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Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Helen Cordelia Putnam, February 20, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Dr. Helen Cordelia Putnam dated February 20, 1918. Within, Wilson asks Putnam to contribute to a pamphlet on eugenics, sex hygiene, children's welfare and early education.
Letter From Edward L. Thorndike to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, February 20, 1918

Edward L. Thorndike

A typed letter from Edward L. Thorndike to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson dated February 20, 1918. Within, Thorndike recommends Wilson contact William Bagley to discuss his interest in military education.
The War of the Unborn: Eugenics, Sex Hygiene, and Children's Welfare a Patriotic Duty, a State Responsibility, and an Urgent Measure of Preparedness

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of an essay written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson. Within, Wilson sets up an argument for the creation of a pamphlet to educate the public about eugenics, sex hygiene, and children's welfare for the benefit of the nation.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Medill McCormick, January 28, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Medill McCormick, dated January 28, 1918. Within, Wilson congratulates McCormick on his testimony and provides his opinion on an amendment that should be added to the Chamberlain Bill.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Solomon S. Menken, January 23, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Solomon S. Menken, dated January 23, 1918. Within, Wilson writes about his proposed amendment to the Chamberlain Bill and his reasoning behind it.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt, January 23, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt, dated January 23, 1918. Within, Wilson provides a proposed amendment to the Chamberlain Bill.
Letter From William H. Zinsser to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 23, 1918

William H. Zinsser

A typed letter from William Zinsser to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson dated January 23, 1918. Within, Zinsser writes of the aims of the Committee on Venereal Diseases and asks Wilson for assistance in developing interest in the topic amongst the Philadelphia press.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to John W. Weeks, January 22, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to John W. Weeks, dated January 22, 1918. Within, Wilson writes to propose a draft amendment to the Chamberlain Bill in response to what he believes to be Woodrow Wilson acting against the national interest in the war.
Letter From Edward M. House to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 10, 1918

Edward M. House

A typed copy of a letter from Edward M. House to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated January 10, 1918. Within, House acknowledges Wilson's prior efforts to reach the President's Cabinet and promises to keep Wilson's offer for service in mind.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William F. Snow, January 10, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William F. Snow, dated January 10, 1918. Within, Wilson asks for opinions on a drafted letter to William Zinsser and discusses his opinions on the need for collaboration between the Committee on Venereal Diseases, the Eugenics Record Office and the Society for Social Hygiene.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William H. Zinsser, January 10, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William Zinsser, dated January 10, 1918. Within, Wilson writes to tell of his financial contribution to the Society for Social Hygiene and its venereal disease committee and offers his opinion on how he feels the society can do more for the country.
Letter From Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 9, 1918

Philander C. Knox

A typed letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated January 9, 1918. Within, Knox acknowledges a prior letter from Wilson and offers words of encouragement for Wilson and his attempts to be of service to the war effort.
Letter From Robert Lansing to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 9, 1918

Robert Lansing

A typed letter from Robert Lansing to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated January 9, 1918. Within, Lansing writes of his appreciation for Wilson's offer of service and informs him that he will be alerted should an opportunity arise.
Letter From Joseph P. Tumulty to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 9, 1918

Joseph P. Tumulty

A typed letter from Joseph P. Tumulty to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated January 9, 1918. Within, Tumulty writes to tell Wilson that the President has received his letter and is writing to the War Department on the matter of Wilson's offer of service.
Letter From Newton D. Baker to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 8, 1918

Newton D. Baker

A typed letter from Newton D. Baker to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated January 8, 1918. Within, Baker writes in response to Wilson's renewed offer of service to the War Department.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Edward M. House, January 4, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Edward M. House, dated January 4, 1918. Within, Wilson asks House to look over some drafted letters he has written for the President and key members of his cabinet.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Newton D. Baker, January 4, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Newton D. Baker, dated January 4, 1918. Within, Wilson reiterates his desire to serve the Administration should his services prove useful and writes of his qualifications.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Robert Lansing, January 4, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Robert Lansing, dated January 4, 1918. Within, Wilson offers his full service to the Administration should he be needed.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Woodrow Wilson, January 4, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Woodrow Wilson, dated January 4, 1918. Within, Wilson reiterates his desire to be of service to the Administration during the war and expresses regret for the circumstances surrounding his resignation as Acting Secretary of State.
Letter From Philander Claxton to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, 1918

Philander P. Claxton

An undated typed letter from Philander Claxton to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson. Within, Claxton wishes for Wilson to provide criticism for his latest draft bill calling for Federal encouragement of physical education.
Draft Essay on Eugenics for a Social Hygiene Pamphlet, 1918

Charles B. Davenport

A typed draft essay on eugenics by Charles B. Davenport, written for a proposed pamphlet on social hygiene, circa 1918. Within, Davenport advocates for careful selection of mating in the human population.
Draft Pamphlet On Social Hygiene, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A partially typed and handwritten draft outline for a proposed pamphlet on social hygiene, written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson and dating from circa 1918. Within, Wilson outlines the four main categories of eugenics, sex hygiene, children's welfare and education.
Letter From George Haven Putnam to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 21, 1917

George H. Putnam

A typed letter from George Haven Putnam to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 21, 1917. Within, Putnam informs Wilson that his monograph will be included in the upcoming Bulletin of the American Rights League.
Letter From John Bassett Moore to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 8, 1917

John Bassett Moore

A typed letter by John Bassett Moore to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 8, 1917. Within, Moore responds to the British-American entente question Wilson proposed in a prior letter.
Letter From Albert Shaw to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 6, 1917

Albert Shaw

A typed letter from Albert Shaw to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 6, 1917. Within, Shaw responds to Wilson's question about the British-American entente that was raised in a prior letter.