Balch, Emily Greene, 1867-1961
Person
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
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Lydia G. Wentworth Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-041
Overview
Lydia G. Wentworth, was a writer and ardent peace advocate who lived most of her life in Brookline, Massachusetts. Despite illness which confined her to bed for over thirty years, she carried on a prolific correspondence and contributed hundreds of articles to newspapers and magazines. Wentworth was on the advisory committee of the Women's Peace Society, and was a member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, the Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Association to Abolish...
Dates:
1902-1947; Majority of material found within 1918-1947
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
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