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. 

Branson-Jackson Family Papers collection guide
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Vira Boarman Whitehouse letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Vira Boarman Whitehouse letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Vira Boarman Whitehouse was a suffragette and businesswoman. Written on stationery advertising "The Banner Woman Suffrage Parade, which lists all the members of the parade committee; Whitehouse was the chairman of the committee. She informs Anna Jackson that the parade will not have any motors except for the motor division which will be at the rear of the parade. If Jackson would like to sit on one of the motors, she will have a ticket sent to her.
Date:
1915-10-20
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
James Wolcott Wadsworth letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
James Wolcott Wadsworth letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
James Wolcott Wadsworth was a Republican politician from New York; he served in both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Written on United States Senate stationery. He writes that he received the letter from Anna Jackson and her husband, William Morris Jackson, urging his support for the Child Labor Bill. He says he will give the bill careful consideration if it comes before the Senate for action.
Date:
1916-01-31
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Stephen S. Wise letter to Anna M. Jackson
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Stephen S. Wise letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Stephen S. Wise was a reform rabbi and Zionist leader. He thanks Anna Jackson for inviting him to speak at the Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends. He informs her that he was already invited by J.W. Hutchison and has accepted his offer.
Date:
1907-05-04
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Francis Wilson letter
Title:
Francis Wilson letter
Description:
Francis Wilson was an actor, author, and playwright. Addressed to "Sir." He thanks the recipient for the check.
Date:
1909-07-04
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Frank Weitenkampf letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Frank Weitenkampf letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Likely written by Frank Weitenkampf, who was an authority on engraving and chief of the art and print departments at the New York Public Library. He describes playing a game with his mother, which he suspects would amuse Anna Jackson to hear about. His mother sends thanks to Jackson for her kind thoughts of her.
Date:
1915-12-22
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Ella A. Boole letter fragment
Title:
Ella A. Boole letter fragment
Description:
Ella A. Boole was a temperance leader and social reformer who served as head of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) from 1931 to 1947. Fragment of a letter notifying the recipient that the Biennial Convention of the World's WCTU will be held in Brooklyn from October 23 to 28, 1913.
Date:
1913
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Kate Bond letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Kate Bond letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Kate Bond was chairman of the New York Charity Organization Society. Invitation to Anna Jackson to attend the Exhibition of Work at the Workrooms for Unskilled Women, which is identified as under the auspices of the Charity Organization Society. Year inferred from day of week and month.
Date:
1917
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Ethel D. Brown letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Ethel D. Brown letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Written on New York State Woman Suffrage Party stationery. Dr. Ethel D. Brown identifies herself as "Baby Week Chairman." She asks if Anna Jackson would be willing to speak on a street corner to advocate for "'votes for mothers' as an efficient aid for 'better babies.'"
Date:
1916-05-03
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
John S. Billings letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
John S. Billings letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
John S. Billings was the director of the New York Public Library from 1896 to 1913. He thanks Anna Jackson on behalf of the library for her donation of the "Constitution and By-Laws" and "Reports of the Friends' Home Association, New York."
Date:
1901-10-24
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
John S. Billings letter to Anna H. McLord
Title:
John S. Billings letter to Anna H. McLord
Description:
John S. Billings was the director of the New York Public Library from 1896 to 1913. He thanks Anna McLord on behalf of the library for her donation of the "30th Annual Report of the Young Friends Aid Association."
Date:
1904-01-18
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
John J. Freschi letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
John J. Freschi letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
John J. Freschi was a New York City Magistrate. He writes that he was pleased to learn that Anna Jackson enjoyed his article "The Woman and the Law, which was recently published in Harper's Weekly. In regards to her recent letter, he informs her that the Board of Health has prevented the police commission from obtaining more comfortable cots for women prisoners. He says he agrees with her that there should be more policemen and an increase in pay for first-year policemen but must keep in mind that taxpayers are already burdened with costly infrastructure. He has confidence that Mayor William Gaynor will improve the conditions of the city's various departments and the government of their affairs.
Date:
1911-10-06
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Marie E. Burns letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Marie E. Burns letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Written on "Little Mothers'" Aid Association stationery. Marie E. Burns, who signs the letter as Chairman of Day Political Society Club, asks if Anna Jackson is available to speak "on the work of the childrens court" at an upcoming meeting.
Date:
1915-02-15
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William W. Birdsall letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
William W. Birdsall letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
William W. Birdsall was a Quaker educator who served as president of Swarthmore College from 1898-1902 and principal of Philadelphia High School for Girls from 1902-1909. He thanks Anna Jackson for her concern and says that though his health is improving, he does not think he will be able to present her concern at Philadelphia Yearly Meeting the following week. Though he plans to mostly be an observer at Yearly Meeting, he will promote the intent of her concern. He adds that he is a "peace man" to the extent that he is "willing to fight for the maintenance of that delectable condition."
Date:
1908-05-08
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Samuel J. Barrows letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Samuel J. Barrows letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Samuel J. Barrows was the corresponding secretary of the Prison Association of New York from 1899 to 1909. In response to a recent letter from Anna Jackson, he says that they need to find women of discretion and experience who are able to commit full time to the work, adding that they "ought certainly to have women officers for women prisoners." He asks if she can recommend any police matrons for the work.
Date:
1901-08-07
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Samuel J. Barrows letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Samuel J. Barrows letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Samuel J. Barrows was the corresponding secretary of the Prison Association of New York from 1899 to 1909. He discusses Anna Jackson's interest in the "new probation law" and says there is nothing to prevent judges from appointing as many volunteer agents as they desire. He asks if her organization can furnish volunteers to look after female cases, particularly girls from ages 16 to 21.
Date:
1901-08-03
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Katherine Devereux Blake letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Katherine Devereux Blake letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Kate Devereux Blake was an American educator, peace activist, women's rights activist, and writer. Written on "Teachers Section, New York State Woman Suffrage Party" stationery, which lists Blake as the chairman. She says she went to the Society for Political Study and gave them her message. She is grieved to learn of Anna Jackson's illness, which she understand will last for some time.
Date:
1917-11-15
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Cornelia Bowen letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Cornelia Bowen letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Cornelia Bowen was in the first graduating class of the Tuskegee Institute and became an educator who founded the Mount Meigs Colored Institute and the Mount Meigs Negro Boys' Reformatory. Written on Mt. Meigs Colored Institute stationery, which lists her as principal. She tells Anna Jackson that her experience as a teacher for 15 years has informed her opinion that it is best for students to alternate daily between school and industrial work. She says she sent Jackson's letter to Mr. Washington, likely Booker T. Washington, who was a trustee of the Mount Migs Colored Institute.
Date:
1907-11-24
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William W. Birdsall letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
William W. Birdsall letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
William W. Birdsall was a Quaker educator who served as president of Swarthmore College from 1898-1902 and principal of Philadelphia High School for Girls from 1902-1909. He writes that he wishes to see Jackson at Swarthmore upon every possible occasion.
Date:
1900-09-07
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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