Inventory of Items

Item Name Item Type Description Source Date
Mildred at the Algonquin Hotel, 1920s Photograph Mildred Wohlforth with members of the Algonquin round circle and the Algonquin hotel. Wohlforth Family Personal Collection 1920s
Sherwood Anderson Letter, June 1927 Letter Personal letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Sherwood Anderson Princeton University Library June 1927
Sherwood Anderson Letter, May 1927 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Sherwood Anderson Princeton University Library
May 1927
Sherwood Anderson Letter, October 1927 Letter Personal letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Sherwood Anderson Princeton University Library October 1927
Sherwood Anderson Letter, 1930 Letter Personal Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Sherwood Anderson 1930 Princeton University Library 1930
Sherwood Anderson Letter, 1926 Letter Personal letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Sherwood Anderson Princeton University Library 1926
Silas Bent Letter, 1931 Letter Personal letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Silas Bent. Princeton University Library July 1931
Ernest Bloch Postcard Postcard Personal postcard to Mildred Wohlforth from Ernest Bloch. Princeton University Library September 1928
Ernest Bloch Telegram, October 1927 Telegram Personal letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Ernest Bloch.
Princeton University Library
October 1927
Ernest Bloch Letter, March 1928 Letter Personal letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Ernest Bloch.
Princeton University Library
March 1928
Heywood Braun Letter, February 1927 Letter Personal letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Heywood Braun.
Princeton University Library
February 1927
Heywood Braun Letter, No Date Known Letter Personal letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Heywood Braun.
Princeton University Library
Unknown
Heywood Braun Telegram, 1929 Telegram Personal telegram to Mildred Wohlforth from Heywood Braun.
Princeton University Library
1929
Heywood Braun Telegram, 1926 Telegram Telegram to Mildred Wohlforth from Heywood Braun.
Princeton University Library
1926
Heywood Braun Letter, 1983 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Heywood Braun.
Princeton University Library
1983
Pearl Buck Letter, January 1955 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Pearl Buck.
Princeton University Library
January 31, 1955
Jean Collins Letter, January 1979 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Jean Collins.
Princeton University Library
January 3, 1979
Jean Collins, September 1979 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Jean Collins.
Princeton University Library
September 28, 1979
Kyle Samuel Crichton, undated Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Unknown
Kyle Samuel Crichton, Dec 25, 1935 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Dec 25, 1935
Kyle Samuel Crichton, Oct 4, 1935 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Oct 4, 1935
Kyle Samuel Crichton, Aug 19, 1935 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Aug 19, 1935
Kyle Samuel Crichton, Feb 5, 1935 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Feb 5, 1935
Kyle Samuel Crichton, Nov 27, 1934 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Nov 27, 1934
Kyle Samuel Crichton, Oct 31, 1934 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Oct 31, 1934
Kyle Samuel Crichton, March 7, 1934 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
March 7, 1934
Kyle Samuel Crichton, Oct 17, 1933 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Oct 17, 1933
Letter to Kyle Samuel Crichton (from Mildred), Feb 28, 1937 Letter Letter to Kyle Samuel Crichton from Mildred Wohlforth.
Princeton University Library
Feb 28, 1937
Kyle Samuel Crichton, May 14, 1937 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
May 14, 1937
Kyle Samuel Crichton, May 12, 1937 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
May 12, 1937
Kyle Samuel Crichton, Feb 12, 1937 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Feb 12, 1937
Kyle Samuel Crichton, March 2, 1937 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
March 2, 1937
Kyle Samuel Crichton, April 16, 1936 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
April 16, 1936
Kyle Samuel Crichton, March 18, 1936 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
March 18, 1936
Kyle Samuel Crichton, Feb 9, 1936 Letter Letter to Mildred Wohlforth from Kyle Samuel Crichton.
Princeton University Library
Feb 9, 1936
As Much As I Dare by Mildred Gilman Autobiographical Essay Autobiographical Essay describing the publishing world of the time.
