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Women

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms

Found in 104 Collections and/or Records:

Angela Davis Broadside

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0992
Scope and Contents

Single broadside calling for a meeting at the YMCA at 52nd Street and Sansom Street by the West Philadelphia Committee to free Angela Davis and all political prisoners.

Dates: 1972

Ann Fears Crawford papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0205
Abstract:

The Ann Fears Crawford papers consist mainly of research materials and drafts for three different manuscripts on Texas politicians: the Governors Ferguson, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Frankie Carter Randolph.

Dates: 1879 - 1999

Ann Marie Stewart Turner correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0114
Abstract:

The Ann Marie Turner correspondence consists of a collection of letters primarily between Ann Marie Stewart Turner and her husband, James Turner, a Confederate soldier in the U.S. Civil War. The remaining correspondence in this collection is amongst Mrs. Turner and other family and friends.

Dates: 1851 - 1913

Ann M.F. Henderson Book of her 25th Year

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0543
Abstract

This collection contains one bound volume by Ann M.F. Henderson that includes her typed, journal-style writings from 1815-1829. She includes thoughts on her daily life, health, and especially religion. She also includes paragraphs of text from books that she likes, usually from the Bible or other religious material.

Dates: 1815-1829

Anne Wheeler papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0381
Abstract:

Letters received by Anne Wheeler, secretary to the first President of Rice Institute and a travel diary presumed to be written by her.

Dates: 1924 - 1953; Majority of material found within 1949 - 1953

Annie Gregory letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0275
Abstract

This collection contains a letter from Annie Gregory to Lady Margaret Spicer, daughter of the 12th Earl of Westmoreland. In the note, Annie requests that Lady Spicer let her know if her husband Captain John Edward Philip Spicer would “let” her (Annie) a cottage called Chittoe Heath. Annie Gregory belonged to a Methodist (Wesleyan) family in Wiltshire.

Dates: 1900

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0278
Abstract

This collection contains thirteen letters written by the Duke of Wellington to Miss A.M. (Anna Maria) Jenkins, a 19th century evangelist. Two other letters are from Ms. Sophy Mistes to Miss A.M. Jenkins. Accompanying some of the letters are envelopes with wax seals; also included in the collection are a miniature photo of the Duke and a paper Mariner's Compass.

Dates: 1833 - 1851

Audrey Jones Beck Papers and Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0626
Abstract

The Audrey Jones Beck Papers and Memorabilia consist of 52 linear feet of photographs, scrapbooks, artifacts, financial, legal, correspondence, real estate, property, philanthropy, public service, and Museum of Fine Arts Houston records, as well as family records. The dates range from 1860 to 2004. Of note are three clothing ensembles as well as records of artworks purchased for her personal collection that were later donated to MFAH.

Dates: 1860-2004

Bapsi Sidhwa papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0885
Abstract

The Bapsi Sidhwa papers comprise the books, drafts, notes, and personal papers of the acclaimed American-Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa. Known for her captivating novels exploring mainly women’s issues in the Indian subcontinent, Bapsi has made her mark with her deeply insightful prose and outspoken voice.

Dates: 1943 - 2018

Betty Fong Chinese-American family photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0851
Abstract

The collection contains family photos of the Gor, Chow, and Fong families, with 2 pages of biographical information.

Dates: 1931 - 1976