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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.

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A man reading a book at a senior center with other seniors playing cards in the background
A man in a folding chair, reading a small book, likely at a senior center affiliated with Hull-House. In the background, four other seniors appear to be playing cards. A piano is against the wall.
1968
Accumulated garbage between buildings
Two children looking down out of a window at garbage accumulated between buildings
1960
Anthony D'Andrea, Chicago politician
Anthony D'Andrea, Chicago politician who ran for 19th Ward alderman in 1916-17 and 1920-21
1921
Architectural plan for new Parkway Community House - basement
Architectural plan for basement of new Parkway Community House at 400 E. 67th St. by William F. Deknatel
1962
Architectural plan for new Parkway Community House - main floor and plot plan
Architectural plan for main floor and plot of new Parkway Community House at 400 E. 67th St. by William F. Deknatel
1962
Architectural plan for new Parkway Community House - second floor
Architectural plan for second floor of new Parkway Community House at 400 E. 67th St. by William F. Deknatel
1962
Architectural rendering of new Parkway Community House
Architectural rendering of new Parkway Community House at 400 E. 67th St. by William F. Deknatel
1962
Attendees at Thanksgiving dinner event for seniors at Parkway Community House
Five attendees at a dinner event in celebration of Thanksgiving at Parkway Community House; one woman is standing at the coat rack, another is standing talking to a man seated at the dinner table between a woman and a young girl.
1962
Attendees at Thanksgiving dinner event for seniors at Parkway Community House
Eight attendees sitting at the table at a Thanksgiving dinner event for seniors at Parkway Community House. One of the attendees is a young woman, the rest are seniors.
1962
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 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
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
Boy holding cigarette during the 1904 Chicago Stockyard strike
Boy wearing overalls and a hat holding a cigarette during the 1904 Chicago Stockyard strike
1904
Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley at a groundbreaking ceremony
Richard J. Daley throws the first shovel of dirt at a groundbreaking ceremony, possibly for a senior center affiliated with Hull-House; two men stand on the left and three, including Otto Kerner, on the right, and a large earth moving machine is behind them
1960
Children and an adult instructor sitting at a long table at Parkway Community House
Children and a woman sitting at a long table at Parkway Community House; the woman may be an instructor in crafts.
1961
Children arriving for an event at Parkway Community House
A large group of children in formal attire with a few adults arriving for an event at Parkway Community House.
1961
Children decorating a Christmas tree at Parkway Community House
Four children (three mostly obscured) decorating a Christmas tree at Parkway Community House.
1961
Children decorating a Christmas tree at Parkway Community House
Four children (three mostly obscured) decorating a Christmas tree at Parkway Community House.
1961
Children in costume at an event, likely for Halloween, at Parkway Community House
A dozen children in costume at an event, likely for Halloween, at Parkway Community House.
1961
Children in costume at an event, likely for Halloween, at Parkway Community House
A dozen children in costume standing in line at an event, likely for Halloween, at Parkway Community House.
1961
Children playing in fire hydrant spray in the street, likely near Parkway Community House
Several children playing in fire hydrant spray in the street, likely near Parkway Community House; a couple of adults are looking on in the background.
1961
Christmas decorating event at Parkway Community House
Women and children at a table with tree boughs and ornaments at a Christmas decorating event at Parkway Community House; in the background is a a girl decorating a Christmas tree.
1961
Darts game during Carnival Day, part of Parkway Community House's 1961 "Clean Up Week"
Two boys and a young woman outdoors participating in a darts game during Carnival Day during Parkway Community House's 1961 "Clean Up Week." The dart board is hanging on a brick wall next to a sign reading "Dart throw 5¢."
1961
Desk area at a senior center affiliated with Hull-House
Desk area at a senior center affiliated with Hull-House; including a typewriter, wall clock, desk, and bulletin board with "Happy Thanksgiving" among the signs
1968
First Hull-House Kindergarten director Jenny Dow
Photo portrait of a woman, likely Jenny Dow, later Jenny Dow Harvey, the first director of the Hull-House Kindergarten, wearing an embroidered dress and sitting on a couch
1890
Five board members at 1964 annual meeting of Parkway Community House
Five board members at the 1964 Parkway Community House annual meeting; three men (John F. Boynton, Robert Page, and Maynard B. Cook, D.D.S.) are standing behind two women (Mrs. Ralph E. Pottker and Miss Betty Karger) seated at a table. All five are looking at a piece of paper Pottker is holding.
