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• Robert Browning letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 15 December 1960
  Caroline Katzenstein was a prominent suffragist in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment. In addition to her continued support for the Equal Rights Amendment, Katzenstein spent much of her time writing essays and articles under the pseudonym Carol Stone. Her 1939 essay, "The Sporting Spirit," documents her utopian ideals and urges her readers to think in terms of individual morality for the common good. She disseminated her essay to dozens of the most luminous academics and political figures of the time. This letter is from a neighbor who received a copy of Katzenstein's essay.
• Sumner Welles letter to Carol Stone [Caroline Katzenstein], 11 May 1940
  Caroline Katzenstein was a prominent suffragist in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment. In addition to her continued support for the Equal Rights Amendment, Katzenstein spent much of her time writing essays and articles under the pseudonym Carol Stone. Her 1939 essay, "The Sporting Spirit," documents her utopian ideals and urges her readers to think in terms of individual morality for the common good. She disseminated her essay to dozens of the most luminous academics and political figures of the time. This letter is from Sumner Milles, an American diplomat and Under Secretary of State.
• Norman H. Davis letter to Carol Stone [Caroline Katzenstein], 5 October 1939
  Caroline Katzenstein was a prominent suffragist in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment. In addition to her continued support for the Equal Rights Amendment, Katzenstein spent much of her time writing essays and articles under the pseudonym Carol Stone. Her 1939 essay, "The Sporting Spirit," documents her utopian ideals and urges her readers to think in terms of individual morality for the common good. She disseminated her essay to dozens of the most luminous academics and political figures of the time. This letter is from Norman Davis, an American diplomat and Chairman of the Red Cross.
• G.W. Carver letter to Carol Stone [Caroline Katzenstein], 2 December 1939
  Caroline Katzenstein was a prominent suffragist in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment. In addition to her continued support for the Equal Rights Amendment, Katzenstein spent much of her time writing essays and articles under the pseudonym Carol Stone. Her 1939 essay, "The Sporting Spirit," documents her utopian ideals and urges her readers to think in terms of individual morality for the common good. She disseminated her essay to dozens of the most luminous academics and political figures of the time. This letter is from George Washington Carver, an agricultural scientist and a professor at the Tuskegee Institute.
• Reactions to The Sporting Spirit, undated
  Caroline Katzenstein was a prominent suffragist in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment. In addition to her continued support for the Equal Rights Amendment, Katzenstein spent much of her time writing essays and articles under the pseudonym Carol Stone. Her 1939 essay, "The Sporting Spirit," documents her utopian ideals and urges her readers to think in terms of individual morality for the common good. She disseminated her essay to dozens of the most luminous academics and political figures of the time. This document is a partial collation of responses Katzenstein received from her readers.
• Leland P. Lovette letter to Carol Stone [Caroline Katzenstein], 2 February 1940
  Caroline Katzenstein was a prominent suffragist in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment. In addition to her continued support for the Equal Rights Amendment, Katzenstein spent much of her time writing essays and articles under the pseudonym Carol Stone. Her 1939 essay, "The Sporting Spirit," documents her utopian ideals and urges her readers to think in terms of individual morality for the common good. She disseminated her essay to dozens of the most luminous academics and political figures of the time. This letter was from Leland Lovette, public relations officer of the Secretary of the Navy, Charles Edison. On the reverse is a copy of Katzenstein's response to Commander Lovette.
• Frank Murphy letter to Carol Stone [Caroline Katzenstein], 6 November 1939
  Caroline Katzenstein was a prominent suffragist in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment. In addition to her continued support for the Equal Rights Amendment, Katzenstein spent much of her time writing essays and articles under the pseudonym Carol Stone. Her 1939 essay, "The Sporting Spirit," documents her utopian ideals and urges her readers to think in terms of individual morality for the common good. She disseminated her essay to dozens of the most luminous academics and political figures of the time. This letter was from Frank Murphy, the United States Attorney General from 1939 to 1940, and later a Supreme Court Justice.
• The Sporting Spirit, 1939
  Caroline Katzenstein was a prominent suffragist in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment. In addition to her continued support for the Equal Rights Amendment, Katzenstein spent much of her time writing essays and articles under the pseudonym Carol Stone. Her 1939 essay, "The Sporting Spirit," documents her utopian ideals and urges her readers to think in terms of individual morality for the common good. She disseminated her essay to dozens of the most luminous academics and political figures of the time.
• Arthur J. Jones letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 12 December 1964
  This letter from Arthur J. Jones, personnel director at Gimbels, thanks Caroline for sharing with him the tokens of appreciation she received for her book "Lifting the Curtain."
