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The Chicago Academy of Sciences
Lincoln Park, opposite Center St.,
Asst. Sec., Chas. T. Hills.
A museum of natural history. Open daily from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Sunday, 1 to 5 p. m. Admission free.
Children's Science Library
A special collection of books for children on natural history. including plants, animals, astronomy, geography and industries. Individual guidance in the proper use of nature study books given children by librarian. Reading room open 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. each week day.
Chicago Historical Society Library
Dearborn Ave. and W. Ontario St. Tel., Superior 401.
Librarian, Carolina E. McIlvaine.
A repository of matter relating to the history and archaeolo- gy of the northwest, particularly of Chicago, comprising 50,000 volumes, an extensive collection of pamphlets and manuscripts, maps, views, etc., illustrative of the development of Illinois and the Central West. Library, museum and portrait gallery are open free to the public from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. on week days.
Chicago Law Institute Library
1025 County Bldg.,
Tel., Main 4301.
Librarian, W. H. Holden.
Estab. 1857. As a central law library for the special use of members. Supported by voluntary assessment of members each year. May be consulted by the public.
Chicago Public Library
Michigan Ave. and Washington St.,
Tel., Central 5822.
Acting Librarian, Carl B. Roden.
The Chicago Public Library is a free public institution estab -. lished under the Illinois Library Law of 1872. The right of drawing books from the public library belongs to all who re- side in the City of Chicago, and also to those who make their homes in the suburbs within the limits of Cook County and are regularly employed in the city.
Department and Hours
Circulating, Open Shelf and Registry Departments, third floor. Open 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. Closed on Sunday.
Reference Room and Public Card Catalogue, fourth floor. Open 9 A. M. to 10 P. M. Sundays and holidays, 9 A. M. to 6 P. M.
Thomas Hughes Room for young people, fourth floor. Open 9 A. M. to 6:30 P. M. Closed on Sundays.
Arts and Crafts and Music Room, fifth floor. Open 9 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. Closed on Sunday.
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Study Room for Women, fourth floor. Open 9 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. Closed on Sunday and during August.
Patents and Bound Newspapers Room, first floor, Randolph Street entrance. Open 9 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. Closed on Sunday.
Civics Room, first floor, Randolph Street entrance. Open 9 A. M. to 10 P. M. Closed on Sunday.
Reading Room for current magazines and newspapers, fourth floor, Randolph street entrance. Open 9 A. M. to 10 P. M. Sundays and holidays, 9 A. M. to 6 P. M.
Books for the Blind. 1,616 volumes for the blind, two monthly magazines with four systems of raised characters.
Maintains: Branch Libraries, 39; Industrial and Commercial Branches, 21; High School Libraries, 6; Class Room Libraries, 848; Deposit Stations, 49; Delivery Stations in addition to Branches, 68; Special Deposits, 29.
Branches
Independent collections of 3,000 to 20,000 volumes in quarters owned or rented by the Library, or occupied by arrangement with the Park Boards and administered by a librarian and staff.
Branches marked * are open from 9 a. m. to 10 p. m .; those marked t are open from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m .; all others are open from 1 to 9 p. m .; Sundays and holidays open from 2 to 6 p. m. Armour Square, 33d St. and Shields Ave.
*Austin, 5642 W. Lake St.
Bessemer Park, 89th St. and Muskegon Ave.
*Blackstone, 49th St. and Lake Park Ave.
Burr School, Ashland and Wabansia Ave.
Cornell Square, Wood and W. 51st Sts .
Davis Square, 45th St. and Marshfield Ave.
*Douglas Branch, 3527 W. 12th St. Dvorak Park, 20th and Fisk Sts.
Eckhart Park, Chicago Ave. and Noble St.
Forrestville School, 45th St. and St. Lawrence Ave.
Fuller Park, 45th St. and Princeton Ave. Hamilton Park, 72d St. and Normal Ave. Hamlin Park, Barry and Hoyne Aves. Hardin Square, Wentworth Ave. and 26th St.
*Hebrew Institute, Taylor and Lytle Sts.
*Hiram Kelly, 62d St. and Normal Blvd. Holstein, Oakley Ave. and Ems St.
Humboldt, 2553 W. North Ave. Independence Park, Springfield Ave. and Irving Park Blvd. Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N. Avers Ave.
