Search for:


Search for:

Hull-House Photograph collection

This collection contains thousands of photographs and artworks that pertain to Jane Addams, the Hull-House settlement house, Chicago's Near West Side, and other topics related to the history of Hull-House.
Showing 101 - 150 of 1925 Records
-

Attendees at Thanksgiving dinner event for seniors at Parkway Community House
Nine seniors (eight women and a man) sitting in a row of chairs at a Thanksgiving dinner event at Parkway Community House. Seated on a bench against the wall, behind the man, is a young woman.
1962

Attendees at a Hull-House Christmas party at Jane Addams Center
Two women at a Hull-House Christmas party at Jane Addams Center; behind them is a man in a suit and around them are four children. On the wall is a poster with the title "Nuestro Mundo."
1960

Attendees at a Hull-House Christmas party at Jane Addams Center
Two women at a Hull-House Christmas party at Jane Addams Center; behind them is a man in a suit and around them are four children. On the wall is a poster with the title "Nuestro Mundo."
1960

Attendees at a Hull-House reception at which Illinois governor Adlai Stevenson II appeared
Eighteen attendees at a Hull-House reception for Illinois governor Adlai Stevenson II; most are standing with two seated in the back
1945

Attendees at an annual Hull-House carnival
Several women gather around a table with food and drinks on it at an annual Hull-House carnival
1940

Attendees at an event celebrating the Hull-House 50th Anniversary
Several attendees at an event celebrating the Hull-House 50th Anniversary; two men, two women, and three girls are wearing traditional clothing, with five other adults also in attendance
1940

Attendees at the 1940 Hull-House Alumni Dinner, part of the 50th Anniversary celebration
Dozens of attendees at the 1940 Hull-House Alumni Dinner, part of the 50th Anniversary celebration; most are seated at long tables (perpendicular to the front table) with white table cloths, candles, and potted flowers, with two servers in white walking down the aisles. In the foreground is the head table with empty chairs and dinner ware. Several attendees are standing along the wall in the back.
1940

Attendees at the 1941 Lilac Ball at the Stevens Hotel
Attendees dancing and seated at the 1941 Lilac Ball, a benefit for Hull-House at the Stevens Hotel. Four attendees are dancing, five are seated alongside the dance floor, and a few others are seated above the dance floor, facing away.
1941


Attendees eating dinner at 1964 annual meeting of Parkway Community House
Several attendees of 1964 annual meeting of Parkway Community House eating dinner around two tables.
1964

Attendees getting food from a banquet table at a reception at Hull-House
Attendees getting food from a banquet table at a reception at Hull-House
1945

Attendees mingling at the 1941 Lilac Ball at the Stevens Hotel
Several attendees mingle at the 1941 Lilac Ball, a benefit for Hull-House at the Stevens Hotel (now the Hilton Chicago)
1941

Attendees seated against the wall at the 1941 Lilac Ball at the Stevens Hotel
Two women sitting in chairs against the wall at the 1941 Lilac Ball, a benefit for Hull-House at the Stevens Hotel, with a man on the right half out of frame. The woman on the right is identified as Mrs. Salerno
1941

Attendees seated around tables at the 1941 Lilac Ball at the Stevens Hotel
Approximately 15 attendees seated around tables at the 1941 Lilac Ball, a benefit for Hull-House at the Stevens Hotel (now the Hilton Chicago)
1941

Attendees sitting at 1940 "Calico Ball"
Attendees sitting at the 1940 "Calico Ball"
1940

Attending English class - front entrance of Hull-House 1941
Three men in hats and overcoats on steps at front entrance of Hull-House; one is helping another light a cigarette. Students in Hull-House English class.
1941

Audience of mostly children watching a 1940 Benny Goodman concert at Hull-House
Audience of mostly children watching a 1940 concert featuring jazz clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman in Bowen Hall at Hull-House
1940

Audience watching a 1940 Benny Goodman concert at Hull-House
Audience including many children watching a 1940 concert featuring jazz clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman in Bowen Hall at Hull-House
1940

Author and journalist Emmett Dedmon and his wife, Claire Lyons Dedmon, at the Chicago premiere of the film West Side Story at the Michael Todd Theatre. The premiere was a benefit for Hull-House
Author and journalist Emmett Dedmon and his wife, Claire Lyons Dedmon, at the Chicago premiere of the film West Side Story at the Michael Todd Theatre. The premiere was a benefit for Hull-House.
1962

BCC Freedom Train -- July 4-1948
Men and boys standing next to large rendering of the Spirit of 76 train. L-r: Skippy Mannina, John Barone, Chic Scavone, John Briatta, Mike DiGiovanni, Gene Partipilio, Mrs. Hicks, Anthony Philips, and Joe Jackson.
1948

Baby's dance
Exterior. Women crouching on floor with small children for Baby's Dance.
1946

Barbara Eskin on stage in a production of "The Threepenny Opera" at Hull-House Theater
Barbara Eskin as Mrs. Peachum on stage in a production of "The Threepenny Opera" by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill at Hull House Theater; she is holding an iron and looking at the camera
1964

Barbara Eskin on stage in a production of "The Threepenny Opera" at Hull-House Theater
Barbara Eskin as Mrs. Peachum on stage in a production of "The Threepenny Opera" by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill at Hull House Theater; she is holding an iron and looking to her right
1964

Bas relief plaque featuring the likeness of Louise de Koven Bowen in honor of her service to Hull-House
Photo of a bas relief plaque plaque featuring the likeness of Louise de Koven Bowen in honor of her service to Hull-House. The inscription reads, "Louise de Koven Bowen / President of the Board, Hull-House, 1935-44" with "OPUS COX-MCC 1948" signifying the sculptor, Nancy Cox-McCormack
1948

