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The International Labor Organization as an Agency of Democracy, Address before the Democratic Women's Luncheon Club of Philadelphia, March 2...
written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (New York, NY) (27 March 1939) , 25 page(s)
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written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (New York, NY) (27 March 1939) , 25 page(s)
Collection
Women and Social Movements, International
Date Written / Recorded
27 March 1939, 1939
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Speech/Address
Author / Creator
Frances Perkins, 1880-1965
Topic / Theme
Social Reform and Political Activism, Socialism
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"The International Textile Conference from the Woman's Viewpoint." In The Woman Today
written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 49, Folder "1937 April 30") (New York, NY) (30 April 1937) , 20 page(s)
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written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 49, Folder "1937 April 30") (New York, NY) (30 April 1937) , 20 page(s)
Collection
Women and Social Movements, International
Date Written / Recorded
30 April 1937, 1937
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Speech/Address
Author / Creator
Frances Perkins, 1880-1965
Topic / Theme
Work and Class Identity, Women and Development, Labor Standards, Economic Development
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Journal of the Second International Congress of Women, 9 April - 18 May 1919
written by Alice Thacher Post, 1853-1947, in John Herman Randall, Jr. Papers, 1911-1977, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 3, Folder "Post, Alice Thatcher") (New York, NY) (1919) , 32 page(s)
Traveled with Jane Addams, Emily Balch, Lucia Ames Mead, Florence Kelley, Mary Church Terrell, Jeanette Rankin, Mrs. John Jay White, Rose S. Nichols, and B. Hamilton. Also mentions Lillian Wald and Mrs. Fuller. Toured the devastated regions of France with Mead and Nichols for two days. Discussion of the effects o...
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written by Alice Thacher Post, 1853-1947, in John Herman Randall, Jr. Papers, 1911-1977, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 3, Folder "Post, Alice Thatcher") (New York, NY) (1919) , 32 page(s)
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Traveled with Jane Addams, Emily Balch, Lucia Ames Mead, Florence Kelley, Mary Church Terrell, Jeanette Rankin, Mrs. John Jay White, Rose S. Nichols, and B. Hamilton. Also mentions Lillian Wald and Mrs. Fuller. Toured the devastated regions of France with Mead and Nichols for two days. Discussion of the effects of World War I on various French cities and villages, and the problems of war and imperialism. Then on to Paris, where Post mentions a...
Traveled with Jane Addams, Emily Balch, Lucia Ames Mead, Florence Kelley, Mary Church Terrell, Jeanette Rankin, Mrs. John Jay White, Rose S. Nichols, and B. Hamilton. Also mentions Lillian Wald and Mrs. Fuller. Toured the devastated regions of France with Mead and Nichols for two days. Discussion of the effects of World War I on various French cities and villages, and the problems of war and imperialism. Then on to Paris, where Post mentions a letter most of the women signed to President Woodrow Wilson, and the response from Wilson sent to Jane Addams. In Paris, Post discusses the number of delegates allowed to vote at the Congress, the countries present, list of rules, and the executive committee meetings. Then on to Zurich for the official “International Conference of Women for Permanent Peace,” 12 May 1919. Mentions various reports from each nation, including a discussion of the German contingent’s protests of German military aggression in Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, etc. The Great Britain and Holland contingents reported on their support of Wilson’s Fourteen Points, and opposition to poisonous gases, etc. Discusses resolutions proposed, motions carried, and other official business. Subjects of meetings and resolutions included: peace, food, education, disarmament, women’s role in reconstruction, public health, race discrimination, socialism, trafficking of women and children, the League of Nations, etc. Considerable controversy and debate over the subject of socialism. Discussion of election of executive committees, and president (Addams). With this meeting the group officially became known as the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.
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Collection
Women and Social Movements, International
Date Written / Recorded
1919
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Diary/Memoir/Autobiography
Author / Creator
Alice Thacher Post, 1853-1947
Copyright Message
John Herman Randall, Jr. Papers, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University
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Notes for talk on Peace at World Neighbor's League
written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 43, Folder "[1923 ?] [New York?]") (New York, NY) (1923) , 13 page(s)
Rough notes. Celebrates the World Neighbor’s League’s ability to meet and discuss peace. Discusses international organizations, the power of international merchants, the need to create friendship between nations, cooperation as the basis of peace, hopes for peace cannot just be longings, but action – send...