1964
Five girls perform a dance at a family night program at Parkway Community House
Five girls, members of the Junior Girls Club, wearing tunics perform a dance at a family night program at Parkway Community House.
1961
Five girls perform a dance at a family night program at Parkway Community House
Five girls, members of the Junior Girls Club, wearing tunics perform a dance at a family night program at Parkway Community House.
1961
Five young men on stage at an event at Parkway Community House
Five young men on stage at an event at Parkway Community House; they are standing side-by-side, wearing caps with birds on the front. On the right is a woman in a dress. Several members of the audience are in the photo.
1961
Four girls perform a skit at a family night program at Parkway Community House
Four girls perform a skit at a family night program at Hull-House's Parkway Community House. One girl is lying asleep on a mattress while the other three are walking away.
1961
Four photos connected to Parkway Community House
Four photos connected to Parkway Community House; three relate to the move from Washington Park neighborhood to West Woodlawn and the fourth is from a "Tom Thumb Wedding" event at the day camp
1963
Four seniors playing cards at a senior center affiliated with Hull-House
Four seniors, two men and two women, playing cards at a senior center affiliated with Hull-House; one of the men is reaching in to pick up a trick
1960
Four teen girls Thanksgiving dinner event for teens at Parkway Community House
Four teen girls sitting on a bench against a wall at a dinner event in celebration of Thanksgiving at Parkway Community House. Two other young women are partially visible seated on either side of them. One of the set tables is in the photo.
1962
Graduation photograph of Jane Addams Strangeman, Jane Addams' godchild
Graduation photograph of Jane Addams Strangeman, Jane Addams' godchild, standing next to a chair
1921
Hull-House Theatre production of Harold Pinter's play "The Dumb Waiter," broadcast on television as part of the Esso Repertory Theatre series
Two men face each other in a run-down apartment setting in a production of Harold Pinter's play "The Dumb Waiter" by Hull-House Theatre, filmed and broadcast as part of the Esso Repertory Theatre television series; production was directed by Robert Sickinger
1965
Hull-House co-founder Ellen Gates Starr
A young Hull-House co-founder Ellen Gates Starr, in profile, wearing a cross around her neck
1886
Hull-House co-founder Ellen Gates Starr
A young Hull-House co-founder Ellen Gates Starr, in profile, wearing a cross around her neck
1886
Hull-House co-founder Ellen Gates Starr
A young Hull-House co-founder Ellen Gates Starr, in profile, wearing a cross around her neck
1886
Hull-House director Charlotte Carr standing with three men
(from left) Joe Guinta, Hull-House neighborhood resident; Mr. Eugenio (?); Hull-House director Charlotte Carr; and sociologist and writer Anthony Sorrentino standing for a photo
1940
Hull-House pottery instructor and artist Ethel Louise Tyrrell Reymont
Hull-House pottery instructor and artist Ethel Louise Tyrrell Reymont
1930
Hull-House resident Alzina Parsons Stevens
Head and shoulders portrait of Hull-House resident, labor leader, and social reformer Alzina Parsons Stevens
1914
Hull-House resident Bert Boerner
Hull-House resident Bert Boerner
1934
Hull-House resident Elizabeth (Betty) Storrs Swing
Hull-House resident Elizabeth (Betty) Storrs Swing
1914
Hull-House resident Elizabeth (Betty) Storrs Swing
Hull-House resident Elizabeth (Betty) Storrs Swing
1914
Hull-House resident Florence Kelley
Hull-House resident, social reformer, and labor activist Florence Kelley, standing at a table looking at papers
1900
Hull-House resident Grace Abbott
Photo portrait of Hull-House resident Grace Abbott, left profile; taken in Chicago
1910
Hull-House resident Sophonisba P. Breckinridge
Hull-House resident and University of Chicago professor Sophonisba P. Breckinridge standing in academic robes
1911
Hull-House resident and director of the United States Children's Bureau Julia Lathrop
Photo portrait of Hull-House resident and first director of the United States Children's Bureau Julia Lathrop, in profile
1912
Hull-House resident and trustee Mary Rozet Smith
Small head and shoulders photo of Hull-House resident and trustee Mary Rozet Smith
1889

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Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Alternative Title
Hull House Photograph collection; Jane Addams Memorial collection
Theme
Social Services & Settlement Houses
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