James, Ada Lois (1876-1952)

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Jane Addams to Catharine Waugh McCulloch, January 5, 1912

Anna Howard Shaw to Jane Addams, August 16, 1912

Donation receipt, March 11, 1924

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Birth Date

1876-03-23

Death Date

1952-09-28

Birthplace

Richland Center, WI

Biographical Text

Ada L. James was born to parents that were both involved in the woman's suffrage movement, her mother being one of the founders of the Richland Center Woman's Club, and as such, James became an active suffragist as well. Her activism began in high school when she formed the Equality Club which campaigned for woman's suffrage. After graduating from high school in 1894, she became a school teacher. She was the president of the Political Equality League from 1911 to 1913, and when the organization merged with the Wisconsin Suffrage Association, James became vice president. She was also the vice-chairman of the Republican state central committee in 1922, president of the Wisconsin Woman's Progressive Association in 1923, and chairman of the Richard County children's board. James was also involved in the pacifist movement, birth control movement, and prohibition movement. In addition, she administered the David G. James Memorial Fund, which provided relief for needy families in Richland Country.

James died in 1952.

James and Addams corresponded over women's suffrage for many years. James invited Addams to speak at various rallies and meetings. She also updated Addams to the activities and improvements the Wisconsin suffrage movement was making. The pair often discussed politics and different social issues.

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Social worker

Teacher

Woman suffrage activist

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Photo: Women of Protest, Library of Congress

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DeLora, Renee

Sciancalepore, Victoria

Lichon, Sara Catherine

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Public domain

Gender

Female

First appears

1911

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“James, Ada Lois (1876-1952),” Jane Addams Digital Edition, accessed September 18, 2024, http://digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu/items/show/3788.

James, Ada Lois (1876-1952)

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Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, January 11, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, May 13, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, May 28, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, June 10, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, June 19, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, June 26, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, July 9, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, August 3, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, August 19, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, September 24, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, October 15, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, June 9, 1924

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, December 12, 1911

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, December 12, 1911

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, December 19, 1911

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, January 22, 1912

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, February 2, 1912

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, March 20, 1912

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, May 16, 1912

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, June 12 1912

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, June 26, 1912

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, June 28, 1912

Mary Rozet Smith to Ada Lois James, September 24, 1912

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, October 15, 1912

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, January 29, 1913

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, May 9, 1921

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, March 11, 1924

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, June 11, 1924

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, June 25, 1924

Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, June 30, 1924

Jane Addams to Catharine Waugh McCulloch, January 5, 1912

Anna Howard Shaw to Jane Addams, August 16, 1912

Donation receipt, March 11, 1924

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