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written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 43, Folder "[1923 ?] [New York?]") (New York, NY) (1923) , 13 page(s)
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Rough notes. Celebrates the World Neighbor’s League’s ability to meet and discuss peace. Discusses international organizations, the power of international merchants, the need to create friendship between nations, cooperation as the basis of peace, hopes for peace cannot just be longings, but action – send peace delegates into quarrels. Must compromise with opponents at home to create the spirit of compromise abroad. Discusses man’s en...
Rough notes. Celebrates the World Neighbor’s League’s ability to meet and discuss peace. Discusses international organizations, the power of international merchants, the need to create friendship between nations, cooperation as the basis of peace, hopes for peace cannot just be longings, but action – send peace delegates into quarrels. Must compromise with opponents at home to create the spirit of compromise abroad. Discusses man’s energy – should be put toward creating peace rather than destroying.
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Collection
Women and Social Movements, International
Date Written / Recorded
1923
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Speech/Address
Author / Creator
Frances Perkins, 1880-1965
Topic / Theme
Peace, International Governance, and International Law, International Peace
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Notes for talk on "The World Problems We Know of as Needing Solutions…"
written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 58, Folder "[1952 ?] [Washington ?]") (New York, NY) (1952) , 7 page(s)
Rough notes for a speech, mostly just “key” words as jumping off points. Discussion of the following ideas: economics, responsibility, races and cultures, peace, justice, personal morals versus public morals, the problems of development, education, science, struggle between “haves” and “have nots”, st...
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written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 58, Folder "[1952 ?] [Washington ?]") (New York, NY) (1952) , 7 page(s)
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Rough notes for a speech, mostly just “key” words as jumping off points. Discussion of the following ideas: economics, responsibility, races and cultures, peace, justice, personal morals versus public morals, the problems of development, education, science, struggle between “haves” and “have nots”, struggle between those who have power and those who do not, social justice, new ideologies, totalitarianism, conflict in Germany, politic...
Rough notes for a speech, mostly just “key” words as jumping off points. Discussion of the following ideas: economics, responsibility, races and cultures, peace, justice, personal morals versus public morals, the problems of development, education, science, struggle between “haves” and “have nots”, struggle between those who have power and those who do not, social justice, new ideologies, totalitarianism, conflict in Germany, political ideas and action.
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Collection
Women and Social Movements, International
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Speech/Address
Author / Creator
Frances Perkins, 1880-1965
Topic / Theme
Peace, International Governance, and International Law, International Peace, Resolutions
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Presidential Address
written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (New York, NY) (Montreal, QC: International Labour Organization (ILO), 1941), 12 page(s)
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written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (New York, NY) (Montreal, QC: International Labour Organization (ILO), 1941), 12 page(s)
Collection
Women and Social Movements, International
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Speech/Address
Author / Creator
Frances Perkins, 1880-1965
Date Published / Released
1941
Publisher
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Topic / Theme
Work and Class Identity, Sexual Division of Labor, Labor Standards
Copyright Message
Copyright © International Labour Organization 1944. The ILO shall accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy, errors or omissions or for the consequences arising from the use of the Texts.
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Question on the Expansion of Social Security Program
written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 55, Folder "1943 April 15 Montreal") (New York, NY) (15 April 1943) , 2 page(s)
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written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 55, Folder "1943 April 15 Montreal") (New York, NY) (15 April 1943) , 2 page(s)
Collection
Women and Social Movements, International
Date Written / Recorded
15 April 1943, 1943
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Conference materials
Author / Creator
Frances Perkins, 1880-1965
Topic / Theme
Political and Human Rights, Social and Cultural Rights
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Response to Director's Report
written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 57, Folder "1945 Oct 30".) (New York, NY) (30 October 1945) , 2 page(s)
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written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 57, Folder "1945 Oct 30".) (New York, NY) (30 October 1945) , 2 page(s)
Collection
Women and Social Movements, International
Date Written / Recorded
30 October 1945, 1945
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Speech/Address
Author / Creator
Frances Perkins, 1880-1965
Topic / Theme
Peace, International Governance, and International Law, Domestic/National Sovereignty
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Women in the United States Government
written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 49, Folder "1937 Feb 26") (New York, NY) (26 February 1937) , 21 page(s)
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written by Frances Perkins, 1880-1965, in Frances Perkins Papers, ca. 1895-1965, of Columbia University. Butler Library. Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Box 49, Folder "1937 Feb 26") (New York, NY) (26 February 1937) , 21 page(s)
Collection
Women and Social Movements, International
Date Written / Recorded
26 February 1937, 1937
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Speech/Address
Author / Creator
Frances Perkins, 1880-1965
Topic / Theme
Political and Human Rights, Work and Class Identity, Equal Rights for Women, Equal Pay for Equal Work
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