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Start Over Creator Wood, L. Hollingsworth (Levi Hollingsworth), 1874-1956 Year 1900 to 1949

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L. Hollingsworth Wood Prison Reform Papers, 1913-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:
Contains primarily correspondence, 1934-1937, relating to Wood's interest in prison reform, particularly convict labor. Also a several items reflecting his interest in other Quaker concerns.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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L. Hollingsworth Wood correspondence, 1907-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:
In 1908, L. Hollingsworth Wood corresponded with Quaker-related schools to obtain contact information for graduates living in the New York City area and updated information about teaching Quakerism. Previously, a committee of the Yearly Meeting had conducted a survey inquiring about courses at the schools concerning Quaker history and principles. Fourteen schools responded to Wood's letter. Folder 2 contains Wood's correspondence with organizations and persons concerned with prison reform, 1913-1937. Correspondents include E. Stagg Whitin, Sir John Harris, and Joseph N. Ulman.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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L. Hollingsworth Wood papers, 1903-1953 (inclusive)

Extent:
21.5 linear ft. (44 boxes, 1 volume)
Abstract:
Primarily correspondence related to Wood's activities in areas of peace, civil rights, African American education, and Quaker education. Wood was founding member of American Civil Liberties Union, American Friends Service Committee, and National Urban League. He was president of the Urban League for 26 years; elected in 1917 to Fisk University Board of Trustees; and a member of Haverford College Board of Managers. Correspondents include Jane Addams, Roger N. Baldwin, W. E. B. DuBois, Rufus M. Jones, Thomas Elsa Jones, Oswald Garrison Villard, Booker T. Washington and many others.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]