1860-1935

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1860-1935

Jane Addams

1988
Traces the life of Jane Addams, pioneering social worker, who revolutionized America's attitude toward the poor.

Jane Addams

Nobel Prize winner and founder of Hull House
1999
Describes the life of the woman whose devotion to social work led to her establishing Hull House in Chicago and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.

Jane Addams

champion of democracy
2006
Presents a biography of Jane Addams, suffragist, civil rights activist, and founder of Hull House in the slums of Chicago that draws from hundreds of historical documents; and contains archival photographs of her life and activities.

Jane Addams

helper of the poor (1860-1935)
1987
A biography of the wealthy woman who realized her ambition to live and work among the poor and founded Hull House, one of the first social settlement houses in the United States.

Jane Addams

1988
Recounts the story of the woman with a social conscience who worked with the poor, founded Hull House in Chicago, and became one of the most famous crusaders in America.

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