*Lewis Institute, 1943 W. Madison St.
tLincoln Centre, Oakwood Blvd. and Langley Ave.
tLogan Square, 3245 Fullerton Ave.
Mark White Square, Halsted and 30th Sts.
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Morse School, N. Sawyer Ave. and W. Ohio St. tOgden Park, 64th St. and Racine Ave. Palmer Park, 111th St. and Indiana Ave. Pulaski Park, Blackhawk and Noble Sts. Scanlan, 11725 Perry Ave.
Seward Park, Elm and Orleans Sts.
¡Sherman Park, Loomis and W. 53d Sts.
¡Sheridan, 4734-36 N. Racine Ave. Stanford Park, 14th Place and Union St. Stanton Park, Vedder and Reese Sts. Sumner School, Colorado and Kildare Aves. +Twenty-sixth Street, 2548 S. Homan Ave. George C. Walker Branch, Morgan Park. Woodlawn, 6247 Kimbark Ave.
Deposit Stations
Small collections placed in outlying and remote districts in charge of a local organization, church, settlement house, etc., but open to the general public. Administered by an attendant not regularly on the Library Staff.
Albany Park, 3312 Lawrence Ave. Argyle, 5044 N. Clark St. Ashburn, 3719 W. 83d St. Association House, 2150 W. North Ave.
Birchwood, 1542 Jarvis Ave.
Brighton Park, 2112 W. 35th St. Butler House, 3212 Broadway. Cheltenham, 2943 E. 79th St. Chicago Lawn, 3509 W. 63d St. Cicero Ave., 407 S. Cicero Ave. Dunning, 3940 Narragansett Ave. Dauphin Park, 8944 Cottage Grove Ave. East Fifty-eighth St., 313 E. 58th St. East Sixty-third St. 710 E. 63rd St. East Rogers Park, 6614 Sheridan Rd. Edgewater, 5846 Glenwood Ave. Edison Park, 6701 Olmsted Ave. Fernwood, 104th and Wallace Sts. Gano, 11640 Wentworth Ave. Grand Ave., 1722 Grand Ave. Grand Crossing, 1318 E. 75th St. Gresham, 8684 Vincennes Ave. Hegewisch, 13320 Brandon Ave. Irving Park, 4227 Irving Park Blvd. Jefferson Park, 4774 Milwaukee Ave. Jewish Educational Alliance, 1243 N. Wood St. Larrabee St., 2004 Larrabee St. Lawndale, 2140 S. Crawford Ave. Longwood, W. 97th St. and Longwood Drive. Madison St., 4216 W. Madison St.
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Mayfair, 4500 Montrose Ave. Montrose, 4410 Milwaukee Ave. N. Clark St., 2932 N. Clark St. North Halsted St., 3701 N. Halsted St. Norwood Park, 6013 Ceylon Ave.
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Park Manor, 350 E. 71st St. Ravenswood, 4356 N. Hermitage Ave.
Rogers Park, 1754 Lunt Ave. South Shore, 6721 Stony Island Ave. Thirty-First St., 304 E. 31st St. Washington Heights, 1400 W. 103rd St. West Brighton, 2845 W. 38th St. West Englewood, 1901 W. 59th St.
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West Harrison St., 3054 W. Harrison St.
West Pullman, 700 W. 120th St. West Ravenswood, 4763 Lincoln Ave.
West Ridge, Armstrong School, Greenleaf Ave. and Pingree St
West Sixteenth St., 4024 W. 16th St.
West Twelfth St., 2013 W. 12th St.
Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy 2559 Michigan Ave.,
Tel., Calumet 5696.
Librarian, Maud E. Lavery.
Maintains collection of books, and pamphlets on social econ- omics, charities and correction, civic and social betterment. Primarily for students of the school, but may be consulted by the public. Open between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m., except Saturday afternoons and Sundays. See Education (Training for Social Service), page 89.
John Crerar Library 110 N. Wabash Ave.,
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Tel., Central 426.
Librarian, C. W. Andrews. Hours: 9 a. m .- 10 p. m., except Sundays.
Estab. 1894. As a free public reference library of scientific and technical literature. Includes Gerritsen collection of 18,000 volumes and 15,000 pamphlets on social and economic subjects, including labor, socialism, social status of woman, etc. Also contains the R. T. Ely collection on American social and labor movements. The department of medical sciences may be con- sulted in the Senn Reading Room by physicians and medical students.
