Esther Loeb Kohn Papers

Description

The collection contains personal correspondence, clippings and photographs as well as records of Chicago area social service agencies including the Immigrants Protective League, the Chicago Housing Authority, the National Child Labor Committee and Michael Reese Hospital.

Alternative Title

Esther Loeb Kohn Papers

Documents in this collection

Smith writes Kohn to confirm her stay at Hull-House.

Smith thanks Kohn for the candies she sent to her and to Jane Addams aboard ship for their journey to Egypt and offers some details of their sea voyage.

Smith invites Kohn to visit her and Jane Addams in Bar Harbor, Maine, soon.

Addams asks Abbott for a contribution to the new Hull-House Year Book.

Addams would like to meet about wages of cleaning women and is also grateful for Kohn's work with the Waukegan summer camp.

Addams trusts the staffing of Hull-House to Kohn, but designates certain tasks for specific people.

Vittum writes to Addams regarding a Children's Bureau and National Federation of Settlements study and the responsibilities of each settlement involved in this study.

Addams writes to Kohn requesting help on a matter led by Lathrop.

Addams wishes Kohn good health after an operation.

Addams apologizes to Kohn over a "slip."

Addams tells Kohn that she is finding it difficult to help the Risen boy.

Smith thanks Kohn for the roses she sent and hopes she is not coming down with influenza.

Smith thanks Kohn and describes her visit with Addams in Estes Park.

Smith asks Loeb whether Madeline Foreman should take over Hull-House's kindergarten.

Smith tells Kohn about her travels and the health of friends in Europe.

Addams tells Kohn about her recent travels and asks about things at Hull-House.

Byron gives Kohn Addams's address in Japan.

Addams sends Kohn a pamphlet that discusses the Community Chest.

Addams introduces Burgess to Esther Kohn and asks him to meet with her while she is in China.

Addams and Smith telegram Kohn with apologies for delay in sending tour suggestions and promise to mail to Tokyo.

Addams sends Kohn some materials to help her on her world trip.

Smith apologizes to Kohn for missing her sailing and sends her contacts in Japan that she and Addams recommend.

Smith asks Calhoun to welcome her friend Esther Loeb Kohn and show her around Peking.

Smith's notes that Lucy Calhoun's address can be found through the American legation.

Addams introduces to Harrison to Esther Kohn who is visiting China and asks her to show hospitality.

Addams asks Kohn to take on the chairmanship of the Illinois Joint Committee on Ratification of the Child Labor Amendment.

Addams thanks Kohn for the loan.

The League of Nations describes the work of Geneva in the committees of Traffic in Women and Child Welfare.

Ramondt-Hirschmann describes her long visit in the United States and what she learned of the peace movement there.

Addams asks Kohn to ask Augusta Rosenwald and Florence Mayer to donate to the Bowen Country Club.

Addams asks Kohn if she could represent the J. P. League as well as Hull-House at an upcoming W.I.L.P.F. conference or committee hearing.

Addams invites Kohn to a lunch with Graham Wallas.

Kelley asks Addams for suggestions of people to send a Survey article about the National Manufacturers' Association.

Addams asks Loeb if she needs more pamphlets.

Addams sends Kohn speeches from the League of Women Voters conference and reports on her travels.

Meyer sends Addams and Kohn a letter of support for the Children's Bureau.

Rosenwald asks Abbott for information about the political future of the Children's Bureau.

Abbott hopes to meet Addams in Washington and D.C. and offers her disillusionment about the fate of the Children's Bureau.

A photograph of a woman in a hat.

Todd tells Addams how he has supported Grace Abbott's candidacy for Secretary of Labor.

Addams sends Kohn information on the appointment of a new Secretary of Labor.

A report on the National Conference of Social Work's endorsement of Grace Abbott for the Secretary of Labor.

Addams sends Kohn an editorial regarding women in the Cabinet.

Addams sends Kohn a letter from Lillian Wald and discusses her travel plans.

Wald thanks Smith for a gift and tells of her travel plans.

Mack agrees to help Addams secure Grace Abbott's appointment as Secretary of Labor.

Mack gives Addams some suggestions to help Grace Abbott secure the Department of Labor position.

Robins tells Addams that she heard a rumor that a new Secretary of Labor was already selected, but supports Grace Abbott's appointment.

Lathrop updates Addams, Hamilton and Kohn about efforts to secure the Secretary of Labor position for Grace Abbott.