Series V. SPEECHES AND WRITINGS, 1889-1925 (#81-209)
Scope and Contents
Series V, SPEECHES AND WRITINGS, 1889-1925 (#81-209), contains notes, outlines, and drafts of O'Reilly's speeches; newspaper interviews and reports of her speeches; programs and announcements of occasions at which she spoke; drafts or manuscripts of articles; and clippings of published works, including occasional letters to the editor. The most frequent topics of the speeches and writings are the conditions faced by working women, trade unions and the need for organization, and working women's need for the vote. Other topics include vocational education, the peace movement, and Irish independence.
Dates
- Creation: 1861-1928
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Closed; use microfilm (M-64, reels 100-112).
Extent
8.34 linear feet ((20 file boxes) plus 9 folio+ folders, 4 oversize folders, 1 supersize folder, 5 photograph folders)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Creator
- From the Collection: O'Reilly, Leonora, 1870-1927 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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