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A New Democracy, August 21, 1902
Charles Love criticizes the tendency of employers and employees to have separate lives outside the shop door, and he seeks a new social order in which they would interact at work and outside of work.
Social Regeneration, December 24, 1903
Addams argues the lower class can only be raised up if everyone in the community takes a interest in their plight. The article appeared in multiple newspapers.
The Relation of Club Women to Social Problems, April 15, 1905 (excerpt)
In a speech before the Chicago Women's Association. Addams complains that college women are disinclined toward philanthropy.
Henry H. Midwood to Jane Addams, March 6, 1906
Midwood is studying in Amherst College and is interested in philanthropy.
The Whole Duty of Man, June 3, 1906
Addams argues that strict gender roles for mothers and fathers are not useful.
Statement on the Chicago School System, [February 1, 1907]
George H. Mead's address to the Board of Education, discussing education as a social process.
Remarks on John Rogers Commons's "Is Class Conflict in America Growing and is it Inevitable?", December 31, 1907
Addams was one of six people who commented on John R. Commons' paper at the American Sociological Society meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, in December 1907. Addams' comments were published in the proceedings.
Value of the Immigrant, April 5, 1908 (excerpt)
Addams urges the public to have a better understanding of the immigrant so as to benefit from their often unseen wisdom and culture.
Jane Addams Says that American Women are Slower, March 19, 1909
In terms of securing their rights, Addams argues that women in America lag behind their European counterparts.
Charity and Social Justice, May 19, 1910
Printed version of Addams' Presidential Address at the National Conference on Charities and Correction, held in St. Louis on May 19-26. Addams reviews the history of charity work and the challenges ahead. She gives examples from her experiences at Hull-House and others.
Charity and Social Justice, May 19, 1910
Addams' Presidential Address at the National Conference on Charities and Correction, held in St. Louis on May 19-26. Addams reviews the history of charity work and the challenges ahead. She gives examples from her experiences at Hull-House and others.
Charity and Social Justice, June 11, 1910
Printed version of Addams' Presidential Address at the National Conference on Charities and Correction, held in St. Louis on May 19-26. Addams reviews the history of charity work and the challenges ahead. She gives examples from her experiences at Hull-House and others.
Interview at the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, May 22, 1910
Addams argues that the role of women in society is broadening and will continue to expand in future.
Miss Jane Addams, 1911
A review article that includes excerpts of Addams' Twenty Years at Hull House and discusses her work at Hull-House and her contributions to Chicago.
Address to the University Settlement of New York, December 7, 1911
Addams' speech on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the University Settlement about the growth of the settlement movement.
Edward William Bok's Interview Questions, 1912
Bok's questions for a series of interviews with Jane Addams and other prominent women are intended to find an explanation for women's "unrest" and the factors that have led to their discontent.
Why Women Should Vote, February 4, 1912 (excerpt)
The Chicago Tribune published an excerpted version of Addams' speech on woman suffrage in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 23, 1912.
Civic Value of Higher Education for Women, June 6, 1912 Also known as Bryn Mawr Commencement Address, June 6, 1912
In this commencement address, Addams discusses the changes in perception of women's intelligence and argues that the time is ripe for women's intelligence to hold sway. The speech was later published in the Bryn Mawr Alumnae Quarterly.
Frank Addison Manny to Jane Addams, July 16, 1912
Manny praises Addams for her new book and discusses issues in Baltimore.
Progressive Party Pamphlet, ca. August 5, 1912
Produced to appeal to woman voters, this Progressive Party pamphlet includes Jane Addams' nomination speech, a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Addams, the party plank on equal suffrage, and the party's plans for democratic rule and social and industrial justice.
Current Legislation for Working Women, September 20, 1912
Addams argues for the implementation of a minimum wage for female workers.
Progressives' Offer to Women Workers, October 12, 1912
Addams discusses working conditions for women and advocates for a minimum wage for female workers.
Julius Rosenwald to Jane Addams, October 23, 1912
Rosenwald asks Addams for the Progressive leaders to offer statements on literacy tests for immigrants.
My Experiences as a Progressive Delegate, November 1912
Addams describes her experiences at the Progressive Party Convention, discussing how items were added to its platform, particularly labor and military planks, and its appeal to labor and women.
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