Field Museum of Natural History Jackson Park.
Director and Sec., Frederick J. V. Skiff.
Estab. 1894. Occupies temporary building erected for Fine Arts in Jackson Park, the exposition site, pending completion of new building south of 12th St. and Lake Michigan. Comprises
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four departments anthropology, botany, zoology and geology. Maintains extension work in Chicago public schools through the N. W. Harris Endowment. Open to the public on all days except Christmas and Thanksgiving. Admission free on Sat- urday and Sunday, on all other days, 25c.
Library: Hours: 9 a. m .- 4:30 p. m. Librarian, Miss Elsie Lippincott.
A scientific reference library. Visitors may consult books by making application at the office of the library. Magazines in reading room are accessible to the public.
Elbert H. Gary Law Library
Northwestern University Bldg.,
N. Dearborn and W. Lake Sts.,
Librarian, F. B. Crossley.
The library of the Northwestern University Law School. Open without charge to non-resident lawyers presenting satis- factory credentials. Resident lawyers, graduates of the North- western University Law School, are charged a registration fee of $1.00 per year for the privilege of using the library. All other resident lawyers are charged a registration fee of $4 a year.
Lewis Instituto Library
1949 W. Madison St.,
Tel., West 793. Hours: 8 a. m .- 5 p. m. daily except Sunday. Librarian, Miss Francis S. Talcott.
Estab. 1897. As a general and technical library for the use of the faculty and student body, but the public is allowed free use of the library for reference. Books loaned only to instruc- tors and students of the Institute.
Loyola University School of Sociology
Sixth Floor, 155 N. Clark St.,
Tel., Central 2883.
Sec., James Fitzgerald.
Maintains collection of books and pamphlets on social econ- omics, political economy, charities, corrections, civic and social betterment. For use of faculty and students, but may be con- sulted by the public. Open when school is in session from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. See Education (Training for Social Service), page 89.
Municipal Reference Library
1005 City Hall.
Tel., Main 447.
Librarian, Frederick Rex.
Estab. 1900. City Hall Branch of the Chicago Public Li- brary. Contains books, reports, pamphlets and other data re- lating to municipal government administration and legislation in Chicago and other cities.
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Newberry Library
N. Clark St. and Walton Place,
Tel., Superior 1817. Hours: 9 a. m .- 10 p. m. except Sunday. Librarian, Wm. N. C. Carlton.
A general reference library for the free use of the public. Northwestern University Library Evanston and Chicago Aves.,
Tel., Evanston 1900.
Librarian, Walter Lichtenstein.
General reference library for the use of the faculty and stu- dents of the University, but residents of Chicago engaged in special study are permitted to use the reading rooms of the general library and may have the privilege of drawing books from the library under proper introduction. Hours: During college year, 8 a. m. to 10 p. m., except Sunday. During vaca- tion, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Ryerson Library
Art Institute, Michigan Ave. and Adams St.
Tel., Central 7080.
Librarian, Miss Sarah Louise Mitchell.
The Ryerson Library of the Art Institute is devoted to works on fine art and travel. Contains the Burnham Library of Architecture; also loan collection of photographs and lantern slides. Library primarily intended for students of the Institute, but may be used by the public as a free ref- erence library on fine arts. Hours: Daily from 8:30 to 5:30; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until 9:30 p. m. Sundays 2 to 8 p. m.
University of Chicago
Harper Memorial Library,
Midway Plaisance. Tel., Midway 800.
Associate Director, J. C. M. Hanson.
Estab. 1893. Library comprises the general library located in the Harper Memorial Library and the departmental librar- ies located in the various department buildings. Primarily in- tended for the use of the faculty and students of the Univer- sity, but residents of Chicago engaged in serious study are permitted to use the reading rooms of the general library and of the School of Education, and may have the privilege of drawing books available for circulation upon the payment of a fee. Properly accredited scholars visiting Chicago will re- ceive complimentary cards for a term of four weeks upon ap- plication. Reading room open to all. Hours: 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Western Society of Engineers Library
1735 Monadnock Block,
Sec. and Librarian, Edgar S. Nethercot.
A free public reference library open for use during business hours on business days. Contains an extensive collection of engineering, scientific and technical works.
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INDUSTRIAL WELFARE.
