Manuscript Division Katharine Amend Kellock Papers

Katharine Amend Kellock Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS55301

Scope and Content Note

The papers of Katharine Amend Kellock (1892-1984) pertain primarily to her work in several government agencies from 1935 until her retirement in 1952. The largest portion pertains to the Federal Writers' Project, where Kellock worked as editor of the American Guide series, and contains correspondence, reports, memoranda, press clippings, and a typescript history of the project. Other material relates to Kellock's employment at the Resettlement Administration and at the State Department where she focused on German affairs and worked for several years at the Division of Occupied Areas Economic Affairs. An additional file contains correspondence, letters of recommendation, reports, loyalty hearing transcripts, and other items relating to her dealings with the House Committee on Un-American Activities headed by Martin Dies and investigations by the Civil Service Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Dates

Creation: 1924-1969

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Access and Restrictions

The papers of Katharine Amend Kellock are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.

Copyright Status

The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Katharine Amend Kellock is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).

Biographical Note

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1892, May 21: Born, Brushton, Pa.
1921 - 1924: Relief work for American friends Service Committee in Austria, Poland, and Russia
1920s: Visiting nurse, Henry Street Visiting Nurse Service, New York, N.Y.; Visiting nurse, United States Indian Service, Taos, N.Mex.
1927: Married Harold Kellock (died 1953)
1927 - 1925: Freelance writer, Washington, D.C.
1935 - 1936: Worked for Resettlement Administration, Department of Agriculture
1936 - 1942: Tour editor, American Guide series, Federal Writers' Project, Work Projects Administration
1943: Employed by Bureau of Economic Warfare; Included on a list of individuals named by Martin Dies of the House Committee on Un-American Activities due to her work with the Federal Writers' Project
1945 - 1952: Employed by the Department of State, worked on German affairs
1984, March 29: Died, Washington, D.C.

Extent

400 items
1 container
4 linear feet

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Additional Description

Abstract

Economist and editor. Correspondence, project reports, writings, printed matter, and other papers relating chiefly to Kellock's work with the Federal Writers' Project, the Department of State, and the Department of Agriculture Resettlement Administration.