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Onward Neighborhood House records, 1931-1933.

 Collection
Identifier: RG5337

Scope and Contents

This collection contains information on the work of the various men's clubs at neighborhood house. It also has reports from people who lived and worked at the house.

Dates

  • 1931-1933

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.

Restrictions on Use

Items in this collection are subject to U.S. Copyright Law. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of collection items and to secure any permissions necessary for their reproduction and publication. Requests for permission to publish material must be discussed with the archivist or librarian.

Historical Note

The Onward Neighborhood House first formed out of a group of German Presