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Frederick D. Grant letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Frederick D. Grant letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Frederick D. Grant, son of President Ulysses S. Grant, was a military official and diplomat who served as the police commissioner of New York City. Acknowledges Jackson's request and works to arrange a meeting between her Committee (probably the Women's Prison Reform Committee) and the Police Board.
Date:
1896-11-30
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Josephine Shaw Lowell letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Josephine Shaw Lowell letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Josephine Shaw Lowell was a progressive reform leader, best known for creating the New York Consumers League in 1890. She writes that she is working on drawing up a bill. She advises Anna Jackson to ask Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage for the statistics collected by Mr. Layton. She says she supports the idea of having a conference with the Prison Association and the magistrates.
Date:
1898-12-20
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Women's Prison Reform Committee police station visitation report
Title:
Women's Prison Reform Committee police station visitation report
Description:
Fragment. Josephine Shaw Lowell was a prominent social reformer and member of the Women's Prison Reform Committee. Report describing the conditions and holding facilities of multiple New York police stations, with an emphasis on amenities for police matrons and women prisoners. Inspected by members of the Women's Prison Reform Committee, including Lowell, Anna M. Jackson, Mrs. Davis (probably Katharine B. Davis), and Mrs. Curtis.
Date:
1895-05-07
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Women's Prison Reform Committee police station visitation report
Title:
Women's Prison Reform Committee police station visitation report
Description:
Possibly a fragment. Josephine Shaw Lowell was a prominent social reformer and member of the Women's Prison Reform Committee. Report describing the conditions and holding facilities of multiple New York police stations, with an emphasis on amenities for police matrons and women prisoners. Inspected by members of the Women's Prison Reform Committee, including Lowell, Anna M. Jackson, Mrs. Davis (probably Katharine B. Davis), and Mrs. Curtis.
Date:
1895-05-06
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Women's Prison Reform Committee record book
Title:
Women's Prison Reform Committee record book
Description:
Record book of the Women's Prison Reform Committee (New York Chapter), documenting meeting minutes and the Committee's actions. Anna M. Jackson was the Chairman of the Committee. Includes a lists of members' names and addresses.
Date:
1894-1897
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Charlton T. Lewis letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Charlton T. Lewis letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Charlton T. Lewis was a prominent lawyer, author, and lexicographer. He writes about the efforts for prison reform in the southern states and mentions the National Prison Association.
Date:
1899-05-16
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
David H. Davis letter to his daughters
Title:
David H. Davis letter to his daughters
Description:
Two letters from David H. Davis discussing current events. The first is addressed to his daughter Anna M. Jackson (dated 1854-07-31), and the second to "Dear Daughters" (1864-06-08).
Date:
1854-1864
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
M. Louise Thomas letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
M. Louise Thomas letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
M. Louise Thomas was an educator who founded the Lenox Hall girl's school. Has been busy with business but intends to visit Jackson soon and will consider taking in a boy that Jackson is trying to place. Mentions the safe arrival of a boat called the Dubbeldam, which she will tell Jackson more about later.
Date:
1891-09-25
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Margaret Chanler Aldrich letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Margaret Chanler Aldrich letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Margaret Livingston Chanler Aldrich was president of the Woman's Municipal League from 1902-1910. She regrets that she may not be able to fulfill plans due to her recent illness.
Date:
1906-1920
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Booker T. Washington letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Booker T. Washington letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Booker T. Washington was American educator, author, orator, and advisor to presidents of the United States. Written on the stationary of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, where Washington served as principal. He informs Anna Jackson that she does not need to reimburse them for the lantern slides; he says they were glad to send them to her.
Date:
1899-04-06
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Aaron M. Powell letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Aaron M. Powell letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Aaron M. Powell was a Quaker social reformer who helped found the American Purity Alliance. He writes that he has just learned from Mrs. Butler (probably Josephine Butler) about a conference that will be held in Brussels, Belgium, to consider measures in relation to the propagation of syphilis. He hopes that Jackson and her husband will attend the Executive Committee meeting of the American Purity Alliance, and asks if she and Mrs. Lowell (probably Josephine Shaw Lowell) can present an outline regarding legislation on the matter.
Date:
1898-12-18
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
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
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
Letter to Susan M. Davis
Title:
Letter to Susan M. Davis
Description:
Signature is illegible. The writer expresses regret that they will not be able to attend the wedding of Susan Davis's daughter Anna M. Davis to William Morris Jackson. They wish the Jacksons the best in their marriage.
Date:
1869-08-17
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Libbie Lafetra letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Libbie Lafetra letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Addressed to Annie M. Davis (Anna M. Jackson). Lafetra's health prevents her from visiting Jackson. References current events.
Date:
1865-07-15
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Prison Reform Committee record book
Title:
Prison Reform Committee record book
Description:
Record book of the Women's Prison Reform Committee (New York Chapter), primarily documenting the Committee's actions and petitions to police/prison administrators. Anna M. Jackson was the Chairman of the Committee. Includes a list of members' names and addresses.
Date:
1897-1907
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William M. Jackson letters to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
William M. Jackson letters to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Six letters. Primarily discusses his relationship with his wife Anna M. Jackson, his work as a teacher, and recent news concerning family/friends.
Date:
1869-1896
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Anna M. Jackson letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Anna M. Jackson letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Anna M. Jackson was a Quaker who was deeply involved in reform activities in New York City. Recounts a conversation with Police Commissioner Smith about including a provision about "a probationary officer" in "the new charter." Asks Mariana Wright Chapman to send any additional resources on the subject and includes her address to the Commissioner with an explanatory note in case the Commissioner has forgotten the conversation. Provides her new mailing address.
Date:
1891-1905
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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