American Association for Labor Legislation
Illinois Branch,
Pres., James H. Tufts,
5551 University Ave.,
Tel., Hyde Park 3163.
Estab. 1908. To investigate conditions underlying labor leg- islation and to collect and disseminate information leading to the enactment and efficient enforcement of laws for the pro- tection of the safety, health and comfort of employes. Sup- ported by membership dues.
Chicago Board of Education
Employment Certificate Office,
Jones School, Harrison St. and Plymouth Court,
Tel., Central 3981.
Issuing Clerk, William Kalter.
Under Bureau of Compulsory Education. Issues working certificates to children between the ages of 14 and 16 years, attending Chicago public or parochial schools.
City of Chicago Department of Public Welfare
Bureau of Employment, 805 City Hall Square Bldg.,
Tel., Central 7707.
Supt., James W. Calley.
Established to collect information relative to working condi- tions, wages, hours of labor and unemployment. See Civic Bet- terment, page 58.
Illinois Department of Labor
Division of Factory Inspection, 1543, 608 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Harrison 3112.
Chief Inspector, Robt. I. Jones.
Organized in 1892 for the enforcement of the following laws: Child Labor, Woman's Ten-Hour, Structural, Occupational Dis- ease, Health Safety and Comfort, Blower, Wash House, Gar- ment, and Ice Cream Laws. Chief Factory Inspector and his assistants visit and inspect the workshops, factories and manu- facturing establishments of the state.
Industrial Commission of Illinois 139 N. Clark St., Tel., Majestic 7024. Sec., J. A. Kelley.
Estab. 1913. For the administration of the Workmen's Compensation Act, providing for compensation for accidental
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injuries and death; also acts as mediator and conciliator in labor disputes, and discharges the duties formerly conferred on the State Board of Arbitration. Supported by State appro- priation.
Inspector of Private Employment Agencies
608 S. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Harrison 7477.
Chief Inspector, John J. McKenna.
Estab. 1909: Under State of Illinois, Department of Labor. Inspects, and enforces laws governing private employment agencies, license, bond, registration fees, employment contract, receipts, character of employment, etc.
Juvenile Protective Association
816 S. Halsted St.,
Tel., Monroe 5796.
Works for betterment of conditions under which children and young people are employed. Co-operates with State De- partment of Factory Inspection for enforcement of labor laws. Promotes welfare of children employed in street trades. See Protective Agencies, page 169. Reg. Bur.
Women's Trade Union League of Chicago
820, 139 N. Clark St.,
Tel., Randolph 6158.
Pres., Miss Agnes Nestor.
Estab. 1904. For the organization of women into trade unions, the betterment of working conditions in the women's trades and the promulgation of industrial legislation. Sup- ported by dues and contributions.
PUBLIC AGENCIES.
Federal-State Labor Exchange
105-9 S. Jefferson St.,
Tel., Wabash 8630.
Supt., Edward R. LeGere.
Estab. 1917. As a co-operative Federal State Office for un- skilled male labor only. Maintained jointly by State and U. S. Government.
Illinois Free Employment Offices
Chicago Division,
Central Office,
524 S. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Wabash 8630.
Gen'1. Supt., Chas. J. Boyd.
Estab. July 1, 1899. Reorganized July 1915, Civil Adminis- trative Code, 1917. Under Department of Labor.
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Skilled Labor Department, 526 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Wabash 8630.
Secures positions in skilled occupations, classified under the following divisions: Mechanical, Office, Sales, Clerical, Juvenile and Miscellaneous Divisions.
Agricultural and Out-of-Town Division, 528 S. Dearborn St.
Woman's Department, 524 S. Dearborn St., 2nd Floor, Tel., Wabash 8630. Supt., Mrs. Lilla H. Walter. Secures positions in skilled and unskilled occupations.
Unskilled Labor Department (Male) See Federal-State Labor Exchange.
United States Department of Labor
United States Employment Service, 845 S. Wabash Ave.,
Tel., Harrison 4700, 5286.
Estab. 1914. A free employment bureau for the distribution of labor, skilled and unskilled, citizen and alien. Maintains Men's and Boys' Division; Women's and Girls' Division, and Teachers' and Professional Division. Unskilled Labor Divi- sion. See Federal State Labor Exchange.
PRIVATE AGENCIES.
Armenian Colonial Association 837 N. LaSalle St.,
Tel., Superior 3259.
