IV. KATHARINE DUMMER FISHER'S PAPERS FROM THE WINNETKA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, 1937-1961 (#969-1002)
Scope and Contents
SERIES IV, PAPERS OF KATHARINE DUMMER FISHER FROM TNE WINNETKA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS. 1937-1961 (#969-1002), includes correspondence, flyers, clippings, speeches, notes, etc. The bulk of the series consists of correspondence which documents Fisher's work with the National League of Women Voters, Illinois League of Women Voters, and the Winnetka League of Women Voters in which she served in several capacities, including as national league treasurer and state league president. Many of the flyers and brochures in this series were designed by Fisher and regard topics such as the state constitution and jury duty. Other material includes clippings, notes, and speeches documenting Fisher's many appearances at league events that she attended or spoke. Also included is a history of the Illinois League of Women Voters written by Fisher.
Dates
- Creation: 1689-1962
Language of Materials
Materials in English, French, or German.
Extent
23.06 linear feet (53 file boxes, 1 folio box) plus 1 folio folder, 1 folio+ folder, 2 oversize folders, 1 oversize volume, 1 supersize folder, 35 photograph folders, 1 folio photograph folder, 1 microfilm reel (M-55)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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