Creator:
Walker, Mary Edwards, 1832-1919.
Inclusive Dates:
1799- 1919
Abstract:
Papers of the physician, social reformer, native of Oswego, N.Y. Advocate of dress reform and women's suffrage. Collection includes correspondence (1833-1913), mainly from Dr. Walker's lecture tour of Britain in 1866-67 and from her Civil War service, 1862-65; legal and financial documents, including deeds, wills, and material concerning her divorce and employment at the Federal Pension Office; photographs; and writings, including material on the trial of Frank C. Almay in 1891, lectures, pamphlets, and reminiscences.
Type of Material:
Subject:
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women.
Civil War (U.S.)
Military history
New York State
Science and medicine
Activism and social reform
Clothing and dress.
Divorce suits.
Lecturers.
Lectures and lecturing.
Military pensions -- United States -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Suffragists -- United States.
Women -- Health and hygiene.
Women authors, American.
Women physicians -- United States.
Women social reformers -- United States.
Women's rights -- United States.
Creator:
Walls, William Jacob, 1885-1975.
Inclusive Dates:
1898- 1977
Abstract:
Papers of the bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Conference proceedings, correspondence, personal material, photographs, printed material, and writings.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Manuscript for publication.
Photographs.
Sermons.
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
Clergy.
Activism and social reform
African Americans
Church and clergy
New York State
African American bishops.
African American clergy.
African American Methodists.
African Americans -- Biography.
Christian education.
Civil rights workers.
Clergy -- United States.
Methodist conferences.
Methodists -- United States.
Sermons, American.
Creator:
Wayland-Smith, Prudence
Inclusive Dates:
1925- 1994
Abstract:
Papers of the 20th century social activist, focused on migrant reform, education for migrant children and prison reform. Correspondence, 1925- 1994. Also newspaper clippings, personal notes, and memorabilia including student artwork from migrant schools, photographs and photo boards. Some government documents and publications along with manuscript materials from Wayland-Smith's personal and professional life.
Type of Material:
Annual reports.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Negatives (photographs)
Photographs.
Slides (photographs)
Correspondence.
Essays.
Financial records.
Government records.
Memorabilia.
Newsletters.
Notes (documents)
Scrapbooks.
Serials (publications)
Subject:
Prison reformers -- United States.
New York State
Activism and social reform
Children of migrant laborers.
Civil rights movement -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Migrant agricultural laborers -- Government policy -- New York (State)
Migrant agricultural laborers -- Government policy -- United States.
Migrant agricultural laborers -- Housing -- New York (State)
Migrant agricultural laborers -- United States -- 1930-1960.
Migrant agricultural laborers -- United States -- 1960-1970.
Migrant labor -- Camps.
Migrant labor -- Education -- United States.
Prisons -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Race relations.
Creator:
Wayland-Smith, Robert.
Inclusive Dates:
1944- 1961
Abstract:
Personal correspondence, memorabilia of the American peace activist. Much of the material relates to Wayland-Smith's activities as chairman of the Upstate New York Witness for Peace Committee.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Fliers (printed matter)
Minutes (administrative records)
Subject:
Activism and social reform
Pacifism -- History.
Pacifism -- Religious aspects -- History.
Peace movements -- New York (State)
Quakers -- New York (State)
Quakers -- United States -- Political activity.
Society of Friends.
Creator:
Westrup, Alfred B.
Inclusive Dates:
1897- 1897
Abstract:
Letter from Alfred B. Westrup to Thaddeus B. Wakeham regarding anarchist philosophy.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Activism and social reform
New York State
Religion and philosophy
Anarchism.
Anarchists.
Political science -- Philosophy.
Creator:
Women's Trade Union League of New York
Inclusive Dates:
1947- 1948
Abstract:
Pamphlet describing education programs available through the Women's Trade Union League of New York.
Type of Material:
Pamphlets.
Subject:
New York (State)
Activism and social reform
Adult education
Art -- Painters
Dance and theatre
New York State
Adult education -- United States.
Adult education of women.
Labor unions -- United States.