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Vittum, Harriet E. (Harriet Elizabeth), 1872-1953

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1872 - 1953

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Northwestern University Settlement Association General Administrative Records

 Collection
Identifier: 41/1
Abstract The Northwestern University Settlement Association was founded in 1891 in a poor, primarily immigrant neighborhood on the near northwest side of Chicago to improve conditions and to help its residents through its clubs and classes, social events, camping programs, and relief and emergency services. The Northwestern University Settlement Association General Administration Records document the daily activities of the organization and the personal lives of various individuals who were part of...
Dates: 1892-1995

Northwestern University Settlement Association Records Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: 41/7
Abstract The Northwestern University Settlement Association was founded in 1891 by a group of administrators and faculty from Northwestern University in order to provide social services, educational programs, referrals, and emergency relief to a poor immigrant neighborhood on Chicago's near northwest side.The scrapbooks in this series, compiled by different groups associated with the Northwestern University Settlement, typically contain newspaper clippings, programs, photographs, and other printed...
Dates: 1917-1984

Doris Overboe (1934-2012) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 41/12
Abstract

The Doris Overboe Papers fill five boxes and one card-file, and document her involvement with the Northwestern University Settlement Association (NUSA) and –the bulk of the materials—her research into the life of Harriet Vittum, long-time Head Resident at the Settlement.

Dates: c. 1990-2000

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Subject
Social service--Illinois--Chicago--Societies, etc. 2
Social settlements--Illinois--Chicago 2
Boys--Societies and clubs 1
Girls--Societies and clubs 1
Presidents--United States--Election --1916 1