• Stella M. Herling letter, 16 June 1964
  This letter from Stella Herling discusses Caroline Katzenstein's book, "Lifting the Curtain." Katzenstein's book provides a survey of the women's suffrage movement in the United States and recounts her experiences with the campaign in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment.
• Evelyn C. Swalley letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 13 June 1964
  This letter from Evelyn C. Swalley congratulates Caroline Katzenstein on the publication of her book "Lifting the Curtain." Katzenstein's book provides a survey of the women's suffrage movement in the United States and recounts her experiences with the campaign in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment.
• Carl L. Mosher letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 19 June 1962
  After completing her book, "Lifting the Curtain," Caroline Katzenstein sent copies to various libraries and personal connections. This letter of receipt is from Carl L. Mosher, director of the Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia.
• Merrill E. Bush letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 23 September 1960
  After completing her book, "Lifting the Curtain," Caroline Katzenstein sent copies to various libraries and personal connections. This letter of receipt is from Merrill E. Bush, headmaster of Friends' Central School.
• Katherine Milhous letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 16 May 1959
  This letter from Katherine Milhous, a renowned artist and writer of children's books, congratulates Caroline Katzenstein on the publication of her book "Lifting the Curtain." Katzenstein's book provides a survey of the women's suffrage movement in the United States and recounts her experiences with the campaign in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment. Only the first page of Milhous' letter survives in the collection.
• Baptist Book Store Church Library book list 1956-1957
  A book list from the Baptist Church Book Store Library which features Caroline Katzenstein's "Lifting the Curtain."
• The Social Studies review of Lifting the Curtain, March 1956
  A review of Caroline Katzenstein's book "Lifting the Veil" in volume 47 number 3 of the academic journal The Social Studies. Katzenstein's book provides a survey of the women's suffrage movement in the United States and recounts her experiences with the campaign in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment.
• Barbara Gross letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 30 November 1955
  After completing her book "Lifting the Curtain," Caroline Katzenstein sent copies to various libraries and personal connections. This letter of receipt is from Barbara Gross of the Philadelphia Jewish Times.
• Letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 29 November 1955
  A letter to Caroline Katzenstein from a friend who recounts hearing a report on radio station WCAU Philadelphia about Katzenstein's career. The report was conducted after Katzenstein published her book "Lifting the Curtain" which provides a survey of the women's suffrage movement in the United States and shares her experiences with the campaign in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment.
• Radio Station WCAU Philadelphia The World Around Us with Charles Shaw transcript, 28 November 1955
  This transcript of an episode of WCAU Philadelphia's "The World Around Us" hosted by Charles Shaw that discusses Caroline Katzenstein's advocacy for the Equal Rights Amendment and her book "Lifting the Curtain." Katzenstein's book provides a survey of the women's suffrage movement in the United States and recounts her experiences with the campaign in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment.
• Brother Felix Francis letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 26 November 1955
  After completing her book "Lifting the Curtain," Caroline Katzenstein sent copies to various libraries and personal connections. This letter of receipt is from Brother Felix Francis of La Salle College.
• Mortimer J. Cohen letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 17 November 1955
  After completing her book "Lifting the Curtain," Caroline Katzenstein sent copies to various libraries and personal connections. This letter of receipt is from Mortimer J. Cohen, Rabbi of Temple Beth Sholom.
• Janet M. Agnew letter to Caroline Katzenstein, 17 October 1955
  After completing her book "Lifting the Curtain," Caroline Katzenstein sent copies to various libraries and personal connections. This letter of receipt is from Janet M. Agnew, a librarian at Bryn Mawr College.
• Arthur P. Noyes letter to Josephine Katzenstein Blancké, 24 August 1955
  A note from the superintendent of the Norristown State Hospital, Arthur P. Noyes, to Josephine Katzenstein Blancké, relating to one of Caroline Katzenstein's interviews and her book "Lifting the Curtain."
• Philadelphia Inquirer article Suffrage Leader Seeks Equal Rights, 14 August 1955
  This article features Caroline Katzenstein's efforts to promote the Equal Rights Amendment and reviews her book "Lifting the Curtain." Katzenstein's book provides a survey of the development of women's suffrage in the United States and recounts her experiences with the campaign in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment.
• Friends Intelligencer review of Lifting the Curtain, 25 March 1955
  A review of Caroline Katzenstein's book "Lifting the Curtain" by the Friends' Intelligencer. Katzenstein's book provides a survey of the women's suffrage in the United States and recounts her experiences with the campaign in the years leading up to the Nineteenth Amendment.