Stetten, Alice Mayer, 1887-1972

Alice Mayer was born in New York City on November 19, 1882 and educated by tutors and in private schools. She married a surgeon, DeWitt Stetten, and until World War II spent summers with him in their home on the Yugoslav island of Korcul. A life-long New York City resident, she travelled extensively and was fluent in several languages. Alice Mayer Stetten served as the convener of the International Relations and Peace section of the International Council of Women, which she--along with Rose Parsons--revitalized after World War II. In addition to her work with the ICW Stetten served as Vice-president of the National Council of Women, as Director of the American Council Nationalities Service and the Carrie Chapmann Catt Memorial Fund, and participated in a variety of other organizations committed to bettering international relations. Stetten died on October 7, 1972.

From the guide to the Alice Mayer Stetten Papers MS 153., 1930-1972, (Sophia Smith Collection)

Civic leader; Pacifist; Philanthropist; International relations specialist.

Born Alice Mayer, New York City, 1882; educated in private schools; married DeWitt Stetten, surgeon. Travelled extensively; convener of the International Relations and Peace section of the International Council of Women; Vice-president, National Council of Women; Director, American Council Nationalities Service; Director, Carrie Chapmann Catt Memorial Fund; and participated in a variety of other organizations committed to bettering international relations.

From the description of Papers, 1930-1972. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 49523080