Florence Ledyard Cross Kitchelt papers, 1896-1954,-1898-1910 (bulk)
Collection Number: 2009

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Florence Ledyard Cross Kitchelt papers, 1896-1954,-1898-1910 (bulk)
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
2009
Abstract:
Letters from Susan Dixwell Miller (Mrs. Gerrit Smith Miller) concerning Miss Cross' settlement house work for women in Brooklyn; letters, notes, and reminiscences concerning the beginnings of the George Junior Republic in Freeville, New York; and family letters and printed items.
Creator:
Kitchelt, Florence Ledyard Cross, 1874-1961.
Quanitities:
26 items.
Language:
Collection material in English
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Letters from Susan Dixwell Miller (Mrs. Gerrit Smith Miller) concerning Miss Cross' settlement house work for women in Brooklyn; letters, notes, and reminiscences concerning the beginnings of the George Junior Republic in Freeville, New York; and family letters and printed items.
In Mss. file, Box 51.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Cite As:

Florence Ledyard Cross Kitchelt papers, #2009. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Miller, Susan Dixwell, 1845-1924.
George Junior Republic (Freeville, N.Y.)
Places:
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Dixwell, Susan, -- 1845-1924.
Cross, Florence Ledyard, -- 1874-1961.
Poor -- New York (State) -- New York.
Poor women.
Social settlements.
CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Correspondence
Manuscript Box 44
Mrs. F.H. Cross, Rochester, Aug. 15, 1898 , to daughter, Florence, who had just gone to the George Junior Republic as a volunteer worker; family matters, a few inquiries re: GJR.
 1898
Manuscript Box 44
J. W. Jenks, Dept. of Political Science, Cornell, to FLC at GJR, Dec. 8, 1898 re: choice of teacher for primary department.
 1898
Manuscript Box 44
Father to FLC, from Rochester, Jan. 16, 1899 , concerning a recent fire in FLC's cottage at GJR. Also, brief note from Mother; references to a Miss Anthony [Susan B.?].
 1899
Manuscript Box 44
Letter (2 pcs.) from Florence, GJR, Feb. 5, 1899 , to "My very dear girls," [Wells College], describing beginnings, aims, facilities of the GJR and her own work with the children. [FLC left in 1900.]
 1899
Manuscript Box 44
Letters (3 pcs.) from B.G. ["Best Girl" - Susan Dixwell Miller (Mrs. Gerrit Smith Miller)], Geneva, N.Y., to "Dear My Girl" [Florence], Feb. 10, 1904 , praises recipience for giving up other plans for a life of service in settlement work; discusses personal matters.
 1904
Manuscript Box 44
Letter (3 pcs.) from Susan Dixwell Miller, Peterboro, N.Y. to Florence, Apr. 27, 1905 , advising and encouraging her in her settlement work; mentions former GJR students, Jacob Smith and William Seidell.
 1905
Manuscript Box 44
Letter (2 pcs.), Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, Aug. 25, 1905 [or 1904 or 1906 - probably 1905; writer refers to Jacob Smith's having one more year in law school - rec'd Bachelor's at CU in 1903], to FLC; some news of the Georges and GJR; encouragement and support for FLC.
 1905
Manuscript Box 44
Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, to FLC, Little Italy Neighborhood House, Brooklyn, Nov. 10, 1905 , concerning recent [burglary] incidents at FLC's Brooklyn living quarters.
 1905
Manuscript Box 44
Letter (3 pcs.) from Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, Nov. 24, [ 1905 ?], concerning FLC's work among women and girls and her fears for her safety in a dangerous neighborhood.
 1905
Manuscript Box 44
Christmas note, 1905 , Mrs. Miller to FLC, [always addressed as "M.G." - My Girl].
 1905
Manuscript Box 44
Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, Nov. 28, [ 1905 ?], re: boy thief referred to in other letters.
 1905
Manuscript Box 44
Letter (2 pcs.) from Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, Jan. 16, [ 1906 ?], re: FLC's recent experiences in Brooklyn and the great responsibility she must bear alone; thinks she might be better off at Hull House.
 1906
Manuscript Box 44
Letter (2 pcs.) from Mrs. Miller to FLC, Peterboro, Feb. 15, 1906 , admonishing her to rest; praises her for past work.
 1906
Manuscript Box 44
Letter from Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, Feb. 18, 1906 , re: F's work; changes W.R. George has made in GJR Library; her son, Gerrit, Jr.'s plans for year's work in British Museum.
 1906
Manuscript Box 44
Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, June 20, 1906 , to FLC, at Rochester, personal news; rather amusing comment on Upton Sinclair's The Jungle.
 1906
Manuscript Box 44
Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, May 19, 1910 , brief personal note.
 1910
Manuscript Box 44
Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, Feb. 7, ____, re: some work of Santayana's FLC has been reading.
Manuscript Box 44
Mrs. Miller, Peterboro, Sept. 19, _____, note of encouragement.
Manuscript Box 44
Mrs. Miller, n.d. [late Dec. or early Jan.], visit from Jacob Smith, etc.
Other mss. items
Manuscript Box 44
FLC's reminiscences entitled "Initiation" with comment of donor: "Accurate story from the Geo. Jr. Republic Feb. 1899." Written ca. 1945 . Concerns attempt to foil rendezvous. 5 pp. typescript.
 1945
Manuscript Box 44
Diary notes, Aug. 1898-Mar. 1900 , entitled "Stories from the George Junior Republic"; chiefly concerned with a twelve-year-old boy called Roxy and her attempts to befriend him, but also mention others. (12 pcs.)
 1898-Mar. 1900
Three small notebooks containing:
Manuscript Box 44
Roster of 183 Citizens, 1896-1899 , giving age, date child came and date he or she left, address. Not complete for some.
 1896-1899
Manuscript Box 44
Record of remarks made in "Court" by Arthur Anderson, Judge, Nov.-Dec. 1899 , and in "Town Meeting," Jan. [1900?].
 1899
Manuscript Box 44
Additional remarks of Anderson, Jan. 1900 -.
 1900
Miscellanea
Manuscript Box 44
One snapshot of John Lincoln Miller studying ants. [Susan Dixwell Miller's grandson?] Small boy in frock and sunbonnet!!
Manuscript Box 44
Printed copy of NY Times editorial, "Half Century of the Republic," appearing in July 13, 1946 issue. Pasted on this sheet is clipping re: Dec. 1954 GJR fund drive, from NY Times.
 1946, 1954