Dorothea De Schweinitz and Louise De Schweinitz (Darrow) papers, 1912-1997 (bulk 1970-1980).

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Dorothea De Schweinitz and Louise De Schweinitz (Darrow) papers, 1912-1997 (bulk 1970-1980).

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The collection contains material about both Dorothea de Schweinitz and her sister, Louise de Schweinitz Darrow. Dorothea's papers include biographical material, including an oral history (1972); correspondence to family documenting her trip to Germany in 1913, where she first learned of class issues, management and labor issues, and was introduced to the field of social work; other correspondence with family and friends (1913-1980); and material pertaining her historic preservation work in Georgetown, D.C. Louise de Schweinitz Darrow material includes letters to her parents (1933-41) and her children (1967-91) and two diaries (1912, 1914). There are also photographs and family history material.

3 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7592706

Smith College, Neilson Library

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