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Contains 32 Results:

Albert Coyle, Cleveland, Ohio, to Janet Speakman, Hahnemann, Philadelphia , 1927-04-08

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Signed typed letter expressed appreciation for her efforts to raise funds to send a Trade Union Delegation to Russia to give a fair survey of socialist economics and related correspondence. Also signed note from Jerome Davis, Yale Universtiy expressing thanks.

Dates: 1927-04-08

Natasha [?], London,, to Janet Speakman, 1927-08-07

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Typed signed letter with handwritten additions, mentions financial hardship and Nic. Natasha was mentioned in Janet's notes on her travels in Russia. Also a typed letter presumably from Natasha dated 1930 from London.

Dates: 1927-08-07

Emma Bancroft Wilmington, Delaware to Janet Speakman, Swarthmore, 1927-07-24; 1927-10-11

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Handwritten signed letter from Emma Bancroft rejecting Janet's request for funding, but wished her well on the trip to Russia and made a small donation. A follow-up typed and signed letter of October expressed reservations about Russian revolution and appreciation for sending her Allinson's book

Dates: 1927-07-24; 1927-10-11

Essay, Journey to Russia , 1927-08-30

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Carbon, typed. "Leaves from a Diary of a Journey to Russia"

Dates: 1927-08-30

Jimmy [Wood], Mount Kisco, to Aunt Janet, 1928

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Affectionate note addressed to Aunt Janet, Chestnut St. Philadelphia

Dates: 1928

Application for civil service exam, 1928

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Draft of her application after her service in Europe. Her address is Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Dates: 1928

Gladys Kantor, AFSC, Philadelphia , to Janet Speakman, Swarthmore, 1930-12-18

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Typed signed letter with an accounting of funds raised for her Russian account, including funds for Brent Allinson

Dates: 1930-12-18

Bill [?], New York, to Janet, 1932-09-24

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Note of appreciation for the fudge she sent and the invitation to visit her

Dates: 1932-09-24