Edith Solenberger Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC606p
Scope and Content
The collection contains four letters, three of which are written by friends and family to Edith Reeves Solenberger, about life in and visits to northern New Mexico in the 1920s and 1930s. Also included is a letter written on Hotel De Vargas (Santa Fe) stationary.
Dates
- 1916-1938
- Majority of material found in Placeholder Unit Date Text
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Biographical Information
Edith Gertrude Reeves Solenberger (1886-1976) was a Quaker peace activist who participated in a broad range of organizations. She had a particular interest in disabled children. Born in South Dakota and educated at Radcliffe College, she married Edwin Solenberger of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania and moved to that community in August of 1913. Her career included social work, writing, and public speaking. Subject matters of interest included children with physical disabilities, Native Americans, academic freedom, chemical warfare, disarmament, fallout shelters, referenda on war, the role of the clergy in wartime, and world reorganization.
Extent
1 Folder
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Edith Solenberger Papers, 1916-1938
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- JG
- Date
- © 2015
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us