Richard T. Ely Papers

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Richard T. Ely Papers

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Addams updates Ely on her progress on Democracy and Social Ethics.

Ely encourages Addams to continue working on Democracy and Social Ethics and to send him a general description of it for advance publication.

Addams discusses the upcoming visit of Peytr Kropotkin and asks if Ely can arrange any lectures for him in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ely discusses Peytr Kropotkin's upcoming lectures and discusses Kropotkin's "Fields, Factories and Workshops," and its publication.

Ely suggests that Peytr Kropotkin stay at his home while he is in Madison, Wisconsin, and updates Addams on Anna Ely's medical condition.

Addams tells Ely that Peytr Kropotkin will stay with Ely in Madison, Wisconsin, and remarks on Kropotkin's health.

Addams reports that work on the book moves slowly and comments on John A. Hobson's Imperialism: A Study.

Ely writes Addams about using Enella Benedict's art to illustrate his article in Harper's Monthly.

Addams writes Ely with suggests for possible candidates to work at a settlement.

Ely writes Addams about publication of an article of his in Harper's Monthlyand about an art show that featured Enella Benedict.

Addams sends Ely contact information for potential settlement leaders and discusses the publication of an article.

Ely writes Addams about publishing an article that mentions her book, Democracy and Social Ethics.

Ely asks for advice on approaching Helen Culver for funding for his investigation of Industrial Democracy.

Addams discusses possible sources of funding for Ely's study.

Ely discusses several possibilities for funding his study and asks Addams for help.

Addams discusses arranging visits with Emil Hirsch and Stanley McCormick when Ely is in town.

Richard T. Ely writes to Jane regarding publication dates for Newer Ideals of Peace.

Addams encloses Stanley McCormick's positive response (not found) to Ely's proposal.

Addams responds to Ely and agrees to announce the publication of Newer Ideals of Peace.

Ely asks Addams for any information about an introduction to Stanley McCormick and for advice on whether he should approach Mrs. Lloyd.

Addams reports that she was not able to secure a meeting for Ely with Stanley McCormick and encloses a telegram from him.

McCormick agrees to join the National Child-Labor Committee and explains that he has not made a decision yet about Richard T. Ely's request.

Addams congratulates Ely on news from Stanley McCormick, remarks that she has been ill, and discusses her upcoming trip.

Ely congratulates Addams on the LL.D. from the University of Wisconsin.

Addams asks about Victor Lawson, and recommends Emily Balch to Ely as one of the "ablest and most level-headed women I know."

Addams sends Ely a copy of her University of Chicago Convocation address to show how her book is coming along.

Ely compliments Addams on her address and is grateful that she feels he has influenced her.

Ely explains to Addams the reasons why the University of Wisconsin should acquire the papers left by Mr. McNeill.

Addams writes to Ely hoping Wisconsin University gets the McNeill papers.

Addams writes to Ely about her new book.

Addams asks Ely to proofread the manuscript for her book following Democracy and Social Ethics.

Ely notes that George Brett had asked about Addam's lecture route for promoting Democracy and Social Ethics.

Ely has just returned home and assures Addams that he will proofread her manuscript forNewer Ideals of Peace.

Addams writes to Ely about sending her manuscript forNewer Ideals of Peace in to The Macmillan Company, and summarizes for him a letter they sent her.

Ely urges Addams not to delay the publication of Newer Ideals of Peace for fear that it would lose something of the spirit of the work.

Ely gives a detailed account of his finds while proofreading Addams'The Newer Ideals of Peace.

Ely asks Addams' advice about funding for Original Documents on Labor and Industry.

Addams responds that she has contacted Helen Culver about Ely's request but is not hopeful about Victor Lawson's willingness to support the project.

Addams thanks Ely for reading over her manuscript forThe Newer Ideals of Peace.

Addams thanks Ely for proofing her manuscript ofThe Newer Ideals of Peace.

Ely asks Addams about her progress on Newer Ideals of Peace, advising that it should not be published near the presidential election.

Addams sends Ely a newspaper clipping that prematurely announced her honorary degree.

Addams reports to Ely about her lack of progress on her book,Democracy and Social Ethics,because of activities at Hull-House.

Ely explains to Addams that he will write a series of articles forHarper's Weeklyand describes an idea to her for his next article.

Ely chides Addams for her use of split infinitives.

Ely asks Addams to help find a job for Rosa M. Perdue at the Charity Organization Society.

Addams writes Ely about her manuscript for Democracy and Social Ethicsand delays in writing.

Ely agrees with Brett and Addams on a new publication date ofNewer Ideals of Peaceand hopes the message is recieved well.

Ely writes to Alice Hamilton to inform Addams of what she needs to wear at her honorary degree ceremony.

Ely follows up with Hamilton in regards to what Addams needs to receive her honorary doctorate from the University of Wisconsin.