Creator: Abbott, Grace, 1878-1939 and Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1950">1950</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1999">1999</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Creator Abbott, Grace, 1878-1939 Creator Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Year 1950 to 1999

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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