Ellen Gates Starr Papers

Description

Types of material include correspondence, writings, artwork, diaries, legal documents, photographs, printed material, memorabilia, biographical and genealogical material. They relate to Starr's personal and professional life, Jane Addams, and Hull House, and the Starr family. Of particular interest is material on Jane Addams including correspondence, photographs and biographical material.

Alternative Title

Ellen Gates Starr Papers

Documents in this collection

Adams thanks Starr for her letter and notes that their lives are entwined forever.

Addams writes to convey her sympathies and support upon the death of Starr's brother and offers to come see her and her father in Durand, Illinois.

Addams makes arrangements to visit Starr, and updates her on events at Hull House.

Addams apologies for missing a visit with Starr and urges her to take a break from nursing her newly widowed father.

Addams offers her sympathy on the death of Starrs' father and describes her work in Europe.

Addams updates Starr on her activities at the end of the conference and discusses her travels in Europe.

Addams tells Starr about her travels and impression of Indian women.