Records, 1903-1988.

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Records, 1903-1988.

The collection contains correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, minutes, and photographs dating from 1903 to 1988. The materials pertain to such issues as birth control, child welfare, public housing, immigration, racial discrimination, and juvenile delinquency. The collection includes correspondence with Hull-House residents and friends including Rachelle Yarros, Louise de Koven Bowen, and Charlotte Carr.

24 linear ft.

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Young Ladies Society (Chicago, Ill.)

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Chicago Woman's Aid

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The Chicago Woman's Aid was founded in 1882 as the Young Ladies Society to provide civic, philanthropic, literary, educational, and social welfare programs. The organization was divided into several departments including the Civics and Philanthropy Department, the Educational Department, and the Art and Literature Department. It was active in such areas as public housing, public health, child welfare, and arts education. From the description of Records, 1903-1988. (University of Illi...

Carr, Charlotte E. (Charlotte Elizabeth), 1890-1956

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Yarros, Rachelle S. (Rachelle Skidelski), 1869-

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Epithet: Dr. Medical Director Illinois Birth Control League British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000296.0x00032f ...

Bowen, Louise de Koven, 1859-

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Louise deKoven Bowen (1859-1953) was a Chicago philanthopist, social reformer and benefactor of Hull-House. She was the director of the Woman's Club of Chicago and served as Hull-House Treasurer and president of the Board of Directors. She also served as the first president of the Juvenile Protective Association where she supervised research examining such issues as working conditions, racial prejudice, prostitution and popular entertainment and their effects on young people. In 1912, she donate...