Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Florence Rose papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00134
Abstract
Public relations specialist; executive secretary; Director, Meals for Millions; birth control activist; and lobbyist. Major subjects reflected in the Rose papers include the birth control movement in the U.S., relations between African-Americans and Planned Parenthood, the politics of American hunger relief and prevention efforts in developing countries, and the life and legacy of Margaret Sanger. Individuals represented in the papers include Margaret Sanger, Pearl S. Buck, Havelock Ellis,...
Dates of Materials:
1832 - 1970; Majority of material found within 1920-1969
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
Madeleine Z. Doty papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00049
Abstract
Lawyer, journalist, suffragist, prison reformer, pacifist and teacher. Papers include writings (including unpublished autobiography), memorabilia, diaries, and manuscripts. Photographs include Mahatma Gandhi, George Bernard Shaw, Maksim Gorky, and Aleksandr Kerensky. The bulk of the collection is correspondence, which includes Jane Addams, Roger Baldwin, Norman Douglas, Theodore Dreiser, Harry Emerson Fosdick, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, John Galsworthy, Judge Ben Lindsey, Salvador de...
Dates of Materials:
1880-1984
Margaret Sanger papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00138
Abstract
Birth control advocate and nurse. Sanger, a sex reform activist, fought for women's rights to use contraceptives and founded both the national and international Planned Parenthood Federations. Papers include correspondence, writings, organizational and conference materials documenting her leadership of the American and international birth control movements. Also included are records of activities and events related to Sanger's personal life, tributes, travels, art work, family materials,...
Dates of Materials:
1761 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1900-1966
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- memorabilia 3
- Birth control movement 2
- Jewish women 2
- Population policy -- 20th century 2
- Abortion -- United States 1
- Address books 1
- Agendas 1
- Appointment books 1
- Audiotapes 1
- Birth control -- 20th century 1
- Birth control -- Developing countries 1
- Birth control -- United States -- 20th century 1
- Birth control clinics 1
- Bohemianism -- New York (State) -- New York 1
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