Kate Waller Barrett papers, 1895-1950.

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Kate Waller Barrett papers, 1895-1950.

Correspondence, speeches, articles, certificates of appointments to civic organizations, master's thesis, and scrapbooks of newspaper clippings relating to Dr. Barrett's work on behalf of women's rights. Her associations with the Daughters of the American Revolution, National American Legion Women's Auxiliary, National Council of Women, National Florence Crittenton Mission, and Needlework Guild of America are reflected in the papers, as well as her efforts to secure national legislation to protect women's rights, including the Mann Act.

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American Legion. Women's Auxiliary

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The Women’s Auxiliary is associated with the larger American Legion organization which is the largest patriotic service organization in the world. From the guide to the American Legion Women's Auxiliary Scrapbook, 1910-1929, (Utah State University.) ...

National Florence Crittenton Mission

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The first Florence Crittenton home, the Florence Night Mission, was opened in 1883 on New York City's Bleeker Street by Charles Nelson Crittenton, a wealthy New York merchant. Crittenton founded the mission in memory of his daughter, Florence, who had died at the age of four. The purposes of this home were to reform "fallen women" and preach salvation and hope to and provide shelter for unmarried, pregnant women and girls. With the success of the Bleeker Street mission, Crittenton b...

Daughters of the American Revolution.

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D. A. R. chapters from Washington, DC and surrounding areas. From the description of Papers, 1948-1949. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36009706 ...

Barrett, Kate Waller, 1858-1925

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Physician, sociologist and humanitarian known for her work as president of the Florence Crittenton Mission. From the description of Papers of Kate Waller Barrett. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647896566 Physician and sociologist. From the description of Kate Waller Barrett papers, 1895-1950. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78015450 ...

Needlework Guild of America

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Founded in 1921, the Guild distributed clothing to the needy through charitable agencies until it disbanded in 1968. From the description of Papers, 1924-1968. (Grand Rapids Public Library). WorldCat record id: 17599223 ...

National Council of Women of the United States

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The National Council of Women of the United States (NCW) is an organization comprised of women's voluntary organizations with a common interest in the social, educational, and political rights of women. Its primary purpose is to act as a clearing-house or information bureau for its members in order to broaden awareness of each other's activities and to increase cooperation and reduce duplication of efforts among them. Along with its affiliate organization, the International Council of Women, the...