Edith Elmer Wood papers, 1889-1945.

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Edith Elmer Wood papers, 1889-1945.

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Edith Elmer Wood (1871-1945) was a US housing reformer. As lobbyist, writer, and government consultant, she helped define New Deal housing policy. After graduating from Smith College in 1890, she wrote fiction and undertook settlement house work before launching her influential, life-long career in housing reforms. The bulk of the collection is letters but other kinds of material is included, such as drawings, blueprints, manuscripts, maps, photographs, pamphlets, news clippings and hotel receipts.

30 linear feet (72 manuscript boxes)

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Columbia University. Avery Architecture and Fine Arts Library. Department of Drawings and Archives.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6346968

Columbia University. Avery Architecture and Fine Arts Library. Department of Drawings and Archives.

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Active in public housing in the United States. From the description of Edith Elmer Wood papers, circa 1900-1943. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 505720066 BIOGHIST REQUIRED Edith Elmer Wood, born in Portmouth, New Hampshire, on September 24, 1871, was the daughter of U.S. Navy Commander Horace and Adele (Wiley) Elmer. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Smith College in 1890 and was awarded the M.A. degree and the Ph.D. fro...

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