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Chicago Boy Scouts of America
37 S. Wabash Ave.
Tel., Randolph 7609.
Supt., L. L. McDonald.
Incorp. 1910. To supplement the various existing educational agencies and to help boys to help themselves. By combining wholesome, attractive outdoor activities with the influence of the Scout Oath and Law, the movement develops character. Scoutcraft includes instruction in first aid, life saving, tracking, signalling, cycling, nature studies, campcraft, chivalry, and all other handicrafts. Boy Scouts are required to do a good turn daily. Any, boy 12 years of age or over, of any creed or class, living in any part of the city, may become a Scout. Regis- tration fee, 25c.
Children's Patriotic League of America
116 S. Michigan Ave.,
Tel., Central 5858.
Gen'1 Sec., Miss Pauline Hackerdorn.
For children's war relief work. See War Agencies, page 238. .
Life Saving Guards
108 N. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Randolph 7564.
Lieut .- Col. A. T. Brewer.
Salvation Army organizes and supervises local groups throughout the city. Activities include instruction in first aid, handicraft and music. Members are given summer outings. Membership limited to girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 18 years.
Off the Street Club
1346 Van Buren St.,
Tel., Haymarket 3089. Hours: 3:30 P. M .- 9 P. M.
Supt., John McMurry.
Estab. 1900. For child training and wise comradeship of chil- dren through instruction and recreation. Maintains gymnasium, club rooms, reading rooms, class rooms and library, band and outings. Free. Reg. Bur.
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This class contains agencies city-wide in scope working for the improvement of social conditions, including promotion of efficiency in governmental administration and improvement of the physical city-streets, buildings, etc. For agencies working against immoral conditions see Correctional Agencies (Reform of Conditions).
American Institute of Architects
Illinois Chapter,
Pres., Chas. Herrick Hammond,
64 E. Van Buren St. Tel., Harrison 4778.
Sec., Henry K. Holsman,
332 S. Michigan Ave., Tel., Harrison 5723.
Incorp. 1890. Has committees on Municipal Art, Town Plan- ning, Education, Architectural Exhibitions, Legislation. Mem- bership dues, $15 per year. Supported by dues of members.
Bureau of Social Service of Cook County
Marriage and Divorce Statistics Division, 1130 County Bldg.,
Tel., Franklin 3000.
Director and Supt., Mrs. Gertrude Howe Britton.
Issues special reports on marriage and divorce conditions. See Protectives Agencies, page 168.
Central Bureau of Jewish Charities 1800 Selden St.,
Tel., West 4980.
Registrar, Miss Julia B. Stern.
Estab. 1913.To promote efficiency and to prevent duplica- tion in case work. Is a clearing house for all agencies and in- dividuals working with the needy Jews of Chicago. Provides information regarding persons or families in whom agencies or individuals are interested. Has 140 co-operating agencies. No charge to registering agency. Supported by the Associated Jewish Charities of Chicago. Reg. Bur.
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Central Council of Civic Leagues
Ward Organizer, Mrs. Carlisle N. Rowley, 4018 N. Paulina St.,
Tel., Lake View 3519.
Estab. 1913. Under auspices of the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association and the Chicago Political Equality League. To promote civic ideals. Ward Leagues conduct civic educa- tional work through public meetings. Precinct organi- zations and block guardians propagate suffrage principles and stimulate local interest in public affairs. Non-partisan. Sup- ported by contributions.
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Chicago Association of Commerce
Civic Industrial Committee 10 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Main 4808.
Director, R. B. Beach.
Civic activities: Inspection of paving construction; extension of street lighting; campaign for flower box displays; investiga- tion of municipal needs; improvement of transportation fa- cilities; survey of all factors influencing industrial life of the city; establishment of civic industrial clubs in high schools. Supported by membership dues.
Subscriptions Investigating Committee
10 S. La Salle St.,
Tel., Main 4808.
Sec., Henry Stewart.
