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Object Name |
House, Settlement |
Source |
Iowa Jewish Historical Society |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.014.020 |
Credit line |
Iowa Jewish Historical Society - Waukee, Iowa |
Description |
This photograph shows the Jewish Settlement House located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, settlement houses across the United States provided aid and education to millions of immigrants. Settlement houses like the one in Des Moines worked to integrate immigrants into American society by teaching them the English language and other skills that would help them become part of society. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.26 Immigration and Migration, SS-US 9-12.23 Iowans Influence US History and SS-Gov. 9-12.28 Iowa Issues and Policy in a lesson on immigrants experience in Iowa and the programs established to help them assimilate into American culture. A lesson can also be formed over the poverty levels during late 1800s and early 1900s and the social reforms taken to solve the issue. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
The Settlement House Movement began in London during the 1880s, when Tonybee Hall of London's East End became aware of the large number of those in poverty due to increased industrialization, low wages and bad work conditions. Houses were established to house college-educated men and women who "settled" into poor neighborhoods to provide educational classes, support and socially progressive programs. The program was introduced in the United States by Stanton Coit in Manhattan's Lower East Side. The program soon found its way to Chicago with the creation of the Hull House by Jane Addams. By 1910, over 400 settlement houses existed in the US, focusing on bringing medical and social programs to those in poverty. At the same time of the development of settlement houses, a large emigration of East European Jews into the country was taking place. Several Jewish Settlement Houses were founded during the early 1900s and funded through organizations such as the National Council for Jewish Women who worked to "Americanize" and assimilate Jewish immigrants into American culture. Classes taught by these settlement houses included learning manners, what an American diet consists of, helping those to learn English and everyday social norms. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.023- History of Education in Iowa 2018.045.048 Social Legislation in Iowa 2018.045.051- Des Moines, Together with the History of Polk County 2018.045.098- Centennial History of Polk County, Iowa |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Polk |
Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Education Immigrants People Jewish Life Settlement houses |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Iowa Jewish Historical Society and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
