Bok, Edward William, 1863-1930
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
American Foundation Collected Records
Collection — Othertype CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-American Foundation
Dates:
1923-1937
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Anna Wharton Morris Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-106
Abstract
Anna Wharton Morris was the youngest daughter of Joseph Wharton, prominent Philadelphia industrialist and philanthropist. She was a birthright member of the Society of Friends, active in prison reform and other social reform movements of her day, and was a profilic writer, primarily of short stories and essays. In 1896, she married Harrison S. Morris, Philadelphia author and arts administrator, and they had one child, Catharine Morris Wright. The collection includes her diaries and journals,...
Dates:
1729-1957
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- Social settlements -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History -- Sources 1
- Women and peace -- History -- Sources 1
- Women and peace -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
- Women artists 1
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