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Addams discusses English settlement work at the Kenwood Evangelical Church.

Addams's eulogy for Gordon Dewey, the son of her friends John and Dewey. This version, which is likely the one she delivered at a memorial for the boy at Hull-House, is shortened from her original draft.

Gleason discusses a dinner he had with Jane Addams in a letter to his mother.

At the Lincoln Center, Addams and others speak in memory of Colonel John A. Davis. This excerpt is part of a larger article and only Addams' words are included.

Addams speaks at the American Hospital Association convention and advocates for equal care, regardless of a patient's social or economic status.

In a speech at Carnegie Music Hall, Addams discusses immigrants to America and the work ethic of Chicago immigrants.

Addams discusses the benefits of suffrage and how the vote will benefit immigrant women living in tenement houses. This lecture was made before the Ethical Culture Society at New Century Hall in Philadelphia on March 14, 1908 and published later.

Addams discusses poor women in Chicago and their need for suffrage at a meeting of the College Equal Suffrage Society at Boston University on March 21. The excerpt was published later.

Addams speaks for the value of immigrants to American society. This article was drawn from a speech.

Addams points out the hypocrisy in women who ridicule suffragists.

A portion of Addams' speech from the Second Annual Peace Conference on May 4, 1909 about what women have done that have earned them suffrage.

Addams tells a story to illustrate the danger of looking at the struggle for women's rights through rose-colored glasses.

Newspaper report of Addams' speech at the conference of Charities and Correction in St. Louis discussing state of charitable work.

Newspaper report of Addams' speech on the need for entertainments among the poor in Chicago. The speech was given for the Sunday Evening Club.

Summary of Addams' arguments for child welfare and the role of settlements. Portions of the article summarizing other speakers were not included.

In a report on her testimony before the Illinois Senate Judiciary committee, Addams argues that life on the stages poses dangers to child actors.

Addams speaks at the Chicago Credit Men's Association about the dangers of unregulated dance halls for Chicago's youth.

Addams argues that if children have a chance to play outside they are less likely to become criminals.

Newspaper report of an Addams' statement about the causes of violent labor actions being antiquated laws.

Addams discusses women's suffrage and the importance of it in American society at a speech to the Wisconsin Assembly on January 25.

Report of Addams' speech in Milwaukee, that discusses the plight of prostitutes in a society when only men can vote. 

A newspaper report of Addams's speech to the Milwaukee branch of the Wisconsin Woman Suffrage Association, which  uses humor to render the male arguments against woman suffrage absurd. A version of this speech was later published in the Ladies' Home Journal.

A newspaper report of Addams' speech in New York on "The Church and the Social Evil."

A newspaper report of Addams' speech in New York entitled "The Church and the Social Evil."

A newspaper report of Addams' April 23 speech at Carnegie Hall entitled "The Church and the Social Evil," published on May 13.

A newspaper report of Addams' speech before the Civic and Commerce Association in which she discusses the benefits of social centers.

Addams writes to Frank Buchman thanking him for the flowers he sent to Hull House.

Addams notes that Theodore Roosevelt was "wabbly" on woman's suffrage and she is not proud of her efforts in converting him to the cause.

Newspaper report of Addams's speech before the Sunday Evening Club discussing new ideas about how to promote peace.

Newspaper report and cartoon of Addams seconding the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt at the Progressive Party Convention.

In a newspaper interview, Addams offers her reasons for supporting the Progressive Party and Theodore Roosevelt.

Addams advocates for the education of young children alongside Young in the form of vocational training.

Addams argues for a woman's right to vote.

Addams et al. ask Washington to join the American Association for Labor Legislation campaign.

Addams recounts a story depicted in a children's play at Hull-House, which she offers as an allegory about the importance of women in society.

Addams comments on the minimum wage for women while in New York, arguing that women workers in Chicago should earn between $8-10.

Addams discusses the exploitation of prison labor and its effects on inmates' families.

Addams seeks Washington's aid in a campaign for labor regulations.

Addams declines nomination for mayoral race in Chicago.

Addams speaks about her trip to the Middle East and the Zionism that was flourishing at the time during her visit to Jerusalem. She concludes that the suffrage movement has become universal.

Addams speaks at the National Convention of Women about the benefits of suffrage for women in America.

Addams explains why she will not join the Emmeline Pankhurst welcome committee.

Addams discusses unwelcome letters written to her and her efforts to have them stopped.

Addams urges new women voters in Chicago to vote nonpartisan in local elections.

Addams argues that women's colleges should train women for public service.

Addams urges women in Chicago to register to vote.

Addams speaks before the Advertisers' Club of an incident that happened at Hull-House.

Portions of Addams's address to NAWSA meeting held in Washington, D. C. in which she highlights impact of women voters abroad.

Addams offers rationales for woman suffrage at Carnegie Hall.

Addams discusses the juvenile crime rate in Chicago.

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