Gail Ann Hodges Levis Collection
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of genealogical and local history resources compiled by Gail Ann Hodges Levis. The collection includes items relating to Modern Woodman of America camps and the organization and education resource material from Marycrest College.
The genealogical published items from the collection are searchable in the Library's catalog.
Dates
- Creation: 1900-2002
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Gail Ann Hodges was born to Beverly Cassily and Herbert James "Jim" Hodges in Davenport, Iowa April 7, 1955. She chose to become an administrative assistant, working at Modern Woodmen of America and ultimately became their historian/archivist. She married LeRoy Levis in 1976 and had two children, Katie and Michael.
Gail was an avid historian and genealogist, belonging to the Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society for many years and serving in a number of board positions. She was a lifelong learner and contributed to many publications providing access to information about members of the fraternal organization of Modern Woodman.
Gail came from a family that believed in service and civic involvement. She was a constant cheerleader for her children and volunteered untold hours toward school and church activities.
Gail suffered a stroke and passed away in March of 2014 leaving family and friends much too soon.
Extent
.5 Box(es) (in 1 5" letter-sized manuscript box, 1 Video Home System Recording Tape, and 1 Compact Disc.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series: Modern Woodmen of America Materials and Marycrest College Materials.
Physical Location
RANGE 22 SECTION 01
CALL NUMBER
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com