Church and social problems--Catholic Church; Social advocacy--Religious aspects--Catholic Church; Catholic press; Social justice;
A carbon copy of a typewritten letter, criticizing the usually smug, negative tone of Catholic periodicals of the time, commending an article written by McDonald in the Catholic newspaper, Commonweal, and calling for social reconstruction based on...
A letter typed on plain paper to Mary J. Workman from John Lang complaining about general disorder caused by the Boy Scouts at the Brownson House shop.
Personal letter from Bishop John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman dated March 4, 1918 typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles expressing condolence over the death of her father, William H. Workman. He notes seeing her mother and...
Priests--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
A letter dated February 12, 1917 to Fr. Joseph S. Glass from Fr. William J. Deeney typed on letterhead of "The Charity Organization Society of Salt Lake city, Utah" with names of officers and directors printed on either side of...
Public service organizations--California--Los Angeles; Catholic action--California--Los Angeles; Social justice--Religious aspects--Catholic Church; Church work with women--Catholic Church; Women in charitable work--California--Los Angeles; Child...
A 44-page notebook containing typed, numbered lists of notes on the National Council of Catholic Women. These lists include the reasons for establishing the Council, a timeline of the Council's development, the social issues important to the...
A view looking northeast towards Marion Davies' colonial beach home. In the foreground, Marion Davies appears to be diving for a ball. The Santa Monica palisades are in the background.
Settlers--Commemoration; Agricultural colonies--California--Los Angeles--Centennial celebrations, etc.; Cities and towns--Growth--History;
A typed transcription of a speech commemorating the centennial anniversary of the arrival of the families in the Rowland and Workman Party in Los Angeles. The speech praises and thanks the original settlers and their descendents for their...
Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Public service organizations--California--Los Angeles; Community service--California--Los Angeles; Charitable organizations--California--Los Angeles;
A printed bifold pamphlet explaining and promoting the mission and work of the Brownson Settlement House in Los Angeles.
A typewritten memo extolling the work of Brownson Settlement House by summarizing the collective, positive feelings of past residents shared through letters and stories. Also iterates Brownson House's widespread reputation as a friendly support for...
A letter from Fr. W.E. Corr to the Brownson House Settlement typed on the letterhead of the Bureau of Catholic Charities. The note states he is turning over a letter to them.
A letter from Fr. W.E. Corr to Mary Devin typed on the letterhead of the Bureau of Catholic Charities, regarding decisions for Americanization work and Brownson House expenses.
Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Budget;
A proposed budget for the Brownson House typed on plain paper with a few annotations written by hand in black ink. The first part is regarding salaries of workers; the second is proposed extensions of programs; the third is the cost of maintenance.
A chart written by hand for the Brownson House titled: "Report of Boys' Work, directed by Mr. Lopez, Week Nov. 17-21, 1919." The work were mostly military drills. The chart is drawn with pink ink on plain paper, writing in black ink.
Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Contracts;
A copy of a statement typed on plain paper regarding agreements about the operations at the Brownson House. There are twelve statements; two discuss the National Catholic War Council and its association with the Brownson House.
Charity organizations--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
Memorandum between the Directors of the Brownson House and the Director of Catholic Charities regarding personnel and operations at the Brownson House. The memorandum is typed on plain paper and dated Nov 30, 1919.
Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Children--Institutional care;
A letter from Fr. Corr typed on the letterhead of the Bureau of Catholic Charities to Miss Labory of the Brownson House, dated Sept. 11, 1919, regarding a misunderstanding about the California Home Finding Society Catholic children for placement.
Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles;
A personal note from Bishop John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman dated March 12, 1918 typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles asking, "Is the enclosed note just what you want?" (referring to [Bishop John J. Cantwell...
Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Public service organizations--California--Los Angeles; Community service--California--Los Angeles; Charitable organizations--California--Los Angeles;
"Brownson House needs $5000" letter requesting financial assistance for the support and upkeep of the Brownson House. The letter asks subscribers to renew or to become a new subscriber and includes a form at the bottom that can be filled...