Princeton University Library
(undated, late in life)
"Diving Hazards Undergone by Girl Scribe," New York Evening Journal, 1930 Article Newspaper Article, New York Evening Journal
Princeton University Library
February 1930
Mildred Gilman Prepares for Dive, Photos for New York Evening Journal, Feb 1930 Photographs Photos taken during the events described in the article "Diving Hazards Undergone by Girl Scribe" in the Evening Journal, 1930.
Princeton University Library
February 1930
"Woman Reporter in the 1930s" Photographs Accompanying text: "Arrival of Sir Thomas Lipton in New York Harbor in 1930 for his third attempt to capture America's Cup. Flanked by Police Commissioner Grover Whalen, the Mayor's Official Greeter, Miss Gilman-- the only female in sight-- is being told by Sir Thomas who had impaired hearing, to come to his hotel room that afternoon for better answers to all her questions."
Princeton University Library
1930s (exact date unknown)
Photo of Mildred and Robert Wohlforth Photograph Photograph of Mildred Gilman Wohlforth, with her second husband Robert Wohlforth.
Princeton University Library 
 date unknown
Mildred Gilman with unknown woman Photograph Mildred Gilman in a publishing office with an unknown woman.
 Princeton University Library
 date unknown
Portrait of Mildred Gilman Wohlforth Photograph Posed portrait of Mildred Gilman Wohlforth.
 Princeton University Library
 date unknown
Mildred Gilman Wohlforth with Shirley Temple Photograph Accompanying text: "The greatest movie box office attraction of 1936, Shirley Temple, outside her 20th Century Fox Studio dressing room after her heart-to-heart interview with Mildred Gilman"
 Princeton University Library
 1936
Margaret Sanger Letter, Jan 1953 Letter A letter between Margaret Sanger and Mildred Wohlforth regarding an article on the Indian Conference.
 Princeton University Library
January 30, 1953
Margaret Sanger: Back from India Article Mildred Gilman Wohlforth article describing the overseas efforts of Margaret Sanger in providing birth control and education in India and Japan.
 Princeton University Library
February 21, 1953
Eleanor Roosevelt Letter, 1938 Letter Letter to Mildred from Eleanor Roosevelt commenting on her recent book on divorce.
 Princeton University Library
August 29, 1938
Eleanor Roosevelt Letter, Sept 1929 Letter Letter to Mildred from Eleanor Roosevelt declining membership in a committee.
Princeton University Library
September 18, 1929
Eleanor Roosevelt Letter, 1950 Letter Letter to Mildred regarding a recent book.
Princeton University Library
March 17, 1950
Planned Parenthood Letter, Feb 1956 Letter Letter to Mildred in her capacity at planned parenthood regarding the publication of an article about birth control.
Princeton University Library
February 8, 1956
Planned Parenthood Letter, Nov 1949 Letter Letter from Mildred in her capacity at planned parenthood regarding a film on the dangers of having children in quick succession and the benefits of birth control and other planned parenthood business.
Princeton University Library
November 18, 1949
New Yorker Letter from H.W. Rose, Jan 1946 Letter Correspondence from the New Yorker to Mildred regarding article submission and solicitation.
Princeton University Library
January 16, 1946
New Yorker Letter from William Maxwell, April 1943 Letter Correspondence from the New Yorker to Mildred regarding article submission and solicitation.
Princeton University Library
April 20, 1943
New Yorker Letter from St. C. McKelway, 1938 Letter Correspondence from the New Yorker to Mildred regarding article submission and solicitation.
Princeton University Library
March 17, 1938
New York Times Letter, 1979 Letter Letter to the New York Times from Mildred to determine interest in an article on the 1929 market crash.
Princeton University Library
October 16, 1979
New York Times Letter, October 1979 Letter
Letter to Mildred from the New York, expressing disinterest in an article on the 1929 market crash.
