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Patriotism and Pacifists, April 30, 1917 (excerpt)

Addams declares that the Unites States should continue to distribute aid to countries they are at war with.

Suggestions for Work in War Time, May 1917

The Chicago branch of the Woman's Peace Party suggests that pacifists work on food conservation, child welfare, better conditions for soldiers, a defense of civil rights and plans for financing the war.

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Gregory Perkins to Jane Addams, May 1, 1917

Perkins urges Addams to work against the control of the food supply by stock exchanges.

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Kemmie B. Fidler Slade to Jane Addams, May 1, 1917

Slade praises Addams' her recent comments on Germany's food scarcity.

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Secretary to Jane Addams to Gregory Perkins, May 7, 1917

Addams thanks Perkins for his letter on food supply shortages.

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Labor as a Factor in the Newer Conception of Internationalism, May 31, 1917

Addams argues for the protection of migrant laborers and food supplies and discusses the different outlook that the working class have towards war. The speech was prepared for the National Conference on Foreign Relations of the United States.

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Labor as a Factor in the Newer Conception of Internationalism, May 31, 1917 (draft)

Addams drafts her arguments for the protection of migrant laborers, food supplies, and discusses the different outlook that the working class have towards war. The speech was prepared for the National Conference on Foreign Relations of the United States.

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Labor as a Factor in the Newer Conception of Internationalism, May 31, 1917

Addams argues for the protection of migrant laborers and food supplies, and discusses the different outlook that the working class has towards war. The speech was prepared for the National Conference on Foreign Relations of the United States.

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Sturtevant Vegetable Dryers, June 1917

B. F. Sturtevant Company explains the benefits of vegetable dryers.

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And Now Arlington Is to Have a Community Plant for Dehydrating Foods, June 5, 1917

Harney reports on the establishment of a dehydrating plant in Massachusetts.

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Jennie B. Dickie to Jane Addams, June 12, 1917

Dickie supports Addams' views on food shortages for women and children during war.

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Everest Amasa Judd to Jane Addams, June 12, 1917

Judd disagrees with Addams's statement about food shortages in Germany and sends an argument.

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Eleanor Daggett Karsten to B. F. Sturtevant Co., June 14, 1917

Karsten asks for information on a dehydration plant the company hopes to sell.

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Eleanor Daggett Karsten to Esther Taber Fox, June 14, 1917

Karsten asks Fox for information about a dehydration plant.

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Jane Addams to Christian Sihler, June 18, 1917

Addams sends Sihler an article on feeding starving children during the war.

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Edgar Rickard to Jane Addams, August 11, 1917

Rickard asks Addams to help the government's food administration work.

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Jane Addams to Herbert Clark Hoover, August 17, 1917

Addams tells Hoover that she will give an address on food conservation.

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Eleanor Daggett Karsten to Sarah Morgan Curry Richardson, August 23, 1917

Karsten tells Richardson that Addams will be working for Hoover's Food Administration Department over the winter.

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Ray Lyman Wilbur to Jane Addams, August 24, 1917

Wilbur thanks Addams for agreeing to lecture for the Food Administration at an upcoming conference in Michigan.

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Conservation of the World's Food Supply, November 3, 1917

In this speech, Addams tells the alumnae of the University of Michigan at the Chicago College club, how they can help with the food shortage crisis by conserving food and understanding the production of food.

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The World's Food Supply and Woman's Obligation, May 3, 1918

Addams discusses changes in the government's view about the common good that have translated into effort to bring food security to larger populations.

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The World's Food Supply and Woman's Obligation, May 3, 1918

Addams discusses changes in the government's view about the common good that have translated into effort to bring food security to larger populations. She features the efforts women have made to conserve food. The speech was given at the General Federation of Women's Clubs Conference.

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The World's Food Supply and Woman's Obligation, May 3, 1918

Addams discusses changes in the government's view about the common good that have translated into effort to bring food security to larger populations. She features the efforts of women to conserve food.

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The World's Food Supply and Woman's Obligation, May 3, 1918

Addams discusses changes in the government's view about the common good that have translated into effort to bring food security to larger populations. She features the efforts women have made to conserve food. The speech was given at the General Federation of Women's Clubs Conference.

