Branson-Jackson Family Papers

This collection consists primarily of the correspondence, journals, and memorabilia of Anna Margaret (Davis) Jackson (1848-1920) and her daughter, Anna Morris (Jackson) Branson Theiss (1881-1960), Quaker activists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It also includes related materials of the Davis, Price, Jackson, and Fox families as well as some correspondence of William M. Jackson and memorabilia of Anna Florence (Branson) Boardman, and Myron Lewis Boardman. There are significant materials relating to prison reform, women's suffrage, peace, and equal rights for black Americans in New York City in the late 19th century, Quaker activities throughout the period, the Schofield Normal and Industrial School in the late 19th century, and Swarthmore College in the 1890's and 1930's. 

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Belle de Rivera letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Belle de Rivera letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Belle de Rivera was a suffragist involved in multiple women's societies and organizations. Was disappointed that Jackson did not attend the recent convention; summarizes convention events, including the creation of a cooperative committee to work with the Women's Lawyer Club, and a report of the first male prostitute convicted under the new law.
Date:
1900-1920
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Belle de Rivera letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Belle de Rivera letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Belle de Rivera was a suffragist who served as president of the Society for Political Study. Asks Jackson to accept the position of Chairman of Political Questions for the Society for Political Study and present a political question each month.
Date:
1886-1920
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Belle de Rivera letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Belle de Rivera letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Belle de Rivera was a suffragist who served as president of the Society for Political Study. Probably addressed to Anna M. Jackson. Hopes that Jackson will speak to the members of the Society for Political Study on Tuesday and briefly discusses the society's finances.
Date:
1886-1920
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Ellen E. Miles letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Ellen E. Miles letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Ellen E. Miles was an author and lifelong companion of Phebe A. Hanaford. Written at approximately the same time as letter A00183552. Briefly discusses Jackson's search for a massage therapist to help her daughter. Hopes Jackson will attend the upcoming Society for Political Study election. References the recent death of Woman's Christian Temperance Union President Frances Willard and events surrounding the Spanish-American War.
Date:
1898-02-18
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Ellen Collins was a philanthropist. Describes a New York police station and its holding facilities, which she believes would benefit from the presence of a matron to manage women prisoners.
Date:
1895-05-09
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Ellen Collins was a Quaker philanthropist, abolitionist, social reformer, and member of the executive committee of the Woman's Central Association of Relief. Discusses multiple police matrons, including her interaction with a matron named Mrs. Reynolds. Describes the procedures and conditions for women prisoners and children whose parents have been arrested.
Date:
1870-1912
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Ellen Collins was a philanthropist. Asks Jackson if she can identify the authors of specific quotes/poems. The answers were later written on the letter.
Date:
1896-07-03
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Ellen Collins was a philanthropist. Asks Jackson if she can identify the author of a poem titled "The English Merchant and the Saracen Maid."
Date:
1898-03-25
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Ellen Collins letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Ellen Collins was a philanthropist. In reaction to Jackson's circular statement, Collins shares her opinions on why female teachers should be paid less than male teachers in public schools.
Date:
1897-03-27
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
John Russell Hayes letter
Title:
John Russell Hayes letter
Description:
John Russell Hayes a Quaker author and educator who worked at Swarthmore College. Possibly addressed to Anna M. Jackson; written on the back of a calling card of Rush C. Hawkins, likely Rush Christopher Hawkins (1831-1920). Brief message thanking the sender for the holiday card and Mrs. Hambleton's letter.
Date:
1900-1920
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
John B. Wakefield letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
John B. Wakefield letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
John B. Wakefield was the rector of St. Paul's Church in Richmond, Indiana. He sends a note of sympathy to Anna Jackson, likely regarding the death of Jackson's daughter Mary Anna.
Date:
1881-02-28
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Mary Travilla letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Mary Travilla letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Possibly written by Mary S. Travilla, 1832-1921; probably addressed to Anna M. Jackson. States that she is with the Yearly Meeting in spirit, which she assumes Jackson and her husband are participating in. Wishes she could be present for the memorial of Henry Wilbur (probably Quaker minister Henry W. Wilbur, 1851-1914). Briefly reminisces about time spent with Jackson.
Date:
1914
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Maud Nathan letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Maud Nathan letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Maud Nathan was an American social worker, labor activist, and suffragist who helped found the New York Consumer's League. She declines Anna Jackson's invitation because her husband has become an invalid, and she is devoting all of her time to care for him.
Date:
1880-1920
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Maud Nathan letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Maud Nathan letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Maud Nathan was an American social worker, labor activist, and suffragist who helped found the New York Consumer's League. She asks Anna Jackson for proof of a statement allegedly made at a recent Woman's Municipal League Meeting. She doubts the veracity of the alleged statement. The alleged statement was made in regard to a recent court case, and Nathan expresses her belief that action should be taken against the magistrate for false imprisonment.
Date:
1898-1920
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Charles P. Fagnani letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Charles P. Fagnani letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Charles P. Fagnani was a clergyman. Misses Jackson and her husband attending Saturday classes. Declines her invitation to speak in December due to work commitments.
Date:
1912-10
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Elizabeth B. Curtis letter to Mrs. Chapman
Title:
Elizabeth B. Curtis letter to Mrs. Chapman
Description:
Elizabeth B. Curtis was the daughter of writer and speaker George William Curtis (1824-1892). Possibly addressed to Mariana Wright Chapman. Provides Julia K. West's address. Discusses her respite from activities while her health improves. References Theodore Roosevelt and the Spanish-American War, and expresses optimism about world peace.
Date:
1899-05-11
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Henry M. Laing letter to a friend
Title:
Henry M. Laing letter to a friend
Description:
Henry M. Laing was a Quaker who served as treasurer of the Friends' Association for the Aid and Elevation of the Freedmen. He asks the recipient to buy various foods and other supplies for Abby (possibly Abby D. Munro) to give to the elderly.
Date:
1893-11-12
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Henry Randall Waite letter to William Walter Jackson
Title:
Henry Randall Waite letter to William Walter Jackson
Description:
Henry Randall Waite was an editor and clergyman. William Walter Jackson was Anna M. Jackson's son. Waite regrets to inform Jackson that a family illness will prevent him from attending the meeting of the Delta Upsilon Club.
Date:
1892-1909
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Herman C. Kudlich letter to Josephine Shaw Lowell
Title:
Herman C. Kudlich letter to Josephine Shaw Lowell
Description:
Herman C. Kudlich was a New York City Magistrate; Josephine Shaw Lowell was a progressive reform leader, best known for creating the New York Consumers League in 1890. Kudlich informs Lowell that he will be taking some time off to go to New England and study the "probation system of Massachusetts." He asks for any information that she has on the system as well as the "amendments to the proposed charter on the subject" as submitted by the Women's Prison Association.
Date:
1897-01-29
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Helen E. Dunhill letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Helen E. Dunhill letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Helen E. Dunhill was the national organizer of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union from Bangalore, India. Plans to speak at Jackson's meeting on January 7, 1905. Explains her dietary requirements and asks for lodging recommendations.
Date:
1904-12
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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