The Illinois Woman's Press Association (IWPA) is an Illinois-based organization of professional women and men pursuing careers across the communications spectrum. It was founded in 1885 by a group of 47 women who saw a need for communication and support between women writers.[1] The organization was incorporated on June 26, 1907.[2]
^Casey, Laurie (March 7, 2001). "Finding Sisterhood the Reasons have Changed, but Many are Joining Women-Only Organizations". Chicago Tribune.
^Duesel De La Torriente, Donna (1987). So All Can Be Heard, the history of the Illinois Woman's Press Association 1885-1987. Chicago, Illinois: Illinois Woman's Press Association. p. 18.