Esther Loeb Kohn Papers

Description

The collection contains personal correspondence, clippings and photographs as well as records of Chicago area social service agencies including the Immigrants Protective League, the Chicago Housing Authority, the National Child Labor Committee and Michael Reese Hospital.

Alternative Title

Esther Loeb Kohn Papers

Documents in this collection

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Smith writes Kohn to confirm her stay at Hull-House.

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Smith thanks Kohn for the candies she sent to her and to Jane Addams aboard ship for their journey to Egypt and offers some details of their sea voyage.

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Smith invites Kohn to visit her and Jane Addams in Bar Harbor, Maine, soon.

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Addams asks Abbott for a contribution to the new Hull-House Year Book.

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Addams would like to meet about wages of cleaning women and is also grateful for Kohn's work with the Waukegan summer camp.

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Addams trusts the staffing of Hull-House to Kohn, but designates certain tasks for specific people.

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Vittum writes to Addams regarding a Children's Bureau and National Federation of Settlements study and the responsibilities of each settlement involved in this study.

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Addams writes to Kohn requesting help on a matter led by Lathrop.

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Addams wishes Kohn good health after an operation.

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Addams apologizes to Kohn over a "slip."
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Addams tells Kohn that she is finding it difficult to help the Risen boy.

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Smith thanks Kohn for the roses she sent and hopes she is not coming down with influenza.

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Smith thanks Kohn and describes her visit with Addams in Estes Park.

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Smith asks Loeb whether Madeline Foreman should take over Hull-House's kindergarten.

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Smith tells Kohn about her travels and the health of friends in Europe.

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Addams tells Kohn about her recent travels and asks about things at Hull-House.

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Byron gives Kohn Addams's address in Japan.

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Addams sends Kohn a pamphlet that discusses the Community Chest.

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Addams introduces Burgess to Esther Kohn and asks him to meet with her while she is in China.

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Addams and Smith telegram Kohn with apologies for delay in sending tour suggestions and promise to mail to Tokyo.

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Addams sends Kohn some materials to help her on her world trip.

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Smith apologizes to Kohn for missing her sailing and sends her contacts in Japan that she and Addams recommend.

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Smith asks Calhoun to welcome her friend Esther Loeb Kohn and show her around Peking.

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Smith's notes that Lucy Calhoun's address can be found through the American legation.

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Addams introduces to Harrison to Esther Kohn who is visiting China and asks her to show hospitality.