statewide or national public office.
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about Iowa women and what they did during suffrage—as well as the 100 years since—was a monumental task,” says Lloyd-Jones. “Most women did not keep good records or did not make them accessible.” John Culshaw, who holds the title of Jack B. Iowa, told Lloyd-Jones that his team of librarians, information specialists, and individuals within the Digital Scholarship and Publishing Studio could help bring her vision to life.