Herbert Hoover Papers

Jane Addams to Herbert Clark Hoover, April 29, 1924

Addams invites Hoover to attend a reception during the International Congress of Women.

Hoover acknowledges Addams's letter and sends it to the Executive Chairman of the Committee on Outdoor Recreation.

Addams signs a petition to Coolidge asking to restore voting rights for those prosecuted under the Espionage Act.

Hoover asks Addams to serve as a judge for an essay contest for the American Chemical Society.

Addams endorses Herbert Hoover's presidential campaign.

Hoover thanks Addams for her telegram about African-American leaders.

Addams asks Hoover whether the government plans to employ African-American social workers to ally rumors of race discrimination.

Detzer asks Richey to arrange an interview for Jane Addams and Herbert Hoover while she is in Washington.