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Clarence Seward Darrow to Jane Addams, September 11, 1901

Darrow writes to Addams about the defense of Abraham Isaak, Julia Mechanic, and other Chicago anarchists in relation to the assassination of President William McKinley.

Anarchism Law

Eulogy for Judge Murray Floyd Tuley, December 31, 1905

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

Eulogies Law Progressive

Eulogy for Murray Floyd Tuley, January 18, 1906

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

Eulogies Law

Problems of Municipal Administration, February 8, 1906

Addams discusses the role of juvenile courts in encouraging good behavior among the poor and dependent.

Education Immigrants Juvenile Delinquency Law

Allen Bartlit Pond to Helen Culver, April 18, 1906

Pond explains his client's, Horace Tenney, position in a legal argument concerning Hull-House.

Hull-House Law

Julia Clifford Lathrop to Benjamin Barr Lindsey, May 27, 1906

Lathrop informs Lindsey that she and Addams are excited to hear his suggestions on a matter assumed to be about the Juvenile Court Committee.

Courts Law

Statement on a Conference Held at Hull-House, June 9, 1906

Statement on a conference held at Hull-House.

Courts Crime Enforcement Law Youth

Benjamin Barr Lindsey to Jane Addams, January 12, 1907

Lindsey informs Addams that she has been appointed to a committee to establish International Juvenile Court Societies.

Children Law

Jane Addams to Lillian D. Wald, March 18, 1908

Addams writes Wald about meeting Oscar Straus and talks about the importance of the Ostrow case.

Immigrants Law Lectures Onsite

Jane Addams to Richard Theodore Ely, March 26, 1908

Addams updates Ely on the efforts to form a Chicago branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation.

Labor Law

Irene Osgood to Jane Addams, August 18, 1908

Osgood writes Addams offering to come to Chicago to help stir up enthusiasm for the local branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation.

Labor Law Requests

Irene Osgood to Jane Addams, September 12, 1908

Osgood writes Addams about plans for a meeting for the Chicago branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation.

Labor Law Meetings Requests

Irene Osgood to Jane Addams, October 8, 1908

Osgood reports to Addams on the progress of meeting plans for the American Association for Labor Legislation.

Law Legislation

Jane Addams to Irene Osgood, October 13, 1908

Someone writing on behalf of Addams informs Osgood that the Chicago branch of the American Association for Labor Legislation will meet in November.

Health Law Legislation Meetings

Gertrude Howe Britton to Juvenile Protective Association Executive Board, July 11, 1911

Britton offers a detailed description of the work of the Juvenile Protective Agency.

Child Welfare Juvenile Delinquency Law Recreation

Jane Addams to Julia Clifford Lathrop, August 7, 1911

Addams updates Lathrop on her stay in Maine and offers advice on Lathrop's work with the Juvenile Court in Chicago.

Health Help!Juvenile Delinquency Law

John Hubert Mee to Jane Addams, November 7, 1911

Mee offers a lawyer's perspective on Addams' white slavery article in McClure's Magazine and compliments her grasp of the legislation.

Crime Enforcement Law Legislation Praise Public Opinion Social Class White Slavery Writings

The Right to Petition, ca. January 25, 1912

Addams argues for the right to petition in regard to the Fred Guelzow murder case and the death sentences of the four defendants. She is particularly adamant on behalf of the minor defendant.

Crime Immigrants Law Requests