Investigates local charitable and philanthropic agencies seek- ing subscriptions. Endorsement is given to those which have sound management, social efficiency and financial integrity. A list of endorsed agencies is published annually.
Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency
315 Plymouth Court.
Tel., Harrison 8260.
Director, Harris S. Keeler.
Estab. 1910. To promote efficiency and economy in the ad- ministration of the local governments of this community and to furnish the public with exact information concerning the expenditure of taxpayers' money. Supported by contributions.
Chicago Bureau of Volunteer Social Service
Pres., Mrs. Flora Warren Seymour, 5529 Dorchester Ave.,
Tel., Blackstone 927.
Estab. 1914. To act as a clearing house between social agencies and volunteer workers. Under auspices of the Asso- ciation of Collegiate Alumnae, Chicago Woman's Club and Woman's City Club. Supported by dues and contributions.
Chicago Central Council of Social Agencies
Pres., W. S. Reynolds,
209 S. State St. Tel., Harrison 5627.
Sec., Philip L. Seman,
1258 W. Taylor St. Tel., Haymarket 6400.
Estab. 1914. An organization of delegates from representative social agencies having as its purpose the promotion of efficiency in social service administration. Conducts monthly meetings for the discussion of technical questions and co-operates in movements for social betterment. Supported by contributions.
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Chicago Civil Service League
189 W. Madison St., Tel., Franklin 2280. Sec., James M. Grimm.
Incorp. 1901. For the strict enforcement of Civil Service Laws, National, State and City. Supported by membership fees.
Chicago Community Trust
Room 509, 115 W. Monroe St.,
Tel., Randolph 7746.
Sec., Arthur J. Francis.
Estab. 1915. Under auspices of the Harris Trust and Savings Bank. To receive and safeguard philanthropic funds and to promote scientific research for the alleviation of human suffer- ing. Collects and manages philanthropic funds; distributes the income from these funds, and under certain conditions a portion of the principal, among charitable and educational agencies, including those supported by private donations and those sup- ported by public taxation; provides for specific purposes stipu- lated by donors. Activities limited to Chicago and Cook County. Supported by gifts and bequests.
Chicago Housing Council
Chairman, Mrs. Sidney L. Schwarz,
5017 Blackstone Ave. Tel., Oakland 1325.
Sec., Miss Georgia H. Leuthstrom,
14 E. Jackson Blvd. Tel., Harrison 7560.
Estab. 1916. To co-ordinate the work of agencies interested in housing; to stimulate public interest and to serve as a clear- ing house for ideas and methods of housing betterment. An- nual dues, $1-$5.
Chicago Kindergarten Club
Pres., Mrs. M. H. Topping,
521 Barry Ave. Tel., Graceland 3362.
Cor. Sec., Miss Grace Kee,
515 Barry Ave. Tel., Wellington 2492.
Estab. 1883. For mutual benefit and united effort toward a better understanding of the principles of education, the ad- vancement of the kindergarten, and all movements for the welfare of children.
Chicago League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes
3303 S. State St.,
Tel., Douglas 2495.
Executive Sec., T. Arnold Hill.
Estab. 1916. Incorp. 1917. To promote co-ordination and co- operation among existing agencies for the welfare of Negroes, and to develop other agencies where necessary; to make studies of economic and social conditions among Negroes. Maintains Industrial Bureau, a clearing house for working with negro mi-
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grants from the South; statistical and research department, center for co-operating agencies, bureau of information for social work among Negroes. Supported by membership fees and contributions.
Chicago Peace Society
Suite 902, 116 S. Michigan Ave.,
Tel., Randolph 6150.
Sec., Harold G. Townsend.
Estab. 1909. To promote justice and good will between na- tions and to educate public sentiment in favor of adopting arbitration or other pacific methods of settling international disputes. Supported by American Peace Society of Washing- ton, D. C., and membership fees.
Chicago Plan Commission
Parlor F, Hotel Sherman,
Tel., Franklin 2120.
Managing Director, Walter D. Moody.
