Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

- [Mary J. Workman letter to Donald McDonald, February 23, 1950]
- 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...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- City Hall, Los Angeles, Cal.
- City Halls--California--Los Angeles; Public buildings--California--Los Angeles;
- Second City Hall building; engraved date on building in Roman Numerals; person walking on sidewalk to the left.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- General view of the Old Mission Church
- Church buildings--California--Los Angeles; Historic buildings--California--Los Angeles;
- Interior view of the Old Mission Church, looking toward the altar from the rear of the church. Seven paintings hang on the wall behind the altar.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Plaza and Old Mission Church, Los Angeles, Cal.
- Church buildings--California--Los Angeles; Historic buildings--California--Los Angeles; Plazas--California--Los Angeles;
- Exterior view of the Old Mission Church, looking across the plaza, with palm trees and people seated on park benches in the foreground. On top of the church is a small cupola. On the far right, a streetcar is visible between the trees.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Los Angeles Mission, Los Angeles
- Church buildings--California--Los Angeles; Historic buildings--California--Los Angeles; Plazas--California--Los Angeles;
- Exterior view of the Old Mission Church, looking across the street from the plaza. A group of men stands in the foreground.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Panel - Social Welfare in Los Angeles, 1900-1924
- Catholic action--California--Los Angeles; Social justice--Religious aspects--Catholic Church; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--Social aspects--California--Los Angeles; Public service organizations--California--Los...
- A typewritten copy of a meeting agenda, possibly composed by Margaret Workman, including a speech on the history of social settlements, especially Brownson Settlement House, in Los Angeles between 1900-1924. The agenda first introduces three...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- World Organization for Peace, Machinery for International Collaboration in the Post War Period
- World War, 1939-1945; Postwar reconstruction--International cooperation; Peace movements--International cooperation; International organization; International agencies; International relations;
- A 3-page, typewritten essay arguing for a formal, cooperative confederation of the world's nations to create a peaceful and just society. The essay first questions what form this confederation will take, and argues against global rule with the use...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Photograph album with 24 black and white photographs created by Mary Julia Workman]
- Children--California--Los Angeles; School children--California--Los Angeles;
- Photo album created by Mary Julia Workman with 24 black and white photographs. Photographs are of children possibly from Brownson House or Mary Julia Workman's public school class.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Mary J. Workman letter to Fr. John J. Cantwell, Mar 31, 1920]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Mary J. Workman to Fr. John Cantwell handwritten on a half piece of paper, regarding the retirement of the Brownson House Association.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Paul J. McCormick letter to Mary J. Workman, Feb 27, 1920]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Paul J. McCormick to Mary J. Workman typed on the letterhead of the Superior Court Chambers of Department Fourteen, regarding Mary Workman's resignation from the Brownson House and praising her for her service.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Fr. John J. Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, Feb 13, 1920]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Fr. John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman typed on the letterhead of the Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, regarding Mary Workman's resignation as President of the Brownson House and thanking her for her service.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Fr. W.E. Corr letter to Mary J. Workman, Jan 20th, 1920]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Fr. W.E. Corr to Mary Workman typed on the letterhead of the Bureau of Catholic Charities, requesting a meeting with the Directors of Brownson House Association.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Mary J. Workman and Mattie J. Labory letters to Fr. Corr, 1919]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A handwritten copies of three letters written by Mattie J. Labory to Fr. Corr, the first two letters written on Brownson House stationery. The first letter, written by Mary J. Workman and dated July 31, 1919 requests an appointment to meet with...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Mary J. Workman letter to Fr. Corr, 1919 November 23]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Mary J. Workman to Fr. William E. Corr, handwritten on two small pieces of paper with the letterhead of the Brownson House, regarding a Mr. Lopez and his work with the boys at the Brownson House. She requests that Mr. Lopez be given...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Fr. John Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, 1919 December 17]
- A letter from Fr. John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman typed on the letterhead of the Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, wishing Mary Workman and the Brownson House a Happy Christmas.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Fr. William E. Corr letter to Mary J. Workman, 1919 December 4]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Fr. William E. Corr to Mary J. Workman typed on the letterhead of the Bureau of Catholic Charities, regarding surplus money for Brownson House building improvements.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Mary J. Workman letter to Fr. Corr, 1919 November 12]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Social service--Finance--California--Los Angeles;
- A letter from Mary J. Workman to Father Corr, dated Nov. 12, 1919, regarding an upcoming Christmas concert to benefit the Brownson House organized by "a group of young Mexican women." The letter is written by hand in black ink on the...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Bishop John J. Cantwell letter to Mary J. Workman, 1918 March 12]
- 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...
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Bishop John J. Cantwell statement regarding Brownson House appeal]
- Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles;
- Statement from Bishop John J. Cantwell typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles to the effect that Brownson House "need make no apology" for its appeal to the people of Los Angeles for assistance.
- Catholicism in L.A.
- [Bishop John J. Cantwell condolence letter to Mary J. Workman, 1918 March 4]
- Condolence notes;
- 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...
- Catholicism in L.A.