Dewey, Ethel Lillian (1879-1966)

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International Committee of Women for Permanent Peace (ICWPP)

Hull-House Year Book 1906-1907

Edith Abbott to Jane Addams, July 25, 1911

Jane Addams to Sarah Hostetter, September 21, 1914

Jane Addams to Sarah Alice Addams Haldeman, September 21, 1914

Eleanor Daggett Karsten to Jane Addams, September 22, 1916

Hull-House Residents Protest, ca. November 1926

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Birth Date

1879-04-03

Death Date

1966-05

Birthplace

Elgin, IL

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Ethel Lillian Dewey was a longtime resident and teacher at Hull-House. She was a student at the University of Chicago before moving to the settlement. Once there, she was active in the organization's musical programming. She became involved with the Hull-House Boys' Club, heading the group's quartette and glee club. At the Hull-House Music School, she taught singing lessons for children. Additionally, Dewey acted as both the director and treasurer of the Monroe Debating and Reading and Gymnastic Club. She was also a member of Hull-House's branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Her involvement and commitment allowed her to become a fixture of the settlement and Dewey was often left in charge of Hull-House when Jane Addams was away on vacation or business. Further, outside of the House, she was a member of the Chicago College Club and part of the Democratic Party. After her many years at Hull-House, she moved to Los Angeles.

Dewey died in 1966.