Founded in 1911 by Jane Addams, the National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers worked to solve social problems through local development and community involvement. In 1979, the Federation changed its name to the United Neighborhood Centers of America, Inc. (UNCA), though its mandate remained the same.
What did the National Federation of settlements do?
Historical Note. The National Federation of Settlements (NFS) was founded in 1911 by leaders in the settlement house movement, including Jane Addams, Graham Taylor, and Robert A. Woods. The NFS was a social welfare organization devoted to the promotion and improvement of the settlement movement throughout the United States.
When was the Federation of settlement houses founded?
The Federation, an association of local settlement houses and neighborhood centers from across the United States and Canada, was founded in 1911. The records...
When did the National Federation of settlements and neighborhood centers receive records?
The National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers records were processed from December, 1964, to June, 1965. Subsequent shipments of records received between 1965 and 1979 were processed in 1982 with financial assistance from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
What did the National Federation of Settlements do?
The settlements taught adult education and English language classes, provided schooling for immigrants' children, organized job clubs, offered afterschool recreation, initiated public health services, and advocated for improved housing for the poor and working classes.
Were settlement houses funded by the government?
In the early years settlements and neighborhood houses were financed entirely by donations; and the residents usually paid for their own room and board.
Who received benefits from settlement houses?
Settlement houses were organizations that provided support services to the urban poor and European immigrants, often including education, healthcare, childcare, and employment resources. Many settlement houses established during this period are still thriving today.
Do settlement houses still exist?
Today, it is estimated that there are more than 900 settlement houses in the United States, according to UNCA, an association of 156 of them. Formerly known as the National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers, UNCA was actually founded in 1911 by Jane Addams and other pioneers of the settlement movement.
Who made settlement houses?
In 1889, Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr founded the Hull House in Chicago's near west side. [1] Inspired by London's Toynbee Hall, the Hull House broke ground as the first settlement house in the United States.
Who started settlement houses?
Robert A. Woods founded Andover House, Boston's first settlement house, in 1891. Today it is United South End Settlements. Woods also served as the National Federation of Settlements' first executive secretary.
What were settlement houses quizlet?
What was a settlement house? Community centers that offer services to the poor. How did these houses help immigrants? These houses helped the immigrants because volunteers would teach classes about English and American Government.
How did settlement houses alleviate poverty?
How did settlement houses help the poor? Settlement houses provided the environment for the poor tenants to create social clubs, community groups, and cultural events. This promoted fellowship between the residents. Education programs were also conducted under the auspices of the houses.
Citation
When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers. Records, [Box #, Folder #], Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library
Historical Note
Founded in 1911 by Jane Addams, the National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers worked to solve social problems through local development and community involvement. In 1979, the Federation changed its name to the United Neighborhood Centers of America, Inc. (UNCA), though its mandate remained the same.
Scope Note
This collection consists of documents generated by the National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers. The documents in this collection pertain to both policies pursued by the Federation and the internal workings of its organization. These are organized chronologically, and include booklets, pamphlets, and conference proceedings.
INVENTORY
Clyde E. Murray, “New Horizons for the Settlement Movement," reprint, 1944
Jane Addams, Mary Eliza McDowell, Graham Taylor to South End Residents, April 2, 1910
Addams, McDowell, and Taylor invite the Residents of South End House to a meeting of settlement workers in advance of the National Conference of Charities and Correction meeting in St. Louis.
Jane Addams to Robert Archey Woods, March 8, 1910
Addams asks Woods his opinion about planning a meeting of settlement workers who attend the annual meeting of the National Conference on Charities and Correction in May in St. Louis.
Robert Archey Woods to Jane Addams, May 1, 1916
Woods updates Addams on new leadership at the National Federation of Settlements.
Jane Addams to Albert Joseph Kennedy, May 26, 1920
Addams tells Kennedy about the reluctance of James Pond with regard to Henrietta Barnett's American tour.
Jane Addams to Albert Joseph Kennedy, June 26, 1920
Addams sends Kennedy materials regarding Henrietta Barnett's proposed lecture tour.
Jane Addams to Albert Joseph Kennedy, July 3, 1920
Addams hopes to meet Kennedy and sends information on Henrietta Barnett's lecture tour.
Jane Addams to Ellen Wayles Coolidge, August 12, 1921
Addams tells Coolidge that she and Mary Smith would like to visit London if Coolidge can accompany them.
