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James invites Addams to speak at the American Academy of Political and Social Science's extension program for 1901-1902.

Addams discussed the role of schools in preparing children for life in a speech at the Ethical Society.

Goldman writes regarding Peytr Kropotkin's upcoming visit and asks Addams to provide admission to the meetings arranged for Chicago for her friend Hippolyte Havel, who would not be able to afford entry.

Wheeler sends Addams a letter from Harry Selfridge and writes about going to Philadelphia.

Esther recounts the details of her husband's illness and hospital stay.

Dunne offers holiday greetings and accepts Addams' invitation to visit.

An article about an upcoming conference of employers and employees centered on discussion of the eight-hour workday.

Seligman writes Addams to praise Democracy and Social Ethics.

Nitchie congratulates Addams on Democracy and Social Ethics.

Barnes writes to Addams about her book, Democracy and Social Ethics, and expresses some concerns about her ideas.

Young writes Addams about her desire to meet her in Kansas City and reports on a visit with Alice Haldeman.

Holmes seeks assistance from Addams in securing a position for Marion Wallace at a settlement house.

Keith writes to Addams about the Chicago Board of Education.

Howard writes Addams in praise of Democracy and Social Ethics.

Hill responds to Addams' inquiry about a kinswoman (possibly Marcet Haldeman) but requires more information.

Griggs praises Addams' Democracy and Social Ethics as "fine and sane."

Kent asks Addams for suggestions of a man to run a new settlement planned in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Markham offers his congratulations to Addams in light of the "ill doings of a certain Chicago editor," and praises her work.

Addams discusses the role of education in the lives of working class children. This is an excerpt from her book Democracy and Social Ethics.

Murphy seeks to interest Stanley McCormick and Anita Blaine in joining the National Child Labor Committee.

Addams discusses the role that education plays in the life of the workingman. This article is an excerpt from Democracy and Social Ethics.

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

Yeomans thanks Addams for coming to his upcoming wedding and talks about the Hull-House idea.

Addams's eulogy for Gordon Dewey, the son of her friends John and Dewey. This version, which is likely the one she delivered at a memorial for the boy at Hull-House, is shortened from her original draft.

Draft of Addams' eulogy for Gordon Dewey, who died at eight years of age.

Addams' eulogy Gordon Dewey, who died at eight years of age.

Knodle asks Addams' advice on anyone suitable to work as a matron for the Indianapolis Day Nursery Association.

Devine asks Addams to write a letter of recommendation for Florence Kelley as Labor Commissioner of New York.

Devine thanks Addams for her letter and promises to do what he can to secure Kelley's nomination as NY Labor Commissioner.

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 and Withington introduce a series of essays by Henry Demarest Lloyd for a posthumous compilation Man, the Social Creator.

Addams and Withington introduce a posthumous publication of Henry Demarest Lloyd's recent writings on religion.

Tilden demands that Addams take on the chairmanship of the School Management Committee.

James writes on behalf of David Kinley, pressing Addams to participate in the Installation exercises.

Phelps writes to tell Addams how much he enjoyed his visit to Hull-House and how he admired her.

Addams gives praise for Judge Tuley's efforts to rule fairly and apply laws progressively.

Pamphlet that contains the names of authors who have written and are still writing articles for publication in Youth's Companion.

Also known as Address of Miss Jane Addams, January 18, 1906

Addams praises Judge Tuley for his dedication to the law and evenhanded decisions.

A published version of a speech Addams delivered in February 1905, it is a discussion of the benefits of elective school boards, touching on practical education in public schools.

Dow asks Addams about Hull-House.

Engle praises Addams' article in Ladies' Home Journal.

Bok, the Editor of Ladies' Home Journal, congratulates Addams on the success of her article and urges her not to hesitate to contact him if she needs help publishing her work.

Sullivan writes Addams to explain that the structure of the kindergarten teachers may need to be changed.

Smith apologizes for Addams that she cannot be in Chicago when Lindsey's friend, Porter, will be visiting.

Smith writes a letter as Addams's secretary to Lindsey confirming dates for the Truancy Conference in Chicago.

Smith writes for Addams agreeing to lecture to Nestor's union on January 15.

Mahany writes Addams about janitorial conditions at the Kershaw School.

Burchard writes Addams with detailed steps necessary to put a collection of meteorites in a museum.

Bok asks Addams to write an article about the relationship between parents and children for the Ladies' Home Journal.

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