Paul J. McCormick letter to Mary J. Workman, Feb 27, 1920

Title

Paul J. McCormick letter to Mary J. Workman, Feb 27, 1920

Creator

McCormick, Paul J.

Date

1920

Description

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.

Format Extent

[1] p. ; 28 cm.

Subject

Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;

Note

Born into a politically prominent Los Angeles family, Mary Julia Workman founded the Brownson House Settlement Association in 1901 and led it for 19 years. She became the first woman to join the Municipal League, a civic watchdog group. A Roman Catholic who built cooperative relationships with church leaders, she founded the diocesan chapter of the National Council of Catholic Women in 1924. The Brownson House assisted underprivileged and immigrant families in the city, providing them with educational, vocational and social programs such as student clubs, Sunday school, dances, and sporting events. Brownson House was originally located in a rented cottage on Aliso St., but moved to a new facility on Jackson St. in late 1904 or early 1905.

Collection

Workman Family Papers CSLA-9, Series 1: Mary Julia Workman, Box 1, Folder 1

Type

["Correspondence"]

Language

eng

Item Details

Title

Paul J. McCormick letter to Mary J. Workman, Feb 27, 1920

Creator

McCormick, Paul J.

Date

1920

Description

Note

Transcription

[letterhead] Chambers of Department Fourteen The Superior Court Los Angeles, California Paul J. McCormick, Judge February 27, 1920 Miss Mary J. Workman c-o Brownson House 711 Jackson Street, Los Angeles, Cal. My dear Miss Workman: Until today I have not had sufficient courage to answer your surprising and disappoint letter of the 9th inst., and even now I cannot find words adequate to express my regret at the passing of Brownson house, and especially at the conditions that have necessitated your relinquishment of the conduct thereof. It may be progressive reform to adopt such a policy but personally I feel that the loss of your service and personality irreparable. It must be a great consolation however, not only to be able to see the effects of your unselfish devotion for so many years, but to feel there are hundreds and perhaps thousands of persons who have been made good citizens and practical Christians by reason of your personal zeal and Christian charity. I cannot tell you how keenly I feel the situation, but trust that it will not prove as unfortunate as it seems. With kindest regards and memories. I remain, Sincerely yours, [signed] Paul J. McCormick

Names

Workman, Mary J. (Mary Julia), 1871-1964--Correspondence; McCormick, Paul J.--Correspondence; Brownson House (Los Angeles, Calif.);

Subject

Social settlements--California--Los Angeles;

Type

["Correspondence"]

Format Extent

[1] p. ; 28 cm.

Language

eng

Digital Identifier

LML_CSLA-09-000630001

Collection

Workman Family Papers CSLA-9, Series 1: Mary Julia Workman, Box 1, Folder 1

Source

Department of Archives & Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University

Sponsorship

LHDRP

Rights

https://library.lmu.edu/archivesandspecialcollections/copyrightandreproductionpolicy/

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