Killian Kotty to Jane Addams, August 1, 1927

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Kotty, Killian (1867-1954)

Addams, Jane (1860-1935)

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Creator

Kotty, Killian

Date

1927-08-01

Description

Kotty tells Addams that reformers are the cause of moral laxity and that bringing back saloons and red light districts will improve morality.

Subject

Addams, Jane, criticism of

alcohol abuse

criminal justice

moral principles

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JAP-PSC-P - Jane Addams Papers

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Public domain

Identifier

JAPM-19-0311

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Easy

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Autographed letter signed

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Kotty, Killian, “Killian Kotty to Jane Addams, August 1, 1927,” Jane Addams Digital Edition, accessed July 27, 2025, https://digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu/items/show/38964.

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Kotty, Killian (1867-1954)

Addams, Jane (1860-1935)

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