Swarthmore College Peace Collections500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, 19081-1399

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The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is a premier research collection for material on efforts to promote peace, nonviolence, and disarmament in the United States, and around the world. Its library and archives holds extensive material dating from 1815 to the present (mostly 20th century).

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Swarthmore College Peace Collections

Documents in this collection

Williams tells Addams about another version of the "devil baby" story he heard in Pittsburgh.

Page sends a translation of a letter to Addams that she thinks will interest Addams.

Addams and group write a postcard to Kliefoth about their travels.

Nourse tells Addams that the Hull House Players decided to donate all their money to Hull House after disbanding.

A writing by Addams detailing the many reasons why it is important that women be given the right to vote, and of how the movement is not just found in Western nations, but globally.

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.

Speech given by Addams at the Biennial Convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, concerning the role women's clubs has and can further have in shaping policies.

Addams expresses why the time is now that women should be able to vote, with in regards to the social power women have which can be used for political power.

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.

Addams argues that international peace is not a failed idea, and even though World War I is in the early stages of fighting it is not too late to stop war from continuing.

Addams discusses her work with the International Congress of Women, the delegations to European leaders, and her views on the need for peace. The event was held at the Chicago Auditorium and attended by both peace activists and the general public,…

A fragmented document written by Addams, possibly a draft of a speech she would later give. In it, Addams argues how nationalistic ideas are beginning to cloud peoples judgement about the war.

Hillman thanks Addams for her support of the clothing workers of Chicago, and goes on to detail their struggle.

Addams thanks Hull for campaign materials.

A plan to publish a daily international paper in Geneva.

Addams writes to tell Leinbach that she does not have family records but advises him to contact Clara Young regarding them.

Addams forwards Thomas letters about sending relief to the Central powers.

Anna Spencer asks Addams for advice on what the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom should do now that the war is over.

Salomon asks Addams for help securing writing jobs with American periodicals.

Widegren and the Swedish branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom wish Addams a happy New Year.

Aharonian sends Balch details the suffering occurring in Armenia and asks her to support their efforts.

O'Connor sends Addams some clippings about attacks on her and Hull-House, and tells her that she is loved.

An editorial supports most of Charles Ferguson's takes on radicalism, but does not support his idea that colleges promote radicalism.

Köttgen provides information on Dusseldorf's precarious food situation.

Addams argues for peace and international understanding to help bring Europe out of the devastation of war.

Mead updates Addams on disarmament activities.

Addams tells Woods that she thinks local politicians should be invited to attend the International Congress of Women and questions the timing of the United States Section meeting.

Kennedy tells Addams that she, John Elliott, and Lillian Wald have been appointed to direct Miss Beck's study of settlements and community work in Germany.

Addams asks Woods if the Pax Special can stop in St. Louis before it arrives in Chicago and notes that fundraising is difficult.

Spencer pledges to donate $50 to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom provides a financial statement of the Fifty Thousand Dollar Fund, Pax Special, and the International Congress of Women.

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom lists expenses during the first part of the Pax Special tour.

Durkee tells Addams that Howard University is willing to host delegates from the International Congress of Women.

Affedler sends Addams a list of recent donors to the Barnett Memorial Fellowship.

The Association discusses its mission and program for providing adult higher education.

Williams offers a tribute to the late William Jennings Bryan.

Addams tells Detzer about an attack from Ferre Watkins and a reason for issues with the peace donations.

Addams requesting to send a [letter] to Dorothy Detzer.

Addams tells Dole she is pleased to sign his petition (not found).

Addams introduces Richardson to a Mrs. West who hopes to submit material.

A short excerpt from T. E. Lawrence's Revolt in the Desert that describes the effects of organized military.

Balch signs an appeal to the Government of Belgium to release August Borms from prison.

Addams sends Sheepshanks some materials (not found) and lets her know she is on her way to Hawaii.

Adams's secretary tells Lape that Addams is ill and advises her on the World Court situation.

Mariotti asks Addams to join Hull-House as a resident.

The League sends Addams a receipt for funds. sent from the United States.