Estab. 1909. To study plan of Chicago for the improvement of its streets, structures, boulevards and park system, residen- tial sections and suburban environments as laid out by the Commercial Club and given to the city in 1908; to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council by making recommen- dations from time to time regarding the plan of Chicago. Supported by appropriation from the City of Chicago and sub- scriptions from Commercial Club.
Chicago Political Equality League
Suite 1507, 17 N. State St.,
Tel., Majestic 7560.
Pres., Mrs. Stella Skiff Jannotta.
Sec., Mrs. John R. Gray.
Estab. 1894. Under auspices of the Chicago Woman's Club. To promote the study of political science and government; to foster and extend the political rights and privileges of women, and to establish their legal and industrial equality. Maintains a Bureau of Civic Efficiency, which studies municipal and county governments; fosters Ward Civic Leagues; works for civic betterment through committees, among which are the following: Motion Picture Committee, Public Dance Hall Com- mittee, Good Housing Committee, Municipal Amusements Committee, Municipal Music Committee. Annual membership, $3. Supported by membership dues.
Chicago Public School League
Suite 516, 110 S. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Majestic 7546.
Sec., John L. Lovett.
Incorp. 1916. To increase the educational efficiency of the public school system of Chicago. Furnishes the public informa- tion concerning the Chicago school system. Attempts to fur-
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ther the service of the public schools by means of comprehen- sive surveys of school systems in other metropolitan cities of the United States and other countries. Supported by contri- butions.
Chicago Real Estate Board
26 N. Dearborn St.,
Tel. Central 2904.
Executive Sec., Herbert A. Cole.
Estab. 1883. Incorp. 1884. For the general improvement of real estate conditions, such as improvement in regulation for laying out city subdivisions, streets, housing conditions, etc.
Chicago Single Tax Club
Suite 508, 64 W. Randolph St.,
Tel., Central 6083.
Sec., Hugh Reid.
Estab. 1887. Incorp. 1889. To promote equal rights to the bounties of Nature. Maintains educational work for advance- ment of the single tax movement. Provides lectures and dis- tributes literature. Also encourages interest among high school students by giving scholarships in leading professional schools to successful candidates in oratorical contests Sup- ported by subscriptions and dues. Membership dues, $3 a year.
Chicago Woman's Aid 4622 Grand Blvd.,
Tel., Kenwood 5826.
Civic Director, Miss Dorothy Kahn.
Estab. 1882. Incorp. 1911. A departmental club maintaining civic, philanthropic, literary and educational activities. Co- operates with Board of Education, Chicago School Extention Committee, Public School Art Society, Municipal Art League, Chicago Peace Society, Juvenile Protective Association, Chicago Housing Council and other agencies for promoting civic prog- ress. Gives financial support to Smyth School Social Center, the West Side Dispensary and other agencies. Annual dues, $5. Supported by dues.
Chicago Woman's Club 410 S. Michigan Ave.,
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Tel., Harrison 4752.
Pres., Mrs. Edwin T. Johnson.
Cor. Sec., Miss Alice Moran. .
Estab. 1876. Incorp. 1885. For united effort toward the higher civilization of humanity and general philanthropic and literary work. Among the standing committees are the follow- ing: Equal Suffrage, Immigration, Peace and Internationalism, Sunday Open Door. Special committees in following groups: Civic Recreation Group, Corrective Institution Group, Educa- tional Group, Industrial Group, Municipal Affairs Group, Public Health Group. Supported by membership dues.
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Chicago Woman's Outdoor Art League
Pres., Mrs. John Worthy.
149 E. Chicago Ave. Tel., Superior 2518.
Sec., Mrs. George E. Watson.
6249 Winthrop Ave. Tel., Edgewater 831.
Estab. 1901. For the advancement of outdoor art, pertaining to homes, schools and settlements, encouragement of Arbor Day, arrangement for Arbor Day celebrations and tree planting. Annual membership, $2. Supported by membership dues.
