Salmon O. Levinson Papers

Description

The Salmon O. Levinson papers include correspondence, political essays, materials related to the "Outlawry of War" efforts, awards and materials and papers on Poetry magazine. This collection contains over 40,000 letters including correspondence between Levinson and Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, and Franklin Roosevelt, Senators William E. Borah and Philander C. Knox, and major figures such as Charles W. Eliot, John Dewey, Walter Lippmann, Justice Florence E. Allen. Internationally, Levinson corresponded with Lord Robert Cecil, Lord Lothian and Professor Gilbery Murray of the United Kingdom. France decorated him with the Croix de Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur (French Legion of Honor) in 1934 and at the University he was presented with the Rosenberger award that same year for his contributions to political relations. Also included in the collection are materials relating to Levinson's legal work in the reorganization of industry and railroads.

Rights

Cleared

Source

Finding Aid

Alternative Title

Salmon O. Levinson Papers

Documents in this collection

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Addams and Withington introduce a posthumous publication of Henry Demarest Lloyd's recent writings on religion.

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Addams reminds Levinson of his previous donations to Hull-House.

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Levinson sends Addams a donation for Hull-House and hopes to visit soon with his wife.

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Addams thanks Levinson for his donation to Hull-House and hopes that he will visit with his wife.

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Addams asks for donations to Hull-House's Waukegan summer programs for children.

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Addams thanks Levinson for his recent donation to Hull-House.

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Bowen writes for Addams, seeking donations to Hull-House, which has expended large amounts to help the needy.

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Addams reminds Levinson that it has been a year since he donated to Hull-House.

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Addams thanks Levinson for his donation to Hull House and discusses her health

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Addams sends Levinson a request for funding the Conference of Women After the War, and the difficulties they have encountered seeking support.

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A list of donors to the Woman's Congress After the War.

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Addams sends Levinson a report on coal use at Hull-House and asks for suggestions on keeping costs down.

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Addams reports on the amount of coal used at Hull-House in 1916 and the start of 1917.

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Addams explains the potential value of Levinson's skills and notes the role Women's Clubs will play in the peace agenda.

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Hapgood relates a telegram he received from John Dewey and requests Levinson's input.

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Levinson offers his home as the location for a meeting between Addams's group and his colleagues.

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Addams hopes that Levinson will continue his yearly contributions to Hull-House.

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Hapgood explains to Addams why Levinson's employment is no longer viable.

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Levinson responds to Addams League of Nations luncheon invitation.

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Levinson sends Addams the resolution adopted at the Abraham Lincoln Center (not found) and hopes to meet with her soon.

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Levinson sends Addams a draft resolution regarding the Abraham Lincoln Centre (not found) for her review.

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Addams thanks Levinson for his donation to Hull-House.

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Karsten tells Levinson that she has sent his letter on to Addams.

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Addams reminds Levinson about his annual donation to Hull-House.

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Levinson sends Addams his donation to Hull-House and hopes to meet with her to discuss the League of Nations.