Background
Barrett, Kate Waller was born on January 24, 1858 in “Clifton,” Stafford Company, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Withers and Ann Eliza (Stribling) Waller.
Barrett, Kate Waller was born on January 24, 1858 in “Clifton,” Stafford Company, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Withers and Ann Eliza (Stribling) Waller.
Educated Arlington Institute, Alexandria, Virginia. Completed course in nursing at Florence Nightingale Training School, and Saint Thomas’ Hospital, London. Doctor of Medicine Medical College of Georgia, 1892 (honorary Doctor of Science, 1894).
Robert South Barrett, 1876 (died 1896). Early became interested in philanthropic work, and has held many important positions. Vice-president and general superintendent National Florence Crittenton Mission, Washington, from 1897, and president from December 16, 1909.
Well known as a public speaker.
Delegate to Conference for Care of Delinquent Children, called by President Roosevelt, 1909. President National Council of Women.
Delegate International Council of Women, 1900, 03, 09, 13. Representative of State of Virginia National Congress of Mothers.
Vice president Conference Charities and Corrections for State of Virginia.
Appointed special representative United States Government, 1914, to investigate conditions in Europe surrounding alien women. Special representative United States Government to the San Francisco and the San Diego expns., 1915. Only woman appointed by governor of Virginia member Committee on Training Camp Activities.
National chairman National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations
Chairman woman’s committee Local Council of Defense. Delaware National Peace Conference, Zurich, 1919.
Special representative Bureau Immigration to Europe, 1919. State regent Virginia Daughters of American Revolution, 1918-1922.
Honorary president for life National Council of Women.
Honorary member National Council of Women of the Argentine. State president American Legion Auxiliary. Member board visitors College William and Mary.
Member Societe Academique Histoire Internationale.
National president American Legion Auxiliary, 1923. Home: Alexandria, Virginia.
Member Committee on Training Camp Activities. Member National Council of Women of the Argentine. Member board visitors College William and Mary.
Member Societe Academique Histoire Internationale.
Married Review.