Washington Housing Association
The Washington Housing Association was a civic group dedicated to promoting slum clearance and low-income housing in Washington, D.C.
From the description of Records, 1935-1947. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70962764
The Washington Housing Association (WHA) was originally organized in 1933 as the Washington Committee on Housing to improve housing for low-income residents. WHA sponsored the Alley Dwelling Elimination Act of July 1934. Mrs. Charlotte Everett Hopkins, a long-time crusader for the passage of the Act, was instrumental in the formation of WHA. Eleanor Roosevelt served as WHA's honorary chairman. Frederic A. Delano was its first chairman, and John Ihlder, a nationally recognized housing activist, served as WHA's first secretary. WHA became the Washington Planning and Housing Association in 1962 and later the Metropolitan Washington Planning and Housing Association.
From the description of Records of the Washington Housing Association, 1950-1963. (District of Columbia Public Library). WorldCat record id: 42277502
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | Nolen, John 1898-1986. John Nolen, Jr. papers, 1921-1986, bulk 1935 - 1968. | George Washington University | |
| creatorOf | Washington Housing Association. Records of the Washington Housing Association, 1950-1963. | District of Columbia Public Library | |
| referencedIn | Vinton, Warren Jay, 1889-1969. Warren Jay Vinton papers, 1932-1969. | Cornell University Library | |
| creatorOf | Washington Housing Association. Records, 1935-1947. | Historical Society of Washington, D.C. | |
| referencedIn | Papers, 1932-1952, 1954 | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
| referencedIn | Warren Jay Vinton papers, 1932-1969 | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. | |
| referencedIn | Rockwood, Edith, 1888-1952. Papers, 1932-1954 (inclusive). | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America |
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Filters:
| Relation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| associatedWith | Alley Dwelling Authority (Washington, D.C.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Edith Rockwood, 1888-1952 | person |
| associatedWith | Hopkins, Charlotte Everett. | person |
| associatedWith | Ihlder, John, 1876-1958. | person |
| associatedWith | National Capital Housing Authority (Washington, D.C.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Rockwood, Edith, 1888-1952. | person |
| associatedWith | Smith, Lawrence M. C. 1902-1975. | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Federal Housing Administration. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Vinton, Warren Jay, 1889-1969. | person |
| associatedWith | Washington Committee on Housing. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Washington Planning and Housing Association. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Washington (D.C.) | |||
| Washington (D.C.) |
| Subject |
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| Alleys |
| City planning |
| Housing |
| Housing |
| Housing policy |
| Landlord and tenant |
| Low-income housing |
| Public housing |
| Relocation (Housing) |
| Rent control |
| Slums |
| Urban renewal |
| Occupation |
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| Activity |
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Corporate Body
Active 1935
Active 1947