Princeton University Library
October 29, 1979
New York Times Telegrams 1936 Telegrams Telegram from the New York Times regarding a deadline.
Princeton University Library
January 20 1936
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, March 1928 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
March 8, 1928
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, Nov 1928 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
November 6, 1928
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, Nov 12 1928 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
November 12, 1928
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, Dec 13, 1928 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
Dec 13, 1928
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, May 18, 1929 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
May 18, 1929
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas, Aug 14, 1929 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
August 14, 1929
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, Oct 17, 1930 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
October 17, 1930
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, Feb 25, 1931 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
February 25, 1931
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, March 4, 1931 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
March 4, 1931
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, Nov 23, 1927 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
November 23, 1929
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, Nov 22, 1927 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
November 22, 1927
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, Nov 13, 1927 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
November 13, 1927
Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken, Oct 14, 1927 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. L. Mencken regarding article publication and ideas.
Princeton University Library
October 14, 1927
Birth Control-- Hush-hush Subject Article Article by Mildred Wohlforth regarding birth control and family planning attitudes, law, and education.
Princeton University Library
March 31, 1947
The Best Methods of Birth Control Article Article by Mildred Wohlforth regarding commonly asked birth control and family planning questions.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
Babies Should Be Planned Article Article by Mildred Wohlforth regarding birth control and family planning.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
Babies: Quantity or Quality? Article Article by Mildred Wohlforth regarding birth control and family planning.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
Abortion vs Birth Control in Japan Article Article by Mildred Wohlforth regarding birth control, family planning, and abortion in Japan.
Princeton University Library
June 9, 1956
Letter to Mildred from Frank MacShane, Oct 1978 Letter Letter to Mildred from Frank MacShane regarding information for an article about John O’Hara.
Princeton University Library
October 1, 1978
Letter to Mildred from Frank MacShane, Aug 1978 Letter Letter to Mildred from Frank MacShane regarding information for an article about John O’Hara.
Princeton University Library
August 1, 1978
Letter to Mildred from Frank MacShane, July 1978 Letter Letter to Mildred from Frank MacShane regarding information for an article about John O’Hara.
Princeton University Library
July 11, 1978
Letter to Mildred from H. Davis (aka Dickie), April 1931 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. Davis (aka Dickie) on her movies (probably sob sister) and personal matters.
Princeton University Library
April 1931
Letter to Mildred from H. Davis (aka Dickie), May 1933 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. Davis (aka Dickie) on publishing and some personal matters.
Princeton University LIbrary
May 11, 1933
Letter to Mildred from H. Davis (aka Dickie), July 1933 Letter Letter to Mildred from H. Davis (aka Dickie) on publishing and some personal matters.
Princeton University Library
July 15, 1933
"Are You Frigid" from Mademoiselle Magazine, Feb 1952 Article Article by Mildred on sex, sexual satisfaction for women and the idea of being “frigid” as well as changes in attitude on these topics.
Princeton University Library
February 1952
"The Accidental Life of Mildred Evans Gilman Wohlforth" Autobiographical Essay Autobiographical essay on Mildred’s various accidents and injuries throughout her life.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
"Not Guilty" Autobiographical Essay Somewhat satirical autobiographical essay by Mildred about two incidents of being falsely accused on crimes, once in America and once in Nazi Germany. The German incident came during her trip there to interview Göring and Hitler.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
"The Low-Down" Autobiographical Essay Somewhat autobiographical essay with tips on how to succeed as a female reporter.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
"No one ever follows my good advice- why?" Article Co-written article by Mildred and a doctor on giving advice and marriage.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
"The No Baby Pill" Article Article by Mildred Wohlforth regarding birth control and family planning, attitudes and taboos.
Princeton University Library
September, year unknown
"Margaret Sanger, Birth Control, and World Peace" in The Humanist Article Pamphlet by Mildred Wohlforth regarding birth control, family planning, and overpopulation.