Citizens' Association of Chicago
11 S. LaSalle St.,
Tel., Majestic 7488.
Sec. and Attorney, Shelby M. Singleton.
Estab. 1874. To perfect municipal administration and legis- lation, to procure prompt enforcement of the law and to in- crease public interest in municipal affairs. Supported by mem- bership dues.
City Club of Chicago 315 Plymouth Court,
Tel., Harrison 8278.
Civic Sec., George E. Hooker.
Incorp. 1903. For the investigation and improvement of municipal conditions and public affairs in the City of Chicago, and the establishment and maintenance of a social club for the use of men who desire to co-operate in the accomplishment of this purpose by non-partisan and practical methods. Com- mittees on Accident Prevention, Charities, City Planning, Pub- lic Education, Public Health, Housing Conditions, Immigration and Citizenship, Labor Conditions, Music Extension, Parks and Playgrounds, Penal and Reformatory Agencies, etc. Supported by dues and subscriptions. Dues, $30 per year.
City of Chicago Department of Public Welfare
805 City Hall Square Bldg.,
Tel., Central 7707.
Commissioner, Louise Osborne Rowe.
Estab. 1914. Founded by the City Council as the industrial and social research department of the municipal government. Activities are conducted through Bureaus as follows:
. Bureau of Employment
Supt., James W. Calley.
Ordinance provides that this Bureau shall operate the Municipal Lodging House for Men and the Municipal Lodging House for Women, and shall perform such duties in the col- lection of information relative to working conditions, wages, hours of labor and unemployment, in the City of Chicago, and in the practical relief of unemployment, as may be required by the Commissioner of Public Welfare.
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Bureau of Social Surveys
Ordinance provides that this Bureau shall collect information relative to living conditions in Chicago, facilities for recreation, the causes of vagrancy, crime and poverty; and shall recom- mend to the City Council appropriate ordinances for the prac- tical betterment of such conditions.
Bureau of Information
Director, Miss Valeria D. McDermott.
Directs persons applying to Department for information or assistance to proper agency; furnishes information regarding civic and social agencies; endeavors to keep on file information concerning social surveys, studies or investigations completed or in progress in Chicago and to enlist the co-operation of social agencies by encouraging the registration of such information with the Bureau; edits Department Bulletins, and other publi- cations, collects statistical information and investigates cases of women committed to the House of Correction and secures assistance for their rehabiliation at time of release.
Bureau of Gardens
Operates model community garden and supplies information relating to gardening, soil preparation, seeds, planting, etc. Also supplies information to those desiring to secure garden sites; assists in organizing community garden clubs; conducts · a Lecture Bureau where experts in gardening may be secured to address community and public gatherings interested in gardening.
Civic Federation of Chicago
108 S. LaSalle St.,
Tel., Main 3365.
Sec., Douglas Sutherland.
Estab. 1894. For local municipal improvement and better- ment of civic conditions; promotion of efficiency in the public service, and furtherance of wholesome legislation. Conducts educational campaigns and issues publications for the promotion of the above objects. Supported by contributions.
Civil Service Reform Association of Chicago
35 N. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Randolph 1752.
Sec., R. E. Blackwood.
Estab. 1882. To extend and improve the merit system in the civil service. Supported by membership.
College Alumni Social Service Commission
Sec., H. P. Williams.
Room 1600, 19 S. La Salle St.,
Tel., Central 6789.
Estab. 1912. To encourage and facilitate the voluntary par- ticipation of college trained men in social, civic and religious work in Chicago.
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Committee on Public Affairs
Chairman, Mrs. Frederick A. Dow. 6438 University Ave. Tel., Midway 1559. Sec., Mrs. Helen K. Barber.
1001 E. Marquette Road. Tel., Hyde Park 8073.
Estab. 1914. An auxiliary of the Chicago Woman's Club. Is a delegate body composed of representatives from a large num- ber of women's organizations. Purpose is to promote efficiency in municipal administration through the intelligent participa- tion of women in the duties of citizenship. Delegates study activities of municipal governmental bodies and keep affiliated organizations informed regarding civic affairs.