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The World's Food and World Politics, May 16, 1918

Addams critiques the prioritization of commerce over charity and describes the work of the United States Food Administration. Addams also describes her concern for food insecurity and the importance American farmers have in feeding the world. Addams gave the speech at the National Conference of Social Work.

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The World's Food and World Politics, May 18, 1918

Addams discusses changes in the government's view about the common good that have translated into efforts to bring food security to larger populations. Addams gave this speech at the National Conference of Social Work.

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The World's Food and World Politics, May 18, 1918

Addams critiques the prioritization of commerce over charity and describes the work of the United States Food Administration. Addams also describes her concern for food insecurity and the importance American farmers have in feeding the world. Addams gave the speech at the National Conference of Social Work on May 18, 1918.

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Russia -- A Touchstone, August 1918

Addams discusses the Russian Revolution and the impact of its withdrawal from World War I.

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Russia -- A Touchstone, August 1918 (fragment)

Addams discusses the Russian Revolution and the impact of its withdrawal from World War I.

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Alfred Gleason Clark to Jane Addams, November 15, 1918

Clark advises Addams not to support the German women's appeal due to war crimes and atrocities committed by German troops.

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Crystal Eastman to Jane Addams, November 15, 1918

Eastman asks Addams if the New York branch of the Woman's Peace Party can respond with sympathy to the German women's appeal.

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Jane Addams to Crystal Eastman, November 15, 1918 (extract)

Addams tells Eastman that any response to the German women's appeal must be made clear that it is by the New York League, not the Woman's Peace Party.

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Jane Addams to Norman Matoon Thomas, November 17, 1918

Addams thanks Thomas for his telegram regarding the German woman's appeal and hopes to meet to discuss it.

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Alice Thacher Post to Jane Addams, November 17, 1918

Post drafts a telegram reply for Addams to the German women's appeal for food and relief.

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Arthur Curtis Roth to Jane Addams, November 17, 1918

Roth seeks Addams's support for starting food relief for Germany at once.

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Anonymous to Jane Addams, November 18, 1918 (fragment)

An anonymous letter asks Addams to intervene to ensure that the British government does not starve the German people.

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Memorial to the Reparation Commission, 1919

Letter discussing the milk shortage in Germany.

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The Next Step, January 20, 1919

Addams argues for post war relief and the establishment of the League of Nations and other international organizations to help guarantee the peace. The speech was given at the University Auditorium as part of the Farmer's Week celebration.

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Woman as a Citizen, January 21, 1919 (excerpt)

Addams speaks to club women on their responsibilities as citizens to become involved in international affairs.

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How to Feed the World, February 13, 1919

Addams' address to the American Women's Victory Dinner uses the end of the war to urge for greater international collaboration to ensure food supplies. The speech was given at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.

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How to Feed the World, February 13, 1919

Addams' address to the American Women's Victory Dinner uses the end of the war to urge for greater international collaboration to ensure food supplies. The speech was given at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.

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Women's Part in this New World, April 10, 1919

Addams explores the role that American women will have in rebuilding the world and the economy.

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America's Place in the New World, May 16, 1919

Addams discusses the role of American women as economic factors in the post-World War I global economy.

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Women's Part in This New World, May 16, 1919

Addams discusses the role of American women as economic factors in the post-World War I global economy.

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Carolena Morris Wood to Jane Addams, July 1919

Wood tells Addams about conditions in Germany and hopes to see her before she heads back to America.

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Statement on Quaker Food Commission Work, July 2, 1919

Addams discusses her plans to distribute food to German children.

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Report on Budapest City Children's Asylum and White Cross Asylum, July 8, 1919 (excerpt)

The Swiss Red Cross reports on the deaths of children in the City Children's Asylum and White Cross Hospitals in Budapest.

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Report of Jane Addams and Dr. Hamlition to the Friends Service Committee on the Situation in Germany (fragment), August 1919

Addams and Hamilton detail in full their trip to countries once in the Central Powers for the Society of Friends, on the matter of food and relief distribution.

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