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Statement on Tenement Housing in Chicago, May 1, 1901

Addams reports on the recommendations of the City Homes Association in regard to the building of tenement houses in Chicago.

Addams discusses the need for better building regulations to prevent tenement fires.

Addams discusses the different methods of social work and describes how the settlement works to help society.

Addams asks Robins if he the City Homes Association could buy some housing exhibits.

Murphy sends Addams estimates for the prices of real estate in Chicago for the West Park Board.

Addams argues women's need for the vote so that they can perform their duties to family and the nation.

Addams discusses the value of the cinema and the settlements to educate immigrants and help them adjust to American life.

Addams discusses the value of the cinema and the settlements to educate immigrants and help them adjust to American life.

Jorgensen tells Addams that she does not understand the housing bill under consideration in Illinois and should oppose it, not support it.

Addams presents a memorial to Allen Bartlit Pond, describing their friendship and his architectural achievements at Hull-House and beyond.