• Creator Names Peterson, Mildred Othmer, 1902-2001.
  • Title Mildred Othmer Peterson papers [manuscript], 1946-1989.
  • Physical description
    • 4.25 linear ft. (11 boxes)
    • 2 sound recordings.
  • Access and usage restrictions For listening purposes, it is necessary to use a copy, not the original (and to have a listening copy made if one is not available).
  • Collection summary
    • Correspondence and other documents relative to Mildred Othmer Peterson (Mrs. Howard R. Peterson) of Chicago (Ill.) and her work on behalf of improved international relations, especially her work with visitors from Latin America, and other civic and church activities. Includes materials on the University of Chicago Settlement house, and 2 reel-to-reel sound recordings of Mrs. Peterson's interview with Dr. Wilfredo Braschi.
    • Arranged: Boxes 1-2: Activities 1946-1975; Boxes 3-5: Correspondence; Box 6: International Hospitality Center; International Visitors Center; Box 7: YMCA; Citizenship Council of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago Beautiful Executive Committee; Sao Paulo-Illinois Partners of Americas, Pan American Council and Board of Education.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Howard R. Peterson (Mildred Othmer Peterson) (1985.0814; 1986.0769; 1987.0476; 1988.0411; 1992.0187).
  • Names
    • Peterson, Mildred Othmer, 1902-2001 Archives.
    • Braschi, Wilfredo.
    • University of Chicago. Settlement.
    • Braschi, Wilfredo.
  • Subjects
    • Community organization Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Latin Americans Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Social settlements Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Women volunteers in social service Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Audiotapes. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Interviews. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.