Princeton University Library
1953
"Do We Welcome Babies, Making it Safer to be Born" Article Article by Mildred Wohlforth regarding birthing practice in America and the rest of the world and ways to make babies healthier.
Princeton University Library
March 1944
Planned Parenthood Press Release Press Release Correspondence from Mildred regarding planned parenthood affairs
Princeton University Library
 date unknown
"Faces" Autobiographical essay Autobiographical essay about the various people Mildred has met and written about over the years in cases of murder, kidnapping, and shipwrecks among others.
Princeton University Library
 date unknown
"Extended vs. Nuclear" Essay Essay by Mildred about the idea of families in America with some autobiographical details.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
"A Doctor Talks to Wives... A Frank Advice Column" Article Advice column by Mildred about doctor’s advice on marriage.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
"Frank Answers to Bride's Questions" Article Advice column by Mildred with advice for new brides.
Princeton University Library
June, year unknown
"Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World" Essay Essay by Mildred about Eleanor Roosevelt and her experiences going to a White House party at her invitation.
Princeton University Library
Unknown
Mildred Gilman Profile, Connecticut Magazine, 1983 Profile A Profile in Connecticut Magazine describing the life and career of Mildred Gilman Wohlforth.
Wohlforth family collection
June 1983
Gilman: A Star Reporter's Own Story, Modern Living, 1985
Profile A Profile in Modern Living, The News- Time, describing the life and career of Mildred Gilman Wohlforth. Wohlforth family collection February 7, 1985
'Sob Sister' Looks Back Profile A Profile describing the life and career of Mildred Gilman Wohlforth.
Wohlforth family collection
November 15, 1987
"Fond Memories of Eleanor Roosevelt" Article Retrospective article describing Mildred Wohlforth's experiences with Eleanor Roosevelt.
Wohlforth family collection
 date unknown
Mildred Wohlforth Posed with Telephone Photograph Posed photo with telephone
Princeton University Library
date unknown
Publicity Photo of Mildred Gilman with Sons Publicity card Accompanying text: "The author of Divide By Two (published by Harcourt, Brace & Co.) at her home in Connecticut with two of her three sons, Timothy (left) and Eric (right).
 Princeton University Library
 date unknown
Publicity Photo of Mildred Gilman with Son James Gilman, Jr. Publicity card Accompanying Text: "A new photograph of James Gilman, Jr., and his mother, Mrs. Mildred Gilman, whose new book, Headlines, published by Horace Liveright, reveals "a wise and beautiful talent," according to Christopher Morley.
Princeton University Library
date unknown
"What can YOU do about Comic Books?" Article Article published in Family Circle Magazine discussing parental concerns about comic books and their effects on children.
Wohlforth family collection
February 1949
"Margaret Sanger: Back from India," The Nation, 1953 Article Mildred Gilman Wohlforth article describing the overseas efforts of Margaret Sanger in providing birth control and education in India and Japan.
Princeton University Library
February 21, 1953
"Chair is Butchery, Says Fiend," Evening Graphic, Murder Case Article, 1929 Article Reporting and photos from the "Torch Killer" case, for which Mildred Wohlforth was a key reporter. Mildred worked closely with the killer's wife Mrs. Henry Colin Campbell as staff reporter for the Evening Journal.
Princeton University Library
June 14, 1929
Mildred Wohlforth with Eleanor Roosevelt at Barnum and Bailey's Circus Photograph Accompanying Text: "Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt insisted that only women newspaper correspondents be assigned to cover and report upon her many government and political activities. This was a boon to female reporters and they were quick to take advantage of it. Shown in this photo is Mildred Gilman, upper right, beside Alice Longworth and daughter, Pauline, at a Washington performance of Barnum and Bailey's circus with Mrs. Roosevelt and her two grandchildren, Sistie and Buzzy Dall."
Princeton University Library
date unknown