Northwestern University Settlement Association records

  • Creator Names Northwestern University Settlement Association.
  • Title Northwestern University Settlement Association records [manuscript], 1909-1974, bulk 1937-1974.
  • Physical description 2.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)
  • Collection summary Consists primarily of materials received by the Northwestern University Settlement Association from various organizations, including the Chicago Council of Social Agencies (later the Welfare Council of Metropolitan Chicago), the Chicago Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers, the East Humboldt Park--Near Northwest Conservation Community Council, and the West Town Mental Health Planning Group. The papers, the bulk of which were created during Michael Rachwalski's tenure with the association (1937-1981), include minutes, reports, flyers, and some correspondence, and pertain primarily to the issues addressed by these groups. Includes two letters by Harriet Vittum to Mrs. Fitch, 1920. Mr. Rachwalski served as associate head resident, 1937-1947, and then succeeded Harriet Vittum as head resident.
  • Acquisition information Most of the collection is a gift of Northwestern University Library (1991.0477).
  • Names
    • Northwestern University Settlement Association Archives.
    • Northwestern University Settlement (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Rachwalski, Michael, d. 1987.
    • Vittum, Harriet E. (Harriet Elizabeth), 1872-1953.
    • Chicago Council of Social Agencies.
    • Chicago Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers.
    • East Humboldt Park-Near Northwest Conservation Community Council.
    • Welfare Council of Metropolitan Chicago.
    • West Town Mental Health Planning Group.
    • Rachwalski, Michael.
    • Vittum, Harriet E. (Harriet Elizabeth), 1872-1953.
    • Chicago Council of Social Agencies.
    • Chicago Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers.
    • East Humboldt Park-Near Northwest Conservation Community Council.
    • Northwestern University Settlement (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Welfare Council of Metropolitan Chicago.
    • West Town Mental Health Planning Group.
  • Subjects
    • Charities Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Community centers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Social service Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Social settlements Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
    • Humboldt Park (Chicago, Ill.)
    • West Town (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Minutes. aat
    • Pamphlets. aat
    • Reports. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.