Community Center Conference of Chicago
Pres., Wm. Bogan 1225 Sedgwick St.
Sec., Jacob J. Sampson.
89th St. and South Chicago Ave. . Tel., South Chicago 1079.
Estab. 1915. To advance the interests of the community center movement in Chicago. A club composed of directors of parks, school and other community centers. Members hold meetings for exchange of information relating to their work. Membership dues, $1 per year. Supported by membership.
Cook County Real Estate Board
111 W. Washington St.,
Tel., Franklin 4593.
Manager, Miss Helen M. Mccullough.
Incorp. 1908. Primarily concerned with all matters pertain- ing to real estate and allied interests and also for civic better- ment. Has committees on public utilities, parks and schools, rivers and harbors, good roads, etc.
Drama League of Chicago
Pres., Mrs. Lyman A. Walton.
5737 Woodlawn Ave., Tel., Hyde Park 2341.
Sec., Perry B. Corneau.
Lockport, Il1.
Estab. 1910. To increase attendance at performances of plays which the committee deems worthy of support; also promotes the development of children's plays in the school and local dra- matic talent. Distributes lists of plays Dues, $2-$5 per year. Supported by dues and subscriptions.
Friends of Our Native Landscape
Executive Officer, Jens Jensen. 64 E. Van Buren St.,
Tel., Harrison 3974.
Estab. 1913. To secure and preserve for the people of to- day and of all future generations typical examples of the native
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landscape types that existed in Illinois at the advent of the white man, and to encourage by means of pilgrimages the love of nature in the open. Lectures are given and excursions are conducted to places of natural beauty about Chicago. Sup- ported by annual dues.
Greater Chicago Federation 1152 N. Ashland Ave., Tel., Haymarket 3725. Sec., Tomaz F. Deuther.
Estab. 1911. Is an alliance of improvement orgnizations throughout Chicago for the promotion and protection of busi- ness and residential interests. Seeks to secure improvement of transportation service, limitation on heights of buildings, etc. Membership dues, $10 per year. Supported by local busi- ness men and improvement associations.
Home Preparedness League of Chicago Suite 500 6 N. Michigan Ave.,
Tel., Central .5185.
Pres., Mrs. Lynden Evans.
Sec., Mrs. James B. Herrick.
Estab. 1917. Under auspices of the School of Domestic Arts and Science. To promote simplicity of living, elimination of waste and wise expenditure of money. Conducts lecture courses on thrift and conservation. Gives cooking lessons, demonstra- tions of canning by cold pack method, etc. Conferences held and personal advice given, when desired, by the staff of the School of Domestic Arts and Science. Charges, small nominal fee for each lecture. Supported by School of Domestic Arts and Science, contributions and fees.
Illinois Bankers Association
208 S. LaSalle St.,
Tel., Wabash 2288.
Sec., M. A. Graetinger.
Estab. 1891. Civic activities as follows: Assists movements for better agriculture, better schools, better roads and other improvements in living conditions. Secures legislation for betterment of rural life. Supported by dues of affiliated banks.
Illinois Committee on Social Legislation Pres., James H. Tufts,
- 5551 University Ave. Tel., Hyde Park 3163.
Sec., Eugene T. Lies.
168 N. Michigan Ave. Tel., Majestic 7160.
Estab. 1912. To secure the enactment of social legislation and to encourage the enforcement of laws and ordinances bear- ing upon social welfare. Supported by contributions from indi- viduals and affiliated organizations.
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Industrial Club of Chicago
Pres., Thomas E. Wilson. 4100 S. Ashland Ave. Tel., Yards 4000. Sec., G. A. Ranney. 606 S. Michigan Ave. Tel., Harrison 6200.
Estab. 1905. To advance industrial and civic interests of the city. Activities consist of efforts to promote social legislation, public health, etc.
