Jane Addams

In 1931, Jane Addams became the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.  She is recognized as one of the most influential women of the 20th century. Ms. Addams graduated from Rockford Female Seminary (now Rockford University) and founded Hull House in Chicago.  Jane Addams was an American settlement activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, public administrator and author. She was an important leader in the history of social work and women's suffrage in the United States and advocate for world peace.

Sue Crandall has been preforming as Jane Addams for several decades.  You will enjoy watching as she become Jane Addams. Introduced by Mary Weaks-Baxter director of the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement at Rockford University. 

Thanks to: WTVO, Rockford University, Midway Village

Filmed at Midway Village by Joel Svendsen of WTVO