Twenty Years at Hull-House, with Autobiographical Notes

Addams, Jane; illustrated by Norah Hamilton; with an introduction and notes by James Hurt

ISBN 10: 0252061071 / ISBN 13: 9780252061073

Published by Prairie State Books / University of Illinois Press, Urbana, IL, 1990

About this Item

283 pages. Twenty Years at Hull House" is the story of the Hull House settlement by its founder Jane Addams. The settlement movement, which gained popularity first in London at the end of the 19th century, soon spread to the United States and was principally involved in improving the lives of the urban poor by providing opportunities for higher education and essential social services. Hull House, one of the most famous of the "settlement houses", was located in the Near West Side community area of Chicago and was run by Jane Addams until her death in 1935. "Twenty Years at Hull House" is an important narrative of the settlement movement in the United States, which contributed significantly to the advancement of poor and working class peoples.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Twenty Years at Hull-House, with Autobiographical Notes
• Publisher: Prairie State Books / University of Illinois Press, Urbana, IL
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0252061071
• ISBN 13: 9780252061073
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: Reissue.
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography & Autobiography::Women

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Synopsis

A bedrock text of American progressivism, Twenty Years at Hull-House tells the dramatic story of how social reformer Jane Addams cofounded and developed the Chicago settlement house into a community center dedicated to serving the city's immigrants and poor. Addams provides an eyewitness account of urban life in her lifetime while explaining the ideas and experiences that motivated her to dedicate her life to helping these Chicagoans. By arguing that Americans should respect immigrants' traditions, Addams created a successful template for integrating newcomers into society and empowering them to seek out what they needed from government, business, and other institutions. Addams' philosophy and tireless pursuit of social justice influenced people and movements around the world. One of the best-known public figures of her time, Addams won the Nobel Peace Prize and a century later remains an inspirational figure in American history.

About the Author

Jane Addams (1860-1935) was a social activist, Progressive reformer, and author of many books of social criticism. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.