Subseries B. Suffrage and women's rights, 1913-1985, n.d. (#124.9-127.20)
Scope and Contents
Subseries B, Suffrage and women's rights, 1913-1985, n.d. (#124.9-127.20), consists mainly of letters from members of the National Woman's Party, as well as other suffragists from around the United States; also included are speeches, articles, and newsletters. Many of the correspondents were friends with Reyher throughout her life, and their letters can also be found in Series V, Subseries B and C.
Dates
- Creation: 1877-1988
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1915-1970
Language of Materials
Materials in English, Russian, French, and Yiddish.
Access Restrictions:
Access. The collection is open to research except for #14.3, 14.10, and 15.8, which are closed until January 1, 2015; #132.9, which is closed until January 1, 2032; #21.6 and 133.1, which are closed until January 1, 2045; and individual items throughout the collection, which are closed as specified to protect personal privacy. Material in folders #1.10, 8.1-8.12, 10.9, 12.8, 12.11-12.12, 13.2-13.3, 13.6, 14.8, 15.1, 15.9, 17.5, 17.7, 17.11, 18.1, 20.4, 20.7, 20.9, 21.1, 21.3, 21.5, 21.7, 22.1, 22.3, 22.6, 22.9-22.10, 25.2-25.7, 26.1, 26.9-26.16, 26.18-26.21, 26.28-26.33, 27.6-27.8, 70.8-70.20, 71.1-71.6, 71.9-71.18, 72.1-72.15, 73.1-73.13, 75.1-75.19, 76.1-76.19, and 119.13 were opened in January 2013 following the death of the donor.
Extent
68.97 linear feet ((144 file boxes) plus 4 folio+ boxes, 2 oversized boxes, 4 folio folders, 4 folio+ folders, 1 supersize folder, 142 photograph folders, 1 folio photograph folder, 1 folio+ photograph folder, 3 slides)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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