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Addams discusses the problems that charity workers face when they bring middle-class assumptions about the poor to their efforts to practically help them.

Richmond gives Addams detailed feedback on her book, Democracy and Social Ethics.

Vincent thanks Addams for her praise, which has embarrassed him.

Dudley recounts her time in Assisi, Italy, and praises Addams' book, Democracy and Social Ethics.

Lincoln praises Addams for Democracy and Social Ethics.

Jones sends Addams funds for the miners on strike and offers his opinion on the issue.

Addams holds that charitable work enables a better understanding of the poor, at a meeting of the Illinois Board of Charities and the Men's Club of the Fourth Presbyterian Church.

Addams discusses the need to understand the poor in order to solve the problems of poverty.

Addams discusses several charity and philanthropic efforts by the National Council of Jewish Women.

Addams discusses efforts made to reach the needy through settlement work. She delivered this speech at the annual meeting of the Associated Charities.

Addams notes abuses of Hull-Houses day nurseries by lazy fathers whose wives have to work.

Addams writes Kelley about a child labor bibliography, work with charities, and Margaret Kelley's injury playing basketball.

Addams reports that she sent a check to the Miners Relief Fund.

Addams calls for a charitable response to aid the famine sufferers in Sweden, discussing the different kinds of charitable work in education and relief.

A summary of discussions at the University Settlement by Addams and other speakers that discussed forming relationships as an integral part of settlement work.

Also known as Child Labor and Pauperism, May 9, 1903 (excerpt)

An excerpt of the talk given by Addams at the National Conference of Charities and Correction of 1903 on the effects of child labor.

Addams addresses the Second Congressional District of Illinois asks Chicago woman's clubs to establish a scholarship for children of widows.

Addams denies an accusation that Hull-House turned away a woman appealing for help.

Addams speaks about women reformers' duty to treat the unfortunate with compassion and not contempt.

Peemoller requests a scholarship for Ferdinand Pankonin and explains the family's poverty and need.

The Chicago Daily Tribune, summarizes Addams' talk to the Chicago Bureau of Charities on the morality of charity.

Addams hopes Blaine can send her annual donation a bit early to help them close a deficit.

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 and others announce the publication of a Charities Directory for Chicago, ask McCormick to purchase the enclosed copy.

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

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

Addams delivered this address at the Illinois Conference on Charities on October 24, 1905, discussing the lack of interest in learning about recent immigrants and working with them.

Weller invites Addams to speak in Washington whenever she would like, but is disappointed that she will not attend an event she was invited to.

Addams lays out the expansion of Hull-House programs and buildings from 1890 to 1905.

Also known as Address at the General Federation of Women's Clubs Convention, June 1, 1906 (excerpt)

Addams discusses the role that settlements play in improving the conditions of the poor. Only the portion of the article with Addams remarks has been included.

Also known as Address at the General Federation of Women's Clubs Convention, June 1, 1906 (excerpt)

Addams discusses the role of class relations in the settlement movement. Only Addams' portion of the article was included.

Newspaper clipping discusses Benjamin Lindsey's refusal of Rockefeller money for juvenile protection.

Lindsey writes to Addams about the difficulties of organizing a committee during the months of July and August, as well as a conference in Chicago in early December.

Bowen writes Addams of her pleasure to have donated the funds to build the new Boys' Club Building at the Hull-House settlement, and about the dedication ceremony scheduled for Jan. 12, 1907.

Culver sends Addams a $50 donation to help Olga Averbuch and promises a $2,000 donation for Hull-House.

Rosenwald sends Addams $500 for her work.

Smith tells Addams that despite the attacks in the press, many people support her work at Hull-House.

Addams provides Straus with information on the Committee on Immigrants program coming up at the Conference of Charities and Correction.

Table of contents and page with the membership of the Committees on immigrants, press and publicity, and state corresponding secretaries.

Addams asks Booth to thank Anita McCormick Blaine for her donation to the the Committee for the Extension of Municipal Suffrage for Chicago Women.

Addams sends a $25.00 donation to the West Fund.

Addams argues that even as immigration has caused congestion in cities, it has also brought cultural beauty, which Americans should embrace and enjoy. This speech was given at the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Buffalo on June 12, 1909.

Kellogg asks Addams and other members of the Educational Committee to donate funds to launch Survey magazine.

Addams writes Kellogg that she will meet with Chicago donors for funding of the Survey.

Vincent reports to Addams about the need to secure contributions for the Chicago Municipal Museum to participate in World's Fair in St. Louis.

Addams reminds Blaine about a $500 donation to Hull-House she promised.

Addams thanks Monroe for a donation to Hull-House.

Printed version of Addams' Presidential Address at the National Conference on Charities and Correction, held in St. Louis on May 19-26. Addams reviews the history of charity work and the challenges ahead. She gives examples from her experiences at Hull-House and others.

Addams' Presidential Address at the National Conference on Charities and Correction, held in St. Louis on May 19-26. Addams reviews the history of charity work and the challenges ahead. She gives examples from her experiences at Hull-House and others.

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