Assists Armenian immigrants to secure employment. See Education (Immigrant), page 78.
B'nai B'rith Free Employment Bureau 1014 S. Wood St., Tel., West 4980.
Supt., O. G. Finkelstein.
Estab. 1909. Under auspices of the Jewish Aid Society and Central B'nai B'rith Council. Secures employment for Jewish applicants, men, women and children.
Bohemian Charitable Association
1. 2603 S. Kedzie Ave., 1 Tel., Rockwell 1787. Supt., Miss Marie J. Hutter. Secures employment for Bohemians. See Relief, page 203.
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Catholic Employment Bureau of Chicago
126 N. Desplaines St.,
Tel., Monroe 234. Supt., F. A. Gilson.
Estab. 1915. Under supervision of the Arch-Diocese of Chi- cago. To secure suitable positions for men and women. No charges. Supported by affiliated Catholic Societies and So dalities.
Chicago Board of Education
Vocational Bureau
Jones School, Plymouth Ct. and Harrison St.,
Tel., Central 3981.
Chief Vocational Advisor, Miss Anne S. Davis.
Estab. 1911. To advise children about to leave school re- garding occupations and industries, placing them in positions and supervising them after they have been placed.
Chicago Christian Industrial League Free Employment Bureau 880-884 S. State St.,
Tel., Wabash 7259.
Supt., George R. Gillespie.
Assists men and women in procuring and retaining em- ployment.
Chicago Collegiate Bureau of Occupations 17 N. State St.,
Tel., Central 5336.
Manager, Miss Helen M. Bennett.
Incorp. 1912. To investigate and develop occupations for college women and other especially equipped women; to en- able such women to make a wise choice of occupations and to secure employment for them. Charges applicants for po- sitions $1 registration fee and a commission of 3 per cent on the first year's salary. Supported by income and contribu- tions.
Chicago Daily News Farm Labor Recruiting Station 15 N. 5th Ave.,
Tel., Franklin 1.
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Estab. 1917. Secures positions on farms for men and women. No charges. Supported by Chicago Daily News.
Chicago League for the Hard of Hearing
101 Auditorium Bldg.,
Tel., Wabash 8906.
Field Sec., Miss Margaret Herdman.
Maintains an employment office to assist the deaf and hard of hearing in procuring and retaining employment. See Social Settlements, page 224. Reg. Bur.
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Chicago League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes 3303 S. State St.,
Tel., Douglas 2495. Exec. Sec., T. Arnold Hill.
Maintains Industrial Bureau for Negroes. Secures po- sitions in skilled and unskilled occupations for men and women. No charges. See Civic Betterment, page 55.
Chicago Lighthouse 3323 W. 22nd St.
Pres., Mrs. C. Todd Hood,
2959 Washington Blvd., Tel., Kedzie 472.
Provides employment through its workshop and assists the blind in securing employment. See Education (Defec- tives), page 84.
Chicago Woman's Shelter 1356 W. Monroe St.,
Tel., Monroe 4833.
Supt., Jean T. Zimmermann, M. D.
Maintains Employment Bureau for women of the shelter and other women. See Homes (Destitute), page 114.
Employment Bureau of the Employers' Association of Chicago 56 E. Randolph St.,
Tel., Randolph 707.
Manager, Victor T. J. Gannon.
Estab. 1916. Secures employment for worthy men past 45 years of age. No charges. Supported by contributions from Employers' Association of Chicago.
Employment Committee for the Handicapped
1800 36 S. State St.,
Tel., Majestic 7064.
Chairman, Fred Rawitser.
Vice Chairman, Mrs. Jos. G. Davis.
Estab. 1917. Secures employment for handicapped men and women, young and old. No charges. Supported by con- tributions
German Society of Chicago 160 N. Wells 'St.,
Tel., Main 4026.
Mgr., Felix Von W. Wysow.
Maintains a free employment bureau to assist German aliens and residents unfamiliar with our language and conditions in securing employment. See Relief, page 207. Reg. Bur.
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Japanese Christian Association
926 E. 42nd Place, Tel., Drexel 3903. Supt., M. S. Tani.
Secures employment for members free of charge. See Edu- cation (Immigrant), page 78.
Japanese Young Men's Christian Institute
747 E. 36th St.,
Tel., Douglas 5820.
Supt., Rev. Misaki Shimadzu.
