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Labor movement -- United States -- History -- Sources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Jane Addams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-001
Overview

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

Universal Peace Union Records

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-038
Overview

The most colorful and important peace organization to rise from the the Civil War was the Universal Peace Union (UPU). This militant band grew out of reaction against compromising tactics which the American Peace Society adopted during the Civil War.

Dates: 1846-1938; Majority of material found within 1867-1923; Majority of material found within 1938