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Jane Addams

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Quarter-length carte-de-visite portrait of Jane Addams, a social worker, political activist, and author. She was a co-founder of Chicago's Hull House, as well as the American Civil Liberties Union. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Date Created:
1881
Creator:
Medlar

Publication Information

Creator
Medlar
Date Created
1881

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
NF Addams, Jane

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013856
Legacy ID
WHi 151902

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