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Jane Addams to Anita McCormick Blaine, May 23, 1903
Addams invites Blaine to a private meeting of nurses, settlement folk and members of the Board of Charities to discuss the Board of Health's clinical service trial.
Statement on Civil Service Hiring, April 4, 1904 (excerpts)
Addams discusses the procedure for hiring civil servants in the light of Charles B. Ball's appointment of sanitary inspector.
Probation Work Under Civil Service, March 17, 1906
Addams discusses the experiences of Chicago probation officers and the profession of civil service.
Fremont Older to Jane Addams, April 2, 1910
Fremont Older writes a letter to Jane Addams about her book, Democracy and Social Ethics, and how it relates to the current situation in San Francisco.
John Bertram Andrews to Jane Addams to January 6, 1912
Andrews informs Addams that she has been elected to a committee of the American Association for Labor Legislation, which will form the American Section of the International Association on Unemployment.
The Humanitarian Value of Civil Service, March 22, 1912 (draft)
Addams discusses the weakness of civil service as a force for humanitarianism, detailing the shortcomings of the public takeover of efforts that were previously in the domain of private individuals and charities.
The Humanitarian Value of Civil Service, April 6, 1912
Addams discusses the weakness of civil service as a force for humanitarianism, detailing the shortcomings of the public takeover of efforts that were previously in the domain of private individuals and charities.
Frances Alice Kellor to Jane Addams, August 14, 1912
Kellor writes Addams to convince Lillian Wald to serve on a state committee for the Progressive Party.
Preface to Safeguards for City Youth at Work and at Play, 1914
A preface by Addams, explaining the importance of the book Safeguard for City Youth at Work and Play and matters of child welfare.
Widows and Courts: Administering the Funds to Parents Act, March 18, 1914
Addams questions the process of how pension funds are being distributed to needing families and how it needs to be handled better while criticizing the city of Chicago's government for not doing enough to help the poor.
Widows and Courts: Administering the Funds to Parents Act, March 18, 1914
Addams questions the process of how pension funds are being distributed to needing families and how it needs to be handled better while criticizing the city of Chicago's government for not doing enough to help the poor.
Preface to Safeguards for City Youth at Work and at Play, August 17, 1914
A preface by Addams for a book by Bowen, Civic Protection for Young People, explaining the importance the book it is written for, why it should be read and listened to concerning matters addressed in it.
Preface to Safeguards for City Youth at Work and at Play, September 3, 1914
Addams's galley proof for the preface to Safeguards for City Youth at Work and at Play, praising the book and explaining why it should be consulted concerning matters of child welfare.
Humanitarian Aspects of the Merit System, December 3, 1914
Addams speaks to the National Civil Service Reform League's annual meeting about the issues with the merit system in civil service.
Address on Unemployment, February 24, 1915
Addams spoke to the City Club about the unemployment crisis, explaining the role of Hull-House in providing space for public debate on the issue.
Women and Public Housekeeping, March 1915
Addams, argues for woman suffrage claiming that municipal matters are directly related to their traditional responsibilities.
Emma Pierce Cole to Jane Addams, March 6, 1915
Cole asks Addams to speak and advise on certain issues for the General Federation of Woman's Clubs. She also reports on Elizabeth Longfellow Dana's illness.
William Otis Lester to Jane Addams, February 23, 1916
Lester outlines his public service plan to Addams, which includes setting up public service leagues in every voting district that shall discuss the issue of preparedness, among other topics.
Food Conservation, October 16, 1917
Addams explores how women's clubs can help conserve food and become more active in helping the starving people of the world.
Conservation of the World's Food Supply, November 3, 1917
In this speech, Addams tells the alumnae of the University of Michigan at the Chicago College club, how they can help with the food shortage crisis by conserving food and understanding the production of food.
His Will to Righteousness, January 18, 1919
Addams discusses Theodore Roosevelt's impact on social work in a memorial article for The Survey.
Address of Miss Jane Addams at the Funeral of Mary Jane Hawes Wilmarth, August 30, 1919
Addams gives a eulogy that highlights Wilmarth's good deeds.
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