Adena Miller Rich papers, 1923-1964.

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Adena Miller Rich papers, 1923-1964.

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The collection contains materials pertaining to Adena Miller Rich's association with Hull-House as well as her career as a social worker and activist. These materials include official and personal correspondence, minutes, memoranda, speeches, and press releases.

4.75 linear ft.

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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SNAC Resource ID: 7653237

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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Rich, Adena Miller, 1888-1967

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Adena Miller Rich was Director of the Immigrants Protective League and successor to Jane Adams as Head Resident of Hull-House. Mrs. Rich had a long association with Chicago social service organizations and was involved in the League of Women Voters and the Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy. Adena Miller Rich was a Hull-House Resident from 1926 to 1935. As such she acted as Jane Addams' secretary and confidante. Upon Jane Addams' death, she was appointed Head Resident. In this position sh...

Immigrants' Protective League (Chicago, Ill.)

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The Immigrants Protective League was founded in 1908 by Hull-House residents to help immigrants adjust to their adopted country. The League conducted research studies of the conditions of Chicago's immigrants. It also offered such services as aid with immigration documents, re-uniting families, referral to social service agencies, and adult education classes. The League also investigated and exposed cases of exploitation of new immigrants. The Immigrant's Protective League has existed in several...