9. Helen Binney Kitchel
Scope and Content
"The Emergence of Political Women in Connecticut: 1920-1945" project interviewed women who were active in the political life of Connecticut between 1920 and 1945. There are 21 transcripts.
Also in the collection is the transcript of a series of interviews conducted in 2008 with Senator George L. "Doc" Gunther.
Dates
- 1980-1981
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Restrictions on Access
This collection is stored at an off-site facility and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.
See the Rules and Procedures for Researchers Using Archival Records and Secured Collections policy.
Biographical / Historical
Mrs. Kitchel was a four-term legislator, from 1930 to 1938, serving as Chair of the State Parks and Reservations Committee and as a member of the Banks Committee. She lived in Old Greenwich and was 90 years old at the time of the interview.
Extent
From the Collection: .75 cubic feet
- Women -- Political activity -- Connecticut Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Connecticut State Library Repository