Dorothy Detzer Papers

Description

Dorothy Detzer was a peace activist, writer, and lobbyist. She served as the National Executive Secretary of the U.S. Section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, 1924-1946.. Detzer influenced a Congressional investigation of the munitions industry, 1934-1936, and later wrote the book Appointment on the Hill, 1948, describing her two decades in Washington, D.C.

Alternative Title

Dorothy Detzer Papers

Documents in this collection

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Addams asks Detzer to hold on sending American member names to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

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Addams tells Detzer about a Hull-House wedding.

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Addams writes to Detzer about the Pan Pacific Conference of Women.

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Addams sends Detzer a book she thinks can be printed into a pamphlet and invited Anne Zueblin to the Washington office.

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Addams praises Detzer and sends a copy of Newer Ideals of Peace for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Library.

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Addams sends Detzer some information (not found).

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Addams tells Detzer that she will attend the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom meeting in Washington, and sends regards for her brother.