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Jane Addams to Sarah Alice Addams Haldeman, March 6, 1914

Addams updates Haldeman about her travels and about some clippings she sent to her sister.

Statements on Wilson Administration, December 16, 1913

A news account of Addams' criticism of President Wilson on woman suffrage and affirmation of her membership in the Progressive Party.

Politics Woman Suffrage

International Peace and Law, July 1, 1914

Wallace provides an overview of his plan for compulsory world peace.

Government Law Politics

What Theodore Roosevelt Says About the Minimum Wage, ca. August 1912

A postcard summarizing the Progressive Party stance on establishing minimum wage commissions to ensure that people can earn a living wage.

Labor Politics

What Theodore Roosevelt Says on the Eight-Hour Day, ca. August 1912

A postcard summarizing the Progressive Party stand on labor reform.

Labor

What Theodore Roosevelt Says on Equal Suffrage, ca. August 1912

A promotional postcard urging women to vote for the Progressive Party because it stands for woman suffrage.

Politics Woman Suffrage

Theodore Roosevelt's Labor Record, ca. August 1912

An eight-page pamphlet summarizing Roosevelt's political record on labor.

Child Labor Labor Legislation Manufacturing Politics

Progressive Party Pamphlet, ca. August 5, 1912

Produced to appeal to woman voters, this Progressive Party pamphlet includes Jane Addams' nomination speech, a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Addams, the party plank on equal suffrage, and the party's plans for democratic rule and social and industrial justice.

Lectures Politics Social Reform Woman Suffrage

Voting Reminder, ca. August 1912

A reminder to register to vote and listing of candidates for the trustees of the State University, an election which Illinois women were allowed to vote. Also includes biographical information about the candidates.

Education Illinois

Samuel McCune Lindsay to George Foster Peabody, September 13, 1912

Lindsay provides names of potential members to work on a Federal Commission on Industrial Relations.

Industry Labor Meetings Memberships

Edward Clark Marsh to Jane Addams, September 11, 1912

Marsh asks Addams when she will write her next book.

Books Requests

Note on Bank Balance, September 11, 1912

The balance of a bank account.

Finances

Sarah Alice Addams Haldeman to Matthew B. Marvin, October 10, 1913

Haldeman directs the sale of Jane Addams' property in Stevenson County to Freeman Keene.

Family Finances Property

Sarah Alice Addams Haldeman to Matthew A. Marvin, October 20, 1913

Haldeman discusses contracts and corporations with Marvin regarding Addams family properties.

Family Finances Property

Frances Alice Kellor to Jane Addams, September 11, 1912

Kellor conveys a message saying women in Colorado desire for Addams to come campaign with other lady speakers.

Requests Woman Suffrage

Harriet Taylor Upton to Jane Addams, September 10, 1912

Upton hopes that Addams can come help her campaign from losing ground in Ohio.

Politics Requests Woman Suffrage

Frances Alice Kellor to Jane Addams, September 10, 1912

Kellor thinks that it would be a good idea for Addams to have a conference with Progressive leaders.

Conferences Requests

Jane Addams et al. to Booker T. Washington, February 13, 1913

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

Labor Legislation Politics Requests

Commentary on Jane Addams Letter, June 12, 1912

The Mirror publishes Addams' letter of May 4 and criticizes Addams support for censoring motion pictures.

Criticism Free Speech Theater

Jane Addams to Editor, New York Dramatic Mirror, May 4, 1912

Addams questions the Mirror's coverage of her views on theater, asking to know the source of their reporting.

Criticism Requests Theater Woman Suffrage

Sophonisba P. Breckinridge for Jane Addams to Elmer E. Hubbard, August 21, 1912

Breckinridge notes that Addams will consider the views sent by Hubbard.

Public Opinion

Virgil V. McNitt to Oscar K. Davis, August 1912

McNitt asks Davis to try to persuade Addams to write a series of articles on the Progressive Party's platforms.

Journalism Requests

Isaac Arthur Abt to Jane Addams, July 3, 1912

Abt tells Addams that he would have provided ' free medical treatment for her adopted grandchildren because of the contributions Addams made in improving the lives of all children.

