Noun, Louise R.
Variant namesLouise Rosenfield Noun, social activist, art collector, philanthropist, author, and co-founder of the Iowa Women's Archives, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1908, the daughter of Meyer and Rose (Frankel) Rosenfield. Noun became widely recognized for her leadership and commitment to a number of organizations and causes, especially those benefitting women. She is the author of three books, two about the women's movement in Iowa and the other, her autobiography.
From the description of Papers of Louise Noun, 1926-1994 (bulk 1970-1994). (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233102070
A graduate of Grinnell College, Noun was a founding member of the Des Moines League of Women Voters and the Des Moines chapter of the National Organization for Women. She has written extensively about Iowa women and their accomplishments and is a member of the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame.
From the description of Notes for her book, Strong-minded women, 1961-1969. (Oglesby Public Library District). WorldCat record id: 36895596
Political and civil rights activist, art collector, feminist, author and lifelong resident of Des Moines. She was born in 1908, the daughter of Meyer and Rose (Frankel) Rosenfield.
From the description of Transcript of oral history interviews with Louise Noun, 1999 Feb. 11 and 24. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 64187198
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Noun, Louise R. Transcript of oral history interviews with Louise Noun, 1999 Feb. 11 and 24. | State Historical Society of Iowa, Library | |
| creatorOf | Noun, Louise R. Papers of Louise Noun, 1926-1994 (bulk 1970-1994). | University of Iowa Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Des Moines Oral History Project. Interviews, 1998-2001. | State Historical Society of Iowa, Library | |
| referencedIn | Iowa Women's Political Caucus. Records of the Iowa Women's Political Caucus, 1972-1980 (bulk 1973-1975). | University of Iowa Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Noun, Louise R. Notes for her book, Strong-minded women, 1961-1969. | Grinnell College. Burling Library |
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| associatedWith | National Organization for Women. Des Moines Chapter. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Rosenfield, Joseph. | person |
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Birth 1908
