| Honored by: | John Harper |
| Brick location: | PAVER:28 map |
We--John B. Harper, Nancy Harper Schneider and Joseph Schneider--are honoring our mother and mother-in-law on the occasion of her 80th birthday (November 12, 1994).
For over five decades she has served as a mentor and role model for women from all walks of life through her leadership in community college and church organizations. Her many accomplishments cited below demonstrate a life-long commitment to the service of her community and the cause of dignity and true equality for all women. She has accomplished much for these many organizations while remaining a dedicated and nurturing wife and mother.
PRESIDENT OR CHAIR OF: Des Moines Cerebral Palsy School Volunteers (1947); Junior League of Des Moines (1953-55); Women's Division Des Moines United Way (1957); Des Moines YWCA (1969-71); Christian Women's Fellowship University Christian Church; Drake University Kappa Kappa Gamma House Board; Drake University Mortar Board Society (First Alumnae President)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER OF: Iowa Society of Crippled Children and Adults; Des Moines United Way (1958-1964)
BOARD MEMBER OF: Des Moines Cerebral Palsy School Iowa Society of Crippled Children and Adults Des Moines Junior League Des Moines Day Care Center Windsor Day School Des Moines United Way Des Moines Planned Parenthood Iowa Children's Home Society Des Moines YWCA Julia B. Mayer Center
LEADER OF: The 1970-71 building drive of the Des Moines YWCA; Girl Scout and Brownie troops in Des Moines
MAJOR AWARDS: Protestant Leader of the Year awarded by the Des Moines chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews 1972. Outstanding Woman of the Year awarded by the Des Moines Junior Chamber of Commerce 1973.
10/10/94
Paver Inscription:
"Mary Carolyn Brammer Harper
Civic Leader, Des, Moines, IA
1914-"
Brick located at: H9