Papers : of Helen Norris Cummings, 1773-1975 (bulk 1890-1949).

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Cummings, Helen Norris, 1865?-1949. Papers : of Helen Norris Cummings, 1773-1975 (bulk 1890-1949).

Papers : of Helen Norris Cummings, 1773-1975 (bulk 1890-1949).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29916994

The collection contains correspondence, subject files, family genealogical information, and Helen's diaries from 1894 to 1929. The correspondence covers 1870-1943. Most of the pre-1905 letters deal with genealogy, and the majority of these are addressed to Emma, Helen's mother. Approximately half of the 1905-1920 letters are also Emma's. Many of Helen's letters deal with political issues such as immigration and radicalism. Numerous letters from congressmen appear to be responses to her comments on immigration. Among the organizations from which she received letters are the National Republic (magazine), the Movement Against Socialism in the Church, National Defense Council, and the Industrial Defense Association. The subject files contain mostly printed matter and a few pieces of correspondence. These files are divided into two subseries: "Subject Who's Who" and "Subject." Handwritten notes on many documents indicate that Helen kept files on (at least) people, legislation, nations, and organizations. Only part of the index to her files remains. The oversize materials include a clip sheet from the National Patriotic Council and approximately a dozen posters in Russian. There are also a few anti-Communism and anti-Socialism posters.

10 linear ft.

Alexandria Library. Local History / Special Collections (Alexandria, Va.)