Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)Anna Kelton Wiley papers, 1798-1964
Personal name
Main title
- Anna Kelton Wiley papers, 1798-1964 (bulk 1925-1960).
Links
Links
- Finding aid http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms013080
- Finding aid (PDF) http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms013080.3
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Description
- 110,000 items.
- 362 containers plus 4 oversize.
- 147 linear feet.
Access advisory
- Open to research.
Finding aids
- Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms013080
Local shelving no.
- 0512G
- Oversize 0111A
Related names
Biography/History note
- Consumers' rights reformer, feminist, and clubwoman of Washington, D.C.
Summary
- Correspondence, speeches, reports, articles, notes, appointment books, family papers, financial records, clippings, printed matter, scrapbooks, photographs, and other papers relating chiefly to Wiley's activities on behalf of women's rights as well as child welfare, consumer protection, and Indian rights. Documents her membership and work in associations and clubs including the American Pure Food League; Columbian Women, George Washington University; District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs; General Federation of Women's Clubs; Housekeepers' Alliance; Kalorama Citizens' Association, Washington, D.C.; National Consumers' League; National Woman's Party; Twentieth Century Club, Washington, D.C.; and Women's City Club, Washington, D.C. Includes papers of Wiley's husband, Harvey Washington Wiley; her father, J.C. Kelton; her grandfather, William S. Campbell; and other family members.
LC Subjects
- Wiley family.
- American Pure Food League.
- Columbian Women, George Washington University, Washington (D.C.)
- District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs.
- General Federation of Women's Clubs.
- Housekeepers' Alliance.
- Kalorama Citizens Association (Washington, D.C.)
- National Consumers' League.
- National Woman's Party.
- Twentieth Century Club (Washington, D.C.)
- Women's City Club (Washington, D.C.)
- Child welfare.
- Consumers.
- Consumers' leagues.
- Indians of North America--Legal status, laws, etc.
- Women.
- Women--United States--Societies and clubs.
- Women--Washington (D.C.)--Societies and clubs.
- Women's rights.
- Washington (D.C.)--Social life and customs.
- Clubwomen.
- Feminists.
- Reformers.
Notes
- Collection material in English.
Acquisition source
- Gift, John Preston Wiley, 1964.
Cite as
- Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container number, Anna Kelton Wiley Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Constituent unit
LCCN
- mm 78045682
Other standard no.
- MSS45682
Repository
- Library of Congress Manuscript Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/mss.home
Type of material
- Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)
Item Availability
CALL NUMBER
Request in
- Manuscript Reading Room (Madison, LM101)
Status
- Not Charged
CALL NUMBER
Request in
- Manuscript Reading Room (Madison, LM101)
Status
- Not Charged