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Hurst, Fannie, 1889-1968

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Agnes de Mille papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00046
Abstract Agnes de Mille was a dancer and choreographer. The first woman to choreograph on Broadway, Agnes de Mille was an innovator who combined American folk dances with American music and transformed the world of musical comedy forever. Papers include writings, extensive family correspondence, photographs, research notes for two autobiographies, and memorabilia. Correspondence describes her life and activities in great detail and discusses many notable people including Cecil B. de Mille, Rebecca...
Dates of Materials: 1897 - 1993
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Agnes de Mille papers

Anna Moscowitz Kross papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00087
Abstract

Anna Moscowitz Kross was a lawyer, judge, New York City Department of Corrections Commissioner, and social reformer. The bulk of the collection covers Kross's career as the Commissioner of Correction. Writings, speeches, and taped interviews reflect Kross's efforts to institute major reforms focusing on education and social rehabilitation for women prisoners. Correspondents include Constance Baker Motley and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Dates of Materials: 1905 - 1976
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Anna Moscowitz Kross papers

Jane Burr papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00025
Abstract

Journalist; Poet; Playwright. Papers include articles, photographs, and correspondence from Havelock Ellis, Margaret Sanger, H.G. Wells, Agnes Smedley, Fannie Hurst, Roger Baldwin, and Max Eastman, among others.

Dates of Materials: 1860s-1958
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Jane Burr papers
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