Organization: Hull-House (Chicago, Ill.) / Creator: Catt, Carrie Chapman, 1859-1947 and Detzer, Dorothy, 1893-1981 / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1900">1900</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1949">1949</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Organization Hull-House (Chicago, Ill.) Creator Catt, Carrie Chapman, 1859-1947 Creator Detzer, Dorothy, 1893-1981 Year 1900 to 1949

Extent:: 130 linear ft.
Abstract:: A world-famous social reformer; co-founded the first settlement house in America in 1889; championed many causes on behalf of the urban poor, such as protection of immigrants, child labor laws, industrial safety, juvenile courts, and recognition of labor unions; a leading figure in the movement for international peace; awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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