Conducts free employment bureau for young Japanese men. See Homes (Men), page 105.
Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid Society
706 W. 12th St.,
Tel., Monroe 3491.
Supt., George W. Simon.
Aids Jews financially and educationally to become farmers: also secures positions on farms for applicants. See Thrift and Loans, page 235.
Masonic Employment Bureau
Room 1900, 159 N. State St.,
Tel., Central 6247
Mgr., A. M. Millard.
Estab. 1905. To act as a clearing house for members of the Masonic craft, widows, daughters and minor sons, and to as- sist them wherever necessary in securing employment. Sup- ported by contributions.
Norwegian National League
Employment Office, 2742 W. North Ave.,
Tel., Humboldt 2007.
Mgr., Edward Hansen.
Estab. 1906. To aid Norwegian men and women in ob- taining work. Has small fund to send men to positions on farms. Free. Supported by League and contributions.
Parting of the Ways Home
112 West 22nd St.,
Tel., Calumet 3628.
Supt., James J. Cleary.
Assists men released from the House of Correction in finding employment. See Homes (Destitute), page 115.
Phyllis Wheatley Home 3256 Rhodes Ave.,
Tel., Douglas 5975.
Supt., Miss Jennie E. Lawrence.
Maintains an employment bureau for colored girls. Homes (Women), page 109.
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Polish Self Help League 1135 W. Chicago Ave., Tel., Monroe 1954. Supt., M. K. Kaczmarek.
Assists people of Polish nationality in obtaining employ- ment. See Education (Immigrant), page 79.
Protectorate of the Catholic Woman's League
7 W. Madison St.,
Tel., Central 3301.
Supt., Mrs. Frank Crowe.
Secures employment for women and girls in skilled and un- skilled occupations. See Protectives Agencies, page 170. Reg. Bur.
Salvation Army Labor Bureau, 669 S. State St.,
Tel., Harrison 5547.
Lieut .- Col. Emil Marcussen in charge Secures employment for men and women. Free Branch at 1325 W. Congress St.,
Tel., Haymarket 3861. .
Capt. Herbert Burteshaw in charge. Secures employment for men. Free.
Branch at 1332 N. LaSalle St.,
Tel., Superior 2012. Ensign Louise V. Andrews in charge. Secures employment for women. Free. Reg. Bur.
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Sarah Hackett Stevenson Memorial Lodging House
2412 Prairie Ave.,
Tel., Calumet 3608-1634.
Supt., Miss Nora Edmonds.
Maintains Employment Bureau for women and girls. See Homes (Lodging Houses), page 112. Reg. Bur.
Social and Mutual Advancement Association of the Blind Pres., C. F. Johnson,
906 E. 62nd St., Tel., Midway 1456.
Sec., Miss Ruth Nedell,
5037 Forestville Ave., Tel., Kenwood 1125.
Estab. 1898. Incorp. 1914. To promote the best interests of the blind. Develops opportunities for employment; pro- motes social and educational opportunities. Supported by membership dues and revenues from social affairs.
Swedish Brotherhood Employment Agency 3257 N. Clark St., Tel., Lakeview 6800. Mgr., John P. Miller.
Under auspices of the City and Immigrant Missionary So-
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ciety of Chicago. Secures employment for Swedish men and women. Regular fee $1. Free if unable to pay.
United Charities of Chicago
168 N. Michigan Ave., Tel., Randolph 7160. Gen'l. Supt., Eugene T. Lies.
Secures work through its eleven district offices, for the un- employed in families under its care. See Relief, page 217.
Volunteer Employment Bureau 1201 Washington Blvd.,
Tel., Haymarket 4270
Major R. H. Merrifield in charge.
Estab. 1897. Under Volunteers of America. Secures em- ployment for men and women in skilled and unskilled occu- pations. No charges. Reg. Bur.
Woman's Exchange of Chicago 70 E. Madison St.,
Tel., Central 6322.
Mgr., Mrs. Nora L. Crane.
Estab. 1879. To help women to support themselves by maintaining a market for the disposal of their handiwork. Charges, $2 per year and 15 per cent on sale.
Young Men's Christian Association
Immigration Department,
19 S. La Salle St. (16th floor),
Tel., Central 6789. Exec. Sec., Abraham Bowers.
Assists in securing employment for foreigners in America less than six months. See Education (General), .page 77.
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