Legislative Voters' League of Illinois
10 S. La Salle St., Tel., Franklin 3356.
Sec., Ralph Ellis.
Estab. 1901. To promote good government through the agency of the State Legislature: (1) by assisting the public to form a correct judgment concerning the work and character of the members of the legislature; (2) by aiding in the nom- ination and election of desirable legislators and in retaining their services as long as possible; (3) by furnishing the public and members of the legislature with exact information con- cerning the scope and purpose of proposed legislation. Non- partisan. Supported by contributions.
Municipal Art League of Chicago
Pres., Everett L. Millard,
69 W. Washington St. Tel., Randolph 1458.
Sec., Mrs. Wm. F. Young,
5506 Rice St., Tel., Austin 851.
Incorp. 1901. To promote civic art, the fine and industrial arts and to stimulate civic pride in the care and improvement of public and private property. Purchases annually works of art for Municipal Art Gallery. Furnishes speakers to clubs and schools. The Children's Art Education Committee of the League maintains lectures at the Art Institute for children. Supported by membership dues.
Municipal Voters' League 109 N. Dearborn St.
Tel., Randolph 1143.
Executive Sec., S. R. Watkins.
Estab. 1896. To secure an honest and competent City Coun- cil. Issues reports on records of aldermanic candidates and makes recommendations. Supported by general membership.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Chicago Branch
Pres., Hon. E. O. Brown,
38 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 2150.
Sec., A. K. Maynard,
2559 S. Michigan Ave., Tel. Calumet 5696.
Estab. 1910. To uplift the colored men and women of this
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country by securing for them the full enjoyment of their rights as citizens, justice in all courts and equality of oppor- tunity everywhere. Supported by dues and subscriptions.
National Fire Protection Association
Chicago Chapter Chairman, John C. McDonnell, 603 City Hall. Tel., Main 447.
Estab. 1913. To reduce the loss of life and property caused by fire. Annual membership $6. Supported by dues.
National Safety Council
Suite 804, 208 S. LaSalle St.,
Tel., Harrison 5365.
Gen. Mgr. and Sec., W. H. Cameron.
Estab. 1913. To promote safety and all phases of accident prevention. Issues bulletins which give information regarding organization of accident prevention campaigns, safety com- mittees, inspection of dangerous places, promotion of co-opera- tive spirit in safety affairs among employes, and the making and distribution of illustrated safety posters. Supported by mem- bership dues.
Polish Social Workers' Club Pres., Stephen J. Napieralski,
Desplaines, Il1. Sec., Thomas Skorupa.
Diversey and Avers Ave. Tel., Albany 500.
Estab. 1913. A club composed of Polish social workers who hold meetings to discuss methods of social service. Supported by membership dues.
Public Education Association
Pres., Allen B. Pond, 64 E. VanBuren St., Tel. Harrison 2927.
Sec., Glen Edwards,
64 E. VanBuren St., Tel. Harrison 2927.
Incorp. 1916. To secure and maintain the highest possible standard of public education in the City of Chicago. Studies Chicago schools, ascertains their needs and assists in meeting these needs. Annual membership dues $1 and up. Supported by dues and contributions.
Public Safety Commission 2838 S. Michigan Ave., Tel., Calumet 5900.
Executive Sec., Wm. Burgess.
Estab. 1913. To safeguard the public from accidents in public places by investigating causes of violent death, educating the public through schools, churches and literature, securing and
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enforcing proper laws and regulations. Supported by subscrip- tions and aid from County Board of Cook County.
Social Service Club
Pres., John E. Ransom,
1744 W. Harrison St., Tel. West 112.
Sec., Dwight L. Akers,
1514 E. 67th Place, Tel. Hyde Park 2874.
Estab. 1903. A club of professional and volunteer social workers. Meetings held for the promotion of personal acquaint- ance and the discussion of subjects relating to social service. Membership dues $1 per year. Supported by membership dues.
Social Service Registration Bureau
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