1025 results

  • Subject is exactly "Addams, Jane, lectures"

A newspaper report that includes an excerpt from Addams' talk to the Hull-House Woman's Club on the object and history of the Women's Trade Union League.

Addams pays her respects to the late Jennie Dow Harvey, whom she knew as the Hull-House kindergarten teacher, as well as having been a dear friend.

A summary of Addams' speech in St. Louis to the General Federation of Woman's Clubs, arguing that education is the responsibility of all.

Addams gave this speech at the National Conference on Charities and Correction, reporting on the activities of the Committee on Neighborhood Improvement.

Article summarizes and quotes from Addams' speech and comments on neighborhood improvement at the National Conference of Charities and Correction.

Shaw writes Addams about the papers to be read at the municipal government conference.

Also known as Municipal Administration, September 1904

Addams finds the causes for breakdowns in municipal administration in eighteenth century idealism that foundered against nineteenth century increases in population, industry and commerce. This speech was originally given on September 25, 1904 at the International Congress of Arts and Sciences in St. Louis, MO.

Addams finds the causes for breakdowns in municipal administration in eighteenth century idealism that foundered against nineteenth century increases in population, industry and commerce. The speech was originally given on September 25, 1904 at the International Congress of Arts and Sciences in St. Louis, MO.

Addams discussed women's role in the peace movement at the Universal Peace Conference in Boston.

Addams discusses the problem of inducing people to engage with the peace movement rather than following more nationalistic and warlike activities.

Addams defines a new patriotism as one that tries new things and takes risks to do what it right. The speech was given at the International Peace Conference in Boston.

Addams writes Harper to accept the the invitation to deliver the convocation address for the University of Chicago.

King invites Addams to speak at Oberlin College.

Addams informs Chandler that she will bring her speech to the reception, though at present it is not complete.

Chandler thanks Addams for sending materials, sends her twelve tickets to the convocation, and offers to send a carriage to take her to the reception.

Addams delivered this commencement address at the University of Chicago on December 20, 1904, the first woman to be a commencement speaker at the college.

Addams sends Ely a copy of her University of Chicago Convocation address to show how her book is coming along.

Addams thanks Chandler for the copies of her speech and looks forward to seeing him.

Chandler thanks Addams for her corrected proof of the Convocation address and notes that it will be published in the University Record.

Deknatel offers alternate speaking dates for Addams at Oberlin in March or April.

King is pleased that Addams believes that she can arrange to speak at Oberlin in March.

Addams' eulogy for Jessie Bross Lloyd, part of a memorial held at Hull-House, praises Lloyd's friendship, love of conversation, and generosity.

Addams' second address at the memoriam for Jessie Bross Lloyd discusses their relationship and friendship.

Addams spoke at a meeting of Chicago Russians to hear Madame Katherine Breshkovsky speak on Russian freedom.

At a rally organized by Catherine Breshkovsky to raise support for Russia, Addams speaks about peace and revolution.

Deknatel writes to rearrange Addams' speaking date at Oberlin due to another speech in Titusville, PA.

King agrees to change the date of Addams' lecture in Oberlin though he will be out of town that day.

Addams addressed a meeting of teachers and laborers on the need for funds to support better education on February 11; the lecture was published on March 5, 1905.

Addams gave this speech at a meeting of the National Child Labor Committee, held in New York City. In it she discussed the child labor reform work done in Chicago.

Speaking to the Society for Ethical Culture in Philadelphia, Addams argues that child labor is dangerous to the development of children's character and bodies.

Speaking at a child labor symposium sponsored by the Ethical Culture Society in Philadelphia, Addams discusses the sentimental and business arguments for protecting child workers.

Addams made remarks during a visit to a Des Moines settlement about the role that women's clubs play in social work.

Addams declines to promise an appearance in Los Angeles, because her plans for Portland are still not defined.

Addams regrets that she cannot give a speech because she is already booked on a trip to New York.

Addams discusses the damage that child labor causes children, physically and mentally, and calls for it to be halted.

At the Saints Peter and Paul Episcopal Church, Addams argues against child labor.

Addams postpones her Oberlin speech due to other commitments.

Addams regrets that she cannot squeeze another engagement into her New York trip, but is intrigued by his work and hopes to meet him.

Excerpts from Addams' speech discussing conditions for individual women workers who seek to improve wages and working conditions.

At the inaugural conference of the Women's Trade Union League, held at the Berkeley Lyceum in New York, Addams argues that women workers should unionize to improve working conditions.

King was disappointed that Addams had to postpone her lecture and hopes that they can reschedule soon.

In a speech before the Chicago Women's Association. Addams complains that college women are disinclined toward philanthropy.

Du Bois invites Addams to speak for twenty minutes at the Tenth Annual Conference for the Study of the Negro Problems.

Addams declines Du Bois invitation to the Atlanta Conference on Negro Problems due to a glut of commencement speeches on her schedule.

Addams discusses the evil effects of child labor on labor practices and education.

Addams reports that the strike was the topic of her latest speaking tour, and looks forward to Landsberg's recovery from illness.

Addams reports that she will be lecturing in Iowa and will miss seeing The Hour Glass.

Addams thanks Dewey for the invitation to the Lake Placid conference, but she is unable to attend due to her heavy lecture schedule.

Addams discusses the role of public education in fostering democracy. The speech was given during the closing session of the General Congress of Religions, on June 1, and published on July 27.

Addams discusses arrangements for her talk at Western Michigan University.

Output Formats

Export results to CSV,