Kubby, Karen papers, 1979-1997.

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Kubby, Karen papers, 1979-1997.

Papers of Iowa Socialist Party member, feminist, and Iowa City Council member. Documents Kubby's work with the local, state, and national Socialist Party. Includes material on her pacifism, gun control efforts, and protests against the Gulf War.

1.5 linear ft. (3 archives boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7589730

Iowa State Historical Society

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