La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorella Henry), 1882-1947
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Dorothy Kenyon papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00085
Abstract
Lawyer, feminist, judge, and political activist. The Kenyon collection illuminates the continuity of social activism around such issues as race, class, poverty, and gender from the 1930s-60s. Topics reflected include worldwide suffrage; abortion rights; minority legal rights; the Equal Rights Amendment; and civil rights. Materials include writings, speeches, organizational records, photographs, memorabilia, and audio tapes of interviews and speeches. Significant correspondents include: Bella...
Dates of Materials:
1850 - 1998
Ethel Eyre Valentine Dreier papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00050
Abstract
Ethel Eyre Valentine Dreier was a settlement house president, suffragist, woman's club leader, and civic leader. The bulk of professional papers relate to Dreier's suffrage work and civic activities. Also documented is Dreier's advocacy of public housing; her work in politics; and her settlement house work. Materials include correspondence, speeches, writings, photographs, notebooks, and travel diaries. The personal correspondence consists primarily of letters to her husband. Other...
Dates of Materials:
1875 - 1966