Edith and Grace Abbott Papers

Description

The Edith and Grace Abbott Papers document the lives of University of Chicago alumna sisters. Edith Abbott resided in Hull-House from 1901-1920. She was a dean and an Associate Director of the Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy at the University of Chicago. Grace Abbott was the first director of the Immigrant's Protective League, and headed the Child Labor Division of the United States Children's Bureau. Both taught public welfare at the University of Chicago. The papers contain both professional and personal correspondence, lecture notes, speeches, articles, radio broadcasts, and scrapbooks.

Rights

Cleared

Alternative Title

Edith and Grace Abbott Papers

Documents in this collection

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Addams updates Abbott on some health issues and asks her to pass along some information to her mother.

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Seligman sends Wald word about the appointment of a woman to direct the U.S. Children's Bureau.

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Addams and Rosenwald write Wald that they believe Julia Lathrop is the best candidate for appointment as head of the United States Children's Bureau.

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Addams writes Wald about her preference for Julia Lathrop to become the head of the United States Children's Bureau.

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Pethick-Lawrence writes Addams about arranging a visit with her in Chicago.

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Addams updates Abbott on her campaign writing and wishes she and her sister were with her.

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Addams wishes Abbott well upon hearing of her accident.

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Addams received Lathrop's letter about the Woman's Athletic Club. Addams has also met with a presidential adviser for lunch.

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Lathrop and Wald would like Addams to write an article on appropriations for the Ladies' Home Journal.

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Lathrop asks Addams to meet with a visiting scholar interested in women's vocational education.

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Wylie asks Abbott if Addams would be able to speak at Vassar College.

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Addams asks Abbott to hand to printing of a pamphlet and discusses a workshop at Hull-House.

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Addams approves of Abbott's idea to combine peace conferences to increase publicity.

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Addams discusses Raymond Robins' assignment in Russia and Hull-House affairs.

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Addams congratulates Abbott on her excellent book reviews and promises information on Colonel House.

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Addams introduces Jacquelin Bertillon to Julia Lathrop in hopes to gain her help with the juvenile court system.

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Abbott returned a letter Addams's secretary sent about a job position.

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Addams asks Abbott's opinion on writing a preface to a book.

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Addams thanks Lathrop for her donation to The Hague Conference and hopes to see her in New York.

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Jackson tells members that he will miss the next meeting and sends information about the Cleveland Conference; he also speaks of the work of William Parker as secretary.
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Lavery tells Addams that Grace Abbott will respond to her letter when she returns to the city.