Lot 236
Frances Perkins, Dorothea L. Dix, and Mary A. Livermore. Frances Perkins (1880-1965) was U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945; she was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet. Typed letter signed as Secretary of Labor, on official letterhead, one page, 8 x 10½ in., Washington, Nov. 12, 1934. Thanking Mr. Dornuf of Omaha for a note and a clipping. Dorothea L. Dix (1802-1887) was Superintendent of Nurses for the Union; she lobbied for care for the mentally ill, prisoners, and the disabled, and was responsible for the first American insane asylums. Signature ("D.L. Dix") and closing from a letter, 6 x 1¾ in. Mary A. Livermore (1820-1905) was a journalist and women's rights advocate. Certificate granting membership in the Library of Sacred Art Association of Melrose, Mass. signed by Livermore, 1904 or '05. (3 items). Estimated Value $200 - 300
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