Letter from the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Subject(s): Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah), 1862-1927, Child labor--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Education--Law and legislation--U.S. states, General Federation of Women's Clubs, Iowa, Massachusetts, Oregon, Preaching, Women--Societies and clubs
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A letter from the child labor committee of the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs asks that the enclosures concerning child labor be presented to members of other regional clubs. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs has asked that regional members report back. The letter discusses child labor laws and compulsory education laws in Iowa as well as in other states and emphasizes the importance of the Beveridge Child Labor Bill. The club asks that members write letters to senators and representatives, and that they ask their local ministers to preach on the topic. The letter is signed by club president Gertrude C. Russell Nash and other members.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-05
Creator(s)
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs. [September 5, 1907]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294774. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs. Letter from the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs. [5 Sep. 1907]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294774.
APA:
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs.: , [1907, September 5]. Letter from the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294774.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
