James H. Tufts Papers

Description

Contains correspondence, teaching materials, manuscripts of sermons and addresses, letters of recommendation, a bibliography, Tufts' incomplete memoirs, minutes, pamphlets, drafts of legislation, and photographs. Subjects relate to the teaching of philosophy, women in academia, the early years of the University of Chicago, the city Club of Chicago, housing conditions in Chicago, and Illinois social reform legislation. Correspondents include Mathilde Castro, John Dewey, and George Herbert Mead.

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Cleared

Alternative Title

James H. Tufts Papers

Documents in this collection

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Tufts asks Addams to head a child labor committee in order to secure three measures.