Skip to main content

Balch, Emily Greene, 1867-1961

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Jane Addams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-001
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.

Dates: 1838-; Majority of material found within 1880-1935

Filtered By

  • Subject: Feminists X
  • Subject: Feminists X
  • Subject: Social settlements -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History -- Sources X
  • Subject: Women social reformers X