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Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, September 9, 1919

Thomas gives Addams details on the American Friends Service Committee meeting.

Meetings Relief Efforts

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, September 18, 1920

Thomas tells Addams they need contributions for Russian relief now that supplies can be sent.

Relief Efforts Soviet Union

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, November 18, 1919

Thomas writes to Addams about a letter from Hoover, flyers, and shipping clothing.

Business Germany Publishing Requests

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, May 14, 1920

Thomas tells Addams the Quakers could get medical supplies to the Soviet Union through England if they can raise funds.

Relief Efforts

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, January 29, 1921

Thomas tells Addams that the Soviet Union is allowing the American Friends to distribute relief supplies to Russian children and requests aid.

Relief Efforts Requests Soviet Union

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, December 21, 1920

Thomas thanks Addams donations for European relief that she raised and asks for clarification about one.

Relief Efforts

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, August 2, 1920

Thomas thanks Addams for her contribution of cod live oil for Frankfurt and reports on its use.

Germany Relief Efforts

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, April 8, 1922

Thomas sends Addams letters (not found) regarding the amalgamation of relief efforts.

Relief Efforts

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, April 7, 1922

Thomas asks Addams for her thoughts on having the American Friends Service Committee take over the American Committee for Russian Famine Relief, which is in financial trouble.

Relief Efforts Requests

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams, April 13, 1922

Thomas updates Addams on problems with organizing relief for the Russian Famine.

Finances Relief Efforts Russia

Wilbur Kelsey Thomas to Jane Addams and Alice Hamilton, June 7, 1920

Thomas sends Addams and Hamilton a report (not found) on the use of cod liver oil in Frankfurt.

Germany Relief Efforts

Where the Christmas Spirit Will Wane, December 1919

Addams describes the shortage of food in Europe and its impact on women and children.

Food Shortages Germany Health World War I

The Threat of World Starvation, January 12, 1922

Addams discusses the European relief effort and the role the the United States should play. The speech was given at the 51st Kansas Agricultural Convention in Topeka.

Economics Finances Food Conservation Foreign Policy Internationalism Military Peace Public Opinion Russia

The Threat of World Starvation, January 12, 1922

Addams discusses the European relief effort and the role the the United States should play. The speech was given at the 51st Kansas Agricultural Convention in Topeka.

Economics Finances Food Conservation Foreign Policy Internationalism Military Peace Public Opinion Russia

The League of Nations and Our Moral Obligation to Feed the Starving, July 5, 1920

Addams argues that to reach a popular audience, the League of Nations should make a dramatic and practical step to undertake feeding the world's hungry. The speech was given to the National Council of the Congregational Churches of the United States.

Austria Food Shortages France Internationalism League of Nations Lectures Morality Relief Efforts Religion War World War I

The League of Nations and Our Moral Obligation to Feed the Starving, July 5, 1920

Addams argues that to reach a popular audience, the League of Nations should make a dramatic and practical step to undertake feeding the world's hungry. The speech was given to the National Council of the Congregational Churches of the United States.

Austria Food Shortages France Internationalism League of Nations Lectures Morality Relief Efforts Religion War World War I