Family Health Praise

Jane Addams to Charles E. Hulbert, May 28, 1911

Addams forwards a letter from Theodore Sachs to Hulbert.

Family

Ida Josephine Cole Scott et al. to Jane Addams, June 14, 1906

Scott's Committee on Observation on Limited Segregation reports to the Chicago Board of Education that educating boys and girls in the same manner does not appear to be the best policy, and requests time for continued study.

Education Gender Roles Requests Research

Eustace Sutherland Campbell Percy to Victor Luitpold Berger, October 22, 1910

Percy hopes to reschedule an appointment with Berger and encloses a letter from Addams introducing him.

Meetings Requests

Opportunities for Women, July 29, 1914

Addams speaks about women college graduates and their role in public reform.

Education Gender Roles Woman Suffrage

The Larger Aspects of the Woman's Movement, November 1914

Addams details the many reasons why it is important that women be given the right to vote, and of how the suffrage movement is not just found in Western nations, but globally.

Child Labor Child Welfare Crime Enforcement Employment England Feminism Finland Gender Roles Industry Morality Philanthropy Politics Social Reform Social Welfare Woman Suffrage Women's Rights Writings

Preface to Safeguards for City Youth at Work and at Play, September 3, 1914

Addams's galley proof for the preface to Safeguards for City Youth at Work and at Play, praising the book and explaining why it should be consulted concerning matters of child welfare.

Child Labor Child Welfare Civil Service Philanthropy Public Health Public Opinion Sanitation Writings

Speech to City Club Luncheon, November 7, 1913

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

Politics Social Welfare Woman Suffrage

Statement on Henry Leunker, October 29, 1913

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

Crime Love Requests

Statement on Militant Suffrage, October 15, 1913

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

Woman Suffrage

Speech to the National Council of Women Voters, August 15, 1913

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

Lectures Social Work Woman Suffrage

Who is to Blame for Child Labor?, July 23, 1914

Addams, discussing the main reasons for why child labor is wrong, how it came to be, and who can be blamed for it.

Child Labor Child Welfare Children Industry Legislation Manufacturing Poverty Writings

A Modern Devil Baby, July 1914

Addams uses the story of the devil-baby to discuss how the beliefs in fairy tales are still an influencing factor in people's thinking.

Children Ethnic Groups Hull-House Immigrants Writings

Tribute to Frank A. Hutchins, May 20, 1914 (fragment)

A stenographer's transcript of a tribute by Addams given at the memorial for Frank Hutchins.

Eulogies Lectures Settlement Movement Tributes

Youth and Play: A Neglected Duty of the Cities, May 9, 1914

Addams argues that there needs to be more recreation for young people to keep them away from vice.

Child Welfare Public Health Recreation Writings

Secretary to Jane Addams to George W. Ochs, December 1, 1913

Addams is unable to contribute an article to the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

Requests Writings

Jane Addams Tells Why, August 9, 1912

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

Politics Woman Suffrage

Nominating Speech for Theodore Roosevelt, August 9, 1912

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

Cartoons Lectures Politics

Speech to the Civic and Commerce Association, May 1, 1912 (excerpts)

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

Lectures Recreation Social Work Urban Planning

The Church and the Social Evil, April 23, 1912 (excerpts)

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

Lectures Prostitution Religion

Statement on Theodore Roosevelt, May 11, 1912

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.

Lectures Woman Suffrage

Newer Aspects of the Peace Movement, May 19, 1912 (excerpts)

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

Economics Lectures Military Peace War

The Church and the Social Evil, April 23, 1912

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

Lectures Prostitution Religion Women's Rights

The Church and the Social Evil, April 23, 1912 (excerpts)

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

Lectures Prostitution Religion

Speech at Wisconsin State Assembly, January 25, 1912 (excerpts)

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

Lectures Woman Suffrage Women's Rights

Statement on Labor Actions, January 2, 1912

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

Anarchism Crime Labor Legislation

Raymond Robins to Jane Addams, November 11, 1914

Robins thanks Addams for her work in the Progressive Party during the past election.

Praise Thanks

William Ziegler Nourse to Jane Addams, November 10, 1914

Nourse tells Addams that the Hull House Players decided to donate all their money to Hull House after disbanding.

Finances Hull-House Requests

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