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Addams describes the efforts of Hull-House in a speech to the Sunset Club in Chicago.

Addams discusses the problems that charity workers face when they bring middle-class assumptions about the poor to their efforts to practically help them.

Addams discusses Scudder's opposition to Wellesley's accepting a donation from Standard Oil, and locating people to fill a position at a settlement.

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

Anderson seeks Addams' advice on hiring a new person to take over the Neighborhood House in Louisville, KY. She discusses the function of a settlement and the relationship between religion and settlement work.

Addams writes to Haldeman about the disposition of debts and taxes on Mary Linn's estate, interactions with John Linn, and her financial situation.

Addams discusses English settlement work at the Kenwood Evangelical Church.

Addams discussed the role of schools in preparing children for life in a speech at the Ethical Society.

Women argue against setting a weekly salary of $2,50 because it was not sufficient to health and well-being.

Addams and Thomas argue why boys 14 and younger should be sent to school rather than work as messengers.

Kropotkin tells Addams that he must postpone his trip to Chicago due to illness.

Addams comments on the importance of kindergarten in settlement work at the close of a convention of the International Kindergarten Union.

Addams argues that the proposed apprenticeship system needs to be remodeled before it will be effective.

Addams reports on events in New Orleans at the Methodist Missionary Conference, including attending a talk by Booker T. Washington. She also writes about changes in her travel plans and how she wishes that Smith was with her.

Addams writes Smith about her travels.

Addams disputes a claim that a settlement house based on Hull-House was to be established in Paris.

Addams comments how the streets would be safer at night if they were better lit.

Addams offers sympathy to Jewish peddlers at a meeting of the Chicago Protective League. This was excerpted from a longer article about the event.

In a speech in Chicago, Addams warns female students of their future after graduating from college.

Addams argues against Bicknell's claims that one of the top reasons that men desert their wives is due to poor cooking skills.

Addams criticizes trade schools in an address to the Chicago Institute.

Addams reports to Haldeman about her trip to St. Louis to visit Charles and Esther Hulbert after their marriage.

Addams updates Kelley about her life and their friends.

Addams comments on increasing the scope of the Women's International Labor League. This was taken from a longer news article.

Addams seeks Kelley's permission to send John Kelley with Stanley Linn on a trip to Buffalo, New York.

Addams discusses the fear that if the Housemaid's union strikes, men will take their place permanently.

Addams and Henrotin discuss the need to form a union for housewives at a meeting of the Chicago Workingwoman's Association.

Addams speaks on uplifting and empowering the experiences of domestic workers.

Addams asks the Mayor for permission to see Abraham Isaak and other anarchists arrested in the wake of the McKinley assassination.

Taylor and Addams discuss the arrest of Abraham Isaak.

Also known as The Church and the Social Problem, September 25, 1901

Addams recalls the different difficulties in creating an inviting and educational space for Italian immigrants.

Addams discusses the evils of the sweatshop system and urges women to look for the union label when shopping for goods.

Addams remarks on an altercation between Clement Pfuetzner and socialists meeting at Hull House.

Addams, Thomas, and Gunsaulus decry the proposal of H. H. Powers to exterminate the feeble-minded for the benefit of the strong.

Addams discusses Tolstoy's life and philosophy.

A summary of Addams' talk on Tolstoy and settlements, given at the First Unitarian Church in Minneapolis.

Addams comments on Judge E. F. Dunne's statement that $25 is enough for a young couple to start housekeeping. This was taken from a longer article on the topic.

Richmond gives Addams detailed feedback on her book, Democracy and Social Ethics.

Addams' gives a brief quote on New Years resolutions.

Addams speaks to the Traction Commission, representing the working people living in the 19th Ward and seeking a reduction of public transportation fares.

Deknatel writes on Addams behalf, disputing an article which states that she is in favor of lynching African-Americans.

Addams asks Skiff if the Field Museum might donate a collection of medieval textiles to the Hull-House Labor Museum.

Addams and Bodine discuss changes needed in compulsory education rules to make them more effective.

Addams dismisses comic valentines as coarse at a meeting of the Ravenswood Woman's Club.

Addams discusses the role of neighborhood centers can play in fostering community.

Addams answers questions from the audience about efforts to prevent war or national competition. The speech was given to the Daughters of the Revolution.

With Maud Booth, Addams addresses the Merchant's Club, appealing for aid in helping criminals and rescuing boys who may become criminals.

With Maud Booth, Addams addresses the Merchant's Club, appealing for aid in helping criminals and rescuing boys who may become criminals.

A description of services for John Altgeld, including quotes from Addams and Clarence Darrow's speeches.

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