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Walden family

 Family

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

May Walden papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Walden-M
Abstract

Collection of May Walden, wife of Socialist publisher Charles H. Kerr from 1892 to 1904, consisting of letters, diaries, literary manuscripts, account books, clippings, photographs, memorabilia, as well as publications relating to the Socialist movement. Included in the papers are items relating to May Walden's daughter, Katharine Kerr Moore.

Dates: 1869-1972; Majority of material found within 1892-1959

Selma Walden papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-WaldenS
Abstract

Correspondence, writing, photographs, and mementos of a Chicago working woman and poet, Selma Walden. Also writings by family members, including extensive biographical writings by and about those family members.

Dates: 1890-1979; Majority of material found within 1928-1951

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American literature -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Bohemianism -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 20th century -- Sources 1
Correspondence -- United States -- 1851-1900 1
Correspondence -- United States -- 1901-1950 1