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Debate on Child Labor, November 13, 1911 (excerpts)

Addams debates the issue of child labor on the stage with Norman Hapgood, Agnes Repplier, and Otis Skinner at the Contemporary Club in Philadelphia.

Hapgood explains to Addams why Levinson's employment is no longer viable.

Hapgood writes Addams, asking her to write an article for Collier's about Chicago politics before the municipal election.

Hapgood asks Addams to write ocassional articles on subjects of her own choosing for Collier's.

Hapgood thanks Addams for her letter and invites her to contribute to Colliers.

Hapgood gives his opinion on Addams' influence in the recent election and asks her to visit the east sometime.

Hapgood writes Addams about his thoughts on the African-American vote in the upcoming election.

Inspired by Addams' statement in a newspaper, Hapgood asks for an article on women's fashion.

Hapgood relates a telegram he received from John Dewey and requests Levinson's input.

Hapgood praises Russian-American Relations as a boon to newspapermen.

Kellogg and Hapgood ask Addams to support an effort to get a new trial for Sacco and Vanzetti.