This small collection of the Blake Family Papers dates from 1872 to 1958 and consists of material relating to Lillie Devereux Blake and her daughter, Katherine Devereux Blake. The papers of Lillie Devereux Blake include a detailed list of the principal events of her life, correspondence, printed material by and about her, writings (speeches, articles, clippings), and a scrapbook. Correspondence includes incoming letters from Matilda Joslyn Gage (circa 1880s) and outgoing letters to Isabel Howland (1892-98). Her writings include public statements regarding the National Legislative League, articles on woman's position and suffrage, and appeals to legislation for the approval of women's suffrage. A scrapbook kept by Lillie Devereux Blake between 1872-75 contains newspaper clippings of articles on woman's position, in addition to miscellaneous and unrelated topics. The papers of Katherine Devereux Blake include a small number of speeches, clippings, autobiographical and historical notes, and correspondence. Notable correspondents include John Dewey, Anita Pollitzer, and James Shotwell.