Addams's discussion of the role of immigrants in America was summarized in the published proceedings of the Biennial of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, held in Des Moines.
Addams argues for women to be able to hold citizenship on their own merits, rather than on the status of their husbands. This speech was given at the General Federation of Women's Clubs, in Des Moines.
As chair of a session, Addams comments on the papers presented regarding immigration at the National Conference of Charities and Corrections at Buffalo.