Bas relief plaque featuring the likeness of Louise de Koven Bowen in honor of her service to Hull-House
Photo of a bas relief plaque plaque featuring the likeness of Louise de Koven Bowen in honor of her service to Hull-House. The inscription reads, "Louise de Koven Bowen / President of the Board, Hull-House, 1935-44" with "OPUS COX-MCC 1948" signifying the sculptor, Nancy Cox-McCormack
1948

Basketball practice at Hull-House
Seven teen boys with instructor at basketball practice in the Hull-House gymnasium
1950

Beach photographed during Jane Addams' trip to Mexico
Three people on a beach in Mexico.
1925

Bear on hind legs looking into bus filled with children from Hull-House during a trip to Hawthorn-Mellody Farms
A bear on its hind legs looking up into a bus filled with children from Hull-House looking at him during a trip to Hawthorn-Mellody Farms, a dairy farm, amusement park, and petting zoo in Lake County, Ill.; one of the children has their hand extended above the bear's head. A man dressed as a cowboy is holding the bear's leash; a second bus is behind this one
1949

Bear on hind legs looking into bus filled with children from Hull-House during a trip to Hawthorn-Mellody Farms
A bear on its hind legs looking up into a bus filled with children from Hull-House looking at him during a trip to Hawthorn-Mellody Farms, a dairy farm, amusement park, and petting zoo in Lake County, Ill.; a man dressed as a cowboy is holding the bear's leash and another man, holding a sombrero, is standing on the bottom step at the bus entrance
1949

Beatrice Fredman and Tedra Klein on stage in production of "The American Dream" at Hull-House Theater
Two performers (Beatrice Fredman, left, as Grandma and Tedra Klein as Mrs. Barker) sitting in chairs on stage in a production of "The American Dream" by Edward Albee at Hull House Theater; Klein has her hands together in front of her. Several boxes wrapped in plain paper are in front of them
1964

Beatrice Fredman and Tedra Klein on stage in production of "The American Dream" at Hull-House Theater
Two performers (Beatrice Fredman, left, as Grandma and Tedra Klein as Mrs. Barker) sitting in chairs on stage in a production of "The American Dream" by Edward Albee at Hull House Theater; Klein is talking animatedly. Several boxes wrapped in plain paper are in front of them
1964

Beatrice Fredman on stage in a production of "Play" at Hull-House Theater
Beatrice Fredman on stage in a production of "Play" by Samuel Beckett at Hull House Theater; only her face, painted white, is visible (speaking a line) at the top of a large urn
1964

Beatrice Fredman on stage in a production of "Play" at Hull-House Theater
Beatrice Fredman on stage in a production of "Play" by Samuel Beckett at Hull House Theater; only her face, painted white, is visible (mouth closed) at the top of a large urn
1964

Bicycle suspended from ceiling next to a wall
Bicycle suspended from ceiling next to a wall with a painting hung on it
1960

Bill Terry and Dick Lucas on stage in a production of "The Connection" at Hull-House Sheridan playhouse
Bill Terry as Sam and Dick Lucas as Leach on stage in a production of "The Connection" by Jack Gelber at Hull House Sheridan playhouse; Terry is holding up a limp Lucas - both characters are heroin addicts
1964

Bill Terry on stage in a production of "The Connection" at Hull-House Sheridan playhouse
Bill Terry as Sam on stage in a production of "The Connection" by Jack Gelber at Hull-House Sheridan playhouse
1964

Bill Terry on stage in a production of "The Connection" at Hull-House Sheridan playhouse
Bill Terry as Sam on stage in a production of "The Connection" by Jack Gelber at Hull-House Sheridan playhouse; he is smiling and holding a long rubber tube around his neck and right foot
1964

Book table at Hull-House 1951 Spring Carnival
Hull-House 1951 Spring Carnival attendees peruse books at a table
1951

Boot at Hull-House camp in Wisconsin
A boot dangling as men work in the background indoors at the Hull-House camp in Wisconsin.
1968

Bowen Country Club July 4th Pageant
Campers in Fourth of July costumes.
1948

Bowen Country Club sign near road
Exterior. BCC signpost on side of road with car in distance.
1946

Bowen Country Club sign on post
Exterior. Close-up of Joseph Tilton Bowen Country Club sign.
1941

Boy and Betty Ann Gaber holding nosegays
Exterior. Agnes Davorn's daughter Betty Ann Gaber and unidentified boy holding nosegays.
1937

Boy and a girl standing next to a fire hydrant with a bat and softball
A boy holding a wooden bat and a girl with a 16-inch softball stand next to a fire hydrant near an alley, likely close to Hull-House. Both are wearing sombreros
1949

Boy and girl looking up at grandfather clock
A boy (Tim Mulligan) and a girl looking up at grandfather clock in the original Hull-House building
1947

Boy and girl painting Lansingh and Commons signs
Exterior. Two teens on stomachs in grass painting signs while young boy and teenager watch. Top left: Richie DeFalco. Bottom. L-r: Bill Joffee, Jay Valentine.
1946

Boy and girl with ceramic plate
Boy sitting on couch holding ceramic plate with flamingo design; girl standing to the right next to display case
1958

Boy at a Hull-House Christmas party at Jane Addams Center
Young boy holding a gift pouch at a Hull-House Christmas party at Jane Addams Center; in the background is a girl in a jacket holding a wrapped present.
1960

Boy climbing up slide
Exterior. Boy climbing up playground slide.
1930

Boy consulting the Hull-House Bulletin Board
Boy wearing backpack consulting the Hull-House Bulletin Board on the east face of the Smith (Children's) Building
1910