Settlement houses--California--Los Angeles; Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;
A letter from Bishop John J. Cantwell dated September 28, 1917, shortly after he was appointed as Bishop, typed on letterhead of the Office of the Archbishop in response to Workman's letter dated Sept 20, 1917.
Women in charitable work--California--Los Angeles; Women social workers--California--Los Angeles;
A letter dated February 1, 1918 from Fr. John J. Cantwell to Mary J. Workman typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, regarding help on a task Workman has requested.
Political campaigns--California; Governors--California--Election;
A copy in violet ink of a typewritten letter from John F. Dockweiler to J. Paul Getty, dated August 11, 1938. The letter is copied onto letterhead from the United States House of Representatives. In the letter, John F. Dockweiler thanks Mr. Getty...
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;
A small metal badge which reads "DOCKWEILER" in dark blue ink on a tan background. Extending from the upper edge of the badge is a rounded tab intended to be folded over a pocket, lapel, or other edge to secure the badge in place. The...
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;
A match book cover promoting John F. Dockweiler's 1932 campaign for Congress. The cover reads "DOCKWEILER For Congress," with a black-and-white portrait of the politician. A subsequent owner has written by hand in ink, "Don't they...
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;
A business card advertising John Francis Dockweiler's campaign for the office of Governor of California. The address for the campaign headquarters is printed in the upper left, and the name "Arthur M. Donaher" is printed in the lower...
A letter, typewritten on letterhead from the State Normal School in Los Angeles, CA, and embossed with the school's crest. The letter confirms that Mary Workman has completed the Kindergarten Course in the State Normal School at Los Angeles.
Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California;
An informal letter from Edward V. Dockweiler to his brother Henry I. Dockweiler (called "Enrique" in this letter), dated September 20, 1938. In it, Edward suggests "taking a poll," presumably with regard to their brother John...
A letter to Mary J. Workman from Bishop John J. Cantwell typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, regarding Mrs. Carpenter, a new helper at Brownson House.
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.
A letter to Mary J. Workman from Henry Gross typed on letterhead of Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, regarding recommendations for the Catholic representatives on the new Hospital Board.
Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California;
A handwritten letter in ink, signed "Irene," and addressed to "Henry," possibly Henry Isidore Dockweiler. The letter is written on letterhead which reads, "DOCKWEILER for GOVERNOR, Inc." The letter discusses a check...
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...
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...
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.
Legislators--United States--California; Political campaigns--California;
A postcard, addressed to Mr. Henry J. Dockweiler, containing a typewritten political message in support of John F. Dockweiler's re-election to congress representing the sixteenth district.
Political campaigns--California--Los Angeles; Legislators--United States;
A small political flyer in support of John F. Dockweiler in his campaign for Democratic Representative in Congress for the 16th district. The front side includes a black-and-white image of Dockweiler, and the back side outlines his political...
Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--Social aspects--California--Los Angeles;
A two page letter dated May 6, 1917 from William Corr to Mary J. Workman on letterhead from St. Patrick's Rectory in Fall River, Massachusetts. The letter mentions that the writer misses California, describes a visit to New York, and mentions the...
Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California; Education--California; Public schools--California; Public universities and colleges--California;
A trifold brochure supporting John F. Dockweiler's 1938 campaign to become Governor of California. A statement at the bottom of the first page reads, "The statement contained in this folder is in answer to a request addressed to Congressman...
