Papers of Ione Mulnix (1887-1947) [microform] 1904-1909.

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Papers of Ione Mulnix (1887-1947) [microform] 1904-1909.

A collection of letters between Ione Mulnix and her parents during her student years at the University of Iowa, 1904-1909. The Mulnix collection documents campus life for a woman of that era, as well as life in small town Dows where Ione's father was the only doctor. At the University, Ione Mulnix was active in Glee Club and Hesperian Literary Society ("Hep"). She was a devout Methodist who disapproved of drinking and dancing, though she attended school dances fairly often and fought an increasing temptation to participate. Her letters detail her activities with the men she favored and describe a variety of social and cultural events. Her letters also describe hazing or initiation rites, alcohol abuse, conflicts with acquaintances over beliefs and annoyances, incidents of and attitudes toward sexually active young women, and also historical events.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7268495

University of Iowa Libraries

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