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Congressional Record
Title:
Congressional Record
Description:
Pages 19 and 20 of the "Congressional Record." "Valuable" is handwritten at the bottom of the first page, possibly by Belva Lockwood, and parentheses are handwritten around the portion titled "Legal Disabilities of Women." This portion discusses the bill H. R. No. 177 which would entitle women lawyers who have been a member of the bar of the highest court of any state or territory or of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia for at least three years to be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. A vote was taken and the bill was passed. Lockwood had drafted this bill, which had come to be known as the "Lockwood Bill."
Date:
1878-02-22
Collection:
Belva Ann Lockwood Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Theodore Roosevelt letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Theodore Roosevelt letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Written on State of New York: Assembly Chamber stationery. Supports the act she wants to have passed but says he cannot introduce the bill himself.
Date:
1883-02-28
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Josephine Shaw Lowell Report on Bill to prevent fining, etc.
Title:
Josephine Shaw Lowell Report on Bill to prevent fining, etc.
Description:
Josephine Shaw Lowell was a progressive reform leader, best known for creating the New York Consumers League in 1890. She writes that a bill has been presented to the Social Reform Club and discussed in relation to the question of how to treat vagrant, drunk, and disorderly people. A committee of three has been appointed to report on the bill.
Date:
1899-11-08
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Alice L. Woodbridge letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Alice L. Woodbridge letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Alice L. Woodbridge was a founder and secretary of the Working Women's Society and an agent for the Women's Prison Association of New York. She sends Anna Jackson a copy of the "police matrons' bill, " which she requests that Jackson return to her once she has looked over it. She says that she agrees with Jackson that the Eldridge Street matrons "have more than their share." She signs the letter as "Visitor for Women's Prison Asso."
Date:
1888-1920
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her brother
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her brother
Description:
Likely addressed to her brother Edward Hopper. Tells of going to Albany to talk to Chairman Bush about the Ways and Means Committee about her bill to establish a reformatory for women prisoners within commuting distance of New York City. After explaining her case to Chairman Bush, he assured that the bill "will be reported favorably this afternoon." Writes that "it is said Governor Flower will approve."
Date:
1892-02-26
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Joseph J. Janney letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Joseph J. Janney letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Joseph J. Janney was a Quaker involved in social activism. He is concerned about the time allotted for their presentation on prison reform to Congress.
Date:
1893-05-06
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Mary Putnam Jacobi letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Mary Putnam Jacobi letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Mary Putnam Jacobi was a physician, teacher, scientist, writer, and suffragist. She discusses her thoughts on a suffrage meeting she attended to Mariana Wright Chapman.
Date:
1891-1906
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Otto Kelsey letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Otto Kelsey letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Otto Goodell Kelsey was a lawyer and politician. He informs Mariana Wright Chapman of the current state of a bill to be introduced to the Senate and mentions a slight change he made to the document.
Date:
1897-02-04
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Otto Kelsey letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Otto Kelsey letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Otto Goodell Kelsey was a lawyer and politician. He informs Mariana Wright Chapman of an additional resolution, that of minority representation, to be heard along with the suffrage bill.
Date:
1897-02-26
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman 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 Corresponding Secretary for the Prison Association of New York (1899-1909). Discusses legislative bills related to prison reforms.
Date:
1909-02-18
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Sarah Hopper Gibbons Emerson letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Sarah Hopper Gibbons Emerson letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Sarah H. Emerson was the daughter of prominent social reformer Abby Hopper Gibbons. On behalf of The Women's Prison Association and Societies Allied to Repeal Section 79 of the Page Bill, thanks Jackson for provided assistance at the Cooper Union meeting.
Date:
1911-01-31
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Sarah Hopper Gibbons Emerson letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Sarah Hopper Gibbons Emerson letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Sarah H. Emerson was the daughter of prominent social reformer Abby Hopper Gibbons. Has the monetary check from the Philanthropic Committee of the New York Monthly Meeting. Discusses preparations for the distribution of reports concerning the Page Bill and its clause about the medical examination of prostitutes.
Date:
1910-12-16
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 New York City Federation of Women's Clubs. Alida B. Hazard has asked Rivera to speak against clause 79 (a section of the Page Bill concerning prostitution) at an upcoming meeting. Rivera reports that the subject will be discussed at the City Federation Convention where she hopes it will be condemned. Hopes that Jackson will participate.
Date:
1910-10-11
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Josephine Shaw Lowell letter to the Legislature of the State of New York
Title:
Josephine Shaw Lowell letter to the Legislature of the State of New York
Description:
Josephine Shaw Lowell was a progressive reform leader, best known for creating the New York Consumers League in 1890. She urges the legislature to oppose a bill titled "An Act to Encourage and Provide Military Instruction in the Public Schools." She cites multiple reasons in support of her opposition.
Date:
1895-04-02
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
George R. Malby letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
George R. Malby letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
George R. Malby was an American politician from New York. He thanks Anna Jackson for her letter and assures her that the bill that she referred to is receiving careful consideration from the Committee of Codes. He adds that he believes "there is a general disposition to afford the situation....as much relief as possible."
Date:
1900-02-13
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William McAdoo letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
William McAdoo letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
William McAdoo served as Chief City Magistrate of New York from 1910 to 1930. He responds to a letter from Anna Jackson regarding a newly-introduced bill that would make it a misdemeanor to photograph or take measurements of anyone under arrest. He tells her that it is a police matter and does not have anything to do with the courts, so it would not be proper for him to express an opinion on the matter. He advises her that if the police commissioner does support the bill, then he will likely want assistance from her organization.
Date:
1911-03-30
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
To License Social Vice in New York pamphlet
Title:
To License Social Vice in New York pamphlet
Description:
A pamphlet describing an bill that would allow the government to grant operating permits to District Inns, the "houses of ill fame" in New York City, with the requirement that these places will be subject to frequent inspections by a Board of Commissioners.
Date:
1896
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College