Repository: Swarthmore College Peace Collection / Place: Chicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1940">1940</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1944">1944</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Repository Swarthmore College Peace Collection Place Chicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century Year 1940 to 1944

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.

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