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The Church and the Social Evil, 1912

A reprint of Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejection aid to "fallen" women and asks for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners.

Crime Gambling Lectures Morality Prostitution Religion

Women's Wears and the Women, 1912

This article argues that women and the factories that manufacture their clothes should understand each other better.

Business Manufacturing

Edward William Bok's Interview Questions, 1912

Bok's questions for a series of interviews with Jane Addams and other prominent women are intended to find an explanation for women's "unrest" and the factors that have led to their discontent.

Feminism Gender Roles Journalism Social Reform Woman Suffrage Women's Rights

Opening of the Exhibit, May 11, 1911

Addams' short introduction to the Child Welfare Exhibit invites the public to enjoy and learn from the exhibit. It was published in 1912.

Child Welfare Lectures Public Works

The Hull-House Labor Museum, May 16, 1911

Addams' speech at the Chicago Child Welfare Exhibit, on the Hull-House Labor Museum's exhibit. It was published in 1912.

Education Hull-House Immigrants Labor Lectures Museums

Endorsement for Alexander McCormick for Cook County Board of Commissioners, 1912

Addams praises Alexander McCormick for his experience and service to immigrants and supporting his candidacy for commissioner.

Immigrants Jobs

Frances Alice Kellor to Individual Suffragists, [1912]

Kellor encourages women to join the Progressive Party and to participate in the upcoming campaign.

Woman Suffrage

Frances Alice Kellor to Suffrage Organizations, [1912]

Kellor encourages women's organizations to join the Progressive Party and to participate in the upcoming campaign.

Woman Suffrage

What Is Socialism?, 1912

The article argues that the virtues of socialism and a socialist economy are supported by the Bible.

Labor Politics Religion Socialism

Isaac N. Seligman to Lillian D. Wald, 1912

Seligman sends Wald word about the appointment of a woman to direct the U.S. Children's Bureau.

Onsite Politics

Rose E. Livingston to Jane Addams, 1912

Livingston writes Addams about her article on white slavery, because she herself is working in the Chinatown area of New York City working to help women get out of prostitution.

Child Welfare Praise Religion White Slavery Youth