Subject: Feminists -- United States -- History -- Sources / Creator: Balch, Emily Greene, 1867-1961 / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="2017">2017</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="2019">2019</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Feminists -- United States -- History -- Sources Creator Balch, Emily Greene, 1867-1961 Year 2017 to 2019

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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