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Eiune Gore

Eiune Gore

Eiune Gore was a 13 year old victim of infantile paralysis. Circa early 1950s.
Young Woman with Infantile Paralysis

Young Woman with Infantile Paralysis

Molly Moore - 1954

Molly Moore - 1954

Water Therapy for Polio

Water Therapy for Polio

Treating Infantile Paralysis

Treating Infantile Paralysis

Physical Therapy for Polio Patients

Physical Therapy for Polio Patients

Mary H. Morton Display

Mary H. Morton Display

Mary M. Morton of Rockwell City contracted polio at age 9 which left her with paralysis of her lower torso and both legs.
Betty Lieder

Betty Lieder

Betty (Leggett) Lieder was born on April 23, 1924 in Northfield, Minnesota. Between 1966 and 1980, Betty lived in Mason City, Iowa, where her husband Lyle served as a minister. Her oral history interview offers a mother's perspective and coping…
March of Dimes, Polio Campaign

March of Dimes, Polio Campaign

0130. Minutes of Meeting - Mills County Flood Control Committee, Malvern Community Building, , Malvern, Iowa

0130. Minutes of Meeting - Mills County Flood Control Committee, Malvern Community Building, , Malvern, Iowa

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss
flood control on the Nishnabotna River.
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