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A description of services for John Altgeld, including quotes from Addams and Clarence Darrow's speeches.

Addams reports to Smith on the funeral of John Peter Altgeld and her visits to the Smith residence.

Addams thanks Wald for her hospitality in New York and mentions the death of Sarah Smith.

Addams writes Haldeman about Marcet's education and the death of Sarah Smith.

Addams spoke at a memorial meeting for Iroquois Theater fire victims, organized by the Chicago Teacher's Federation, about the dangers of overlooking violations in fear of being seen as bad people.

Addams gave a tribute to the life of Sarah Rozet Smith at the dedication of the Hull-House organ. This speech was later printed as a pamphlet.

Addams pays her respects to the late Jennie Dow Harvey, whom she knew as the Hull-House kindergarten teacher, as well as having been a dear friend.

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.

Dewey writes of the grief that the family felt over the death of Gordon Dewey, apologizing for not being better communicators.

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

Jane encloses a eulogy on Gordon Dewey to Blaine.

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 offers her sympathy on the death of Riis' wife.

Addams telegrams Kelley, asking if she should come to New York for the funeral of Margaret Kelley.

Addams writes in condolence and concern about Florence Kelley in the wake of Margaret Kelley's death.

Addams asks Wald about Florence Kelley's condition.

Addams offers condolences to Kelley and asks if she would like a service held at Hull-House for Margaret Kelley with those who knew her best.

Addams thanks Kelley for her letter, which comforted them all.

Addams discusses Wald's kindness to Isidore Friedman and Florence Kelley's condition.

Addams writes Paulding with apologizes for her inability to make a visit to New York following the death of Ernest Crosby.

Addams writes Haldeman about Sarah Porter Smith's death.

Addams writes Lutkin to inform him of Frederick Deknatel's absence due to the unexpected death of his sister.

Wilmarth writes Addams about her grief following the death of her brother.

Addams' obituary for her step-brother George Haldeman, highlighting his educational achievements.

An obituary for Addams' step-brother, George Haldeman.

Addams tells a story to illustrate the danger of looking at the struggle for women's rights through rose-colored glasses.

Addams responds to Vittum's query about the high costs of funerals for the poor and legislation to provide relief.

Addams sends Landsberg the addresses of the places that she will be staying before her return to Chicago.

Addams pays tribute to Theodore Parker at a Memorial Banquet in Chicago, where she praised his anti-slavery work and support of black suffrage, blamed his generation for not extending suffrage to women, and surmised that Parker would have ultimately supported the franchise for women had he lived longer.

Addams responds to issues Smith mentioned in her last letter.

Addams forwards news of their cousin's death and asks when Haldeman might travel to Cedarville.

Addams writes Haldeman about the costs for flowers and tickets, the total of which they will share, and sends news about the sad pall cast by the death of Joseph Bowen.

Addams writes Wald about Mary Smith's return to Chicago, Joseph Bowen's death, and the progress of the Chicago Child Welfare Exhibit.

Taylor informs Addams of the deaths of two former residents of the Chicago Commons and asks her to attend a memorial.

Addams tells Haldeman of the death of John Weber Linn's newborn, Constance.

Addams offers a memorial to Joseph Tilton Bowen and describes the creation of the Hull-House country club named after him.

Inventory of the estate of James W. Tooley.

Barnett is unable to meet Addams in Europe.

Barnett tells Addams of her grief over the death of her husband and discusses visiting America in 1914.

Addams writes to convey her sympathies and support upon the death of Starr's brother and offers to come see her and her father in Durand, Illinois.

Addams makes arrangements to visit Starr, and updates her on events at Hull House.

Barnett sends Addams some works on her husband for a memorial service and talks of the changes in her new life as a widow.

Barnett sends a notice to the National Federation of Settlements from a message that the late Samuel Barnett once delivered.

Barnett is uncomfortable writing about her deceased husband and sends drafts to several of his friends.

Addams sends condolences on the death of Mussey's mother.

Addams writes Barnett about the memorial service held for her husband.

Tooley asks Addams about any personal affects from her brother-in-law's estate.

Taylor describes the aftermath following the death of Katherine Schofield, a resident at Chicago Commons.

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