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  • Written by: Breckinridge, Sophonisba P. (1866-1948)

Breckinridge returns some materials about the lobbying for an investigation of working conditions for women and discusses the status of the work.

Breckinridge expresses her gratitude to Addams for writing her piece in the March Ladies' Home Journal and how it inspired her.

Breckinridge suggests that Addams meet with Oscar Strauss, and Cyrus Adler.

Addams, Bowen, and Breckinridge invite an unknown person to Hull-House for a meeting of professors and the League for the Protection of Immigrants.

Replying to a letter Palmer had sent to Jane Addams, Breckinridge asks permission to send a worker from a United Charities to check on Palmer's impoverished family member.

Breckinridge writes Addams about finances, planning, and expected attendees of the upcoming Child Welfare Exhibit in Chicago.

Breckinridge suggests Graham Taylor in place of Addams to serve on the Congress on Public Assistance in Antwerp.

Breckinridge sends Feagin a copy of the Settlement Bibliography as a resource for researching Chicago philanthropic women.

Breckinridge writes Addams about the distribution of leaflets for the Dunning Foreign Tours.

Breckinridge sends Addams The Three Plays by Brieux.

Breckinridge returns Ovington's letter (not found) to Addams.

Breckinridge sends Addams a photograph.

Breckinridge writes about confusion over letters Addams sent from Mrs Long and Ina Robertson.

Breckinridge writes Addams about meeting times in Philadelphia and Washington and mentions a report from the Bureau of Labor that she sent to Addams.

Breckinridge reminds Addams that she is writing an article for the Progressive Republican Daily.

Breckinridge writes Addams about some political intrigue related to the Mississippi Valley Conference .

In Jane Addams' absense, Breckinridge asks Benedict to answer the enclosed letter (not found).

Breckinridge accepts Addams' invitation to a dinner at Hull-House.

Breckinridge writes to Biffar on behalf of Addams to thank him for supporting the Progressive Party.

On behalf of Addams, Breckinridge declines Howe's invitation to Addams to give a suffrage speak in Michigan.

On behalf of Addams, Breckinridge writes MacMillan that she will send the requested photograph of Addams.

Breckinridge notes that Addams will consider the views sent by Hubbard.

On behalf of Jane Addams, Breckinridge thanks Rayner for his note and the clippings he sent.

Breckinridge suggests that Addams accepts Richard Cabot's request on attached letter.

Breckinridge writes Tweedie about Addams' Progressive Party speaking schedule in the hopes that Tweedie will come to Chicago for a visit after the election in November.

Breckinridge writes Shankle that the Chicago community is already devoting funds to other educational projects and cannot support Shankle's request for funds at this time.

Breckinridge suggests some options to Hall, who is searching for a long lost aunt.

Breckinridge asks Addams's advice about some filling job positions and the 50th anniversary of emancipation.

Breckinridge sends Addams some letters for her consideration (not found).

The Provisional Committee on Emancipation Celebration invites Judson to a conference celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation becoming effective.

The Chicago branch of the NAACP protests the Wilson administration's apparent racial discrimination in the federal civil service.

Addams and forty-five other women petition Wilson to halt the deportation of Emmeline Pankhurst.

Addams and forty-five other women petition Post to halt the deportation of Emmeline Pankhurst.

Addams and other Chicago women send a message to Emmeline Pankhurst in solidarity with her, appalled at her detention at Ellis Island.

Addams and forty-five other women petition Wilson to halt the deportation of Emmeline Pankhurst.

Addams and others ask Brown for a donation to the American Association for Labor Legislation.

Breckinridge sends Bicknell the letter Addams recieved from Mrs. Durnajieff.

Breckinridge seeks information about Etnah Rochon.

Breckinridge informs Sharp that neither she nor Addams can help her with her survey, but suggests Dr. Charles R. Henderson.

Breckinridge sends a letter to Addams regarding a young man seeking help to finish his education.

Breckinridge responds for Addams to Leonard's inquiry about Trojan Women claiming that Addams believed it the "great peace document of all time."

Addams and group write a postcard to Kliefoth about their travels.

Addams explains to Wilson that making preparations for war, while maintaining neutrality, would damage the United States' international reputation.

Breckinridge sends Addams a confusing telegram from Emily Greene Balch.

Addams, Lucy Mead, Crystal Eastman, and Sophonisba Breckinridge testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, on preparedness and the United States' role in World War I.

Addams, Lucia Mead, Crystal Eastman, and Sophonisba Breckinridge testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, arguing against preparedness and suggesting ways to end the war.

Breckinridge sends $1,000 to the International Committee and promises to send $1,000 in the future.

Breckinridge seeks Addams' advice about publishing is unsure of whether a flawed pamphlet should be issued by the Arts Committee of the Woman's Peace Party.

Breckinridge writes to discuss meeting plans for the Woman's Peace Party and Conference of American Representatives of Oppressed or Dependent Nationalities.

Addams testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs about relations between the United States and Japan and China.

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