Peick, Doris Ann papers, 1963-1976.

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Peick, Doris Ann papers, 1963-1976.

Papers of Doris Ann Peick, labor leader and political activist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Material dates, 1963-1976 and consists of correspondence, meeting minutes, and convention material from a number of groups Peick belonged to, including the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1326; the Hawkeye Labor Council; the Iowa Federation of Labor and its Women's Activities Department; the Linn County Democratic Central Committee; and the Iowa State Auxiliaries, AFL-CIO.

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Iowa State Historical Society

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Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

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Peick, Doris Ann, 1933-

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Peick was born in Jones County, Iowa in 1933. She was a member of 5 local unions in Cedar Rapids and active in political, women's, and civic organizations. She was recording secretary and on the executive board of IBEW Local 1362; was vice-president and secretary of Hotel & Restaurant Employees Local 497; belonged to the Bakery and Confectionary Workers Local 1948; and Teamsters Local 238. Peick was a member of IBEW Local 1362 while working at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids. She was also on t...