L. Hollingsworth Wood Prison Reform Papers
Abstract
Contains primarily correspondence, 1934-1937, relating to Wood's interest in prison reform, particularly convict labor. Also a several items reflecting his interest in other Quaker concerns.
Dates
- Creation: 1913 - 1937
Creator
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
L. Hollingsworth Wood was a Quaker attorney, born at Mt. Kisco, N.Y., the son of James and Emily (Hollingsworth) Wood. His sister was Carolena Wood (1871-1936). Wood graduated from Haverford College (1896) and Columbia University Law School (1899). He worked actively in the areas of peace, civil rights, and African American and Quaker education.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Language
English
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Method of acquisition--Gift of New York Yearly Meeting; Date of acquisition--1997.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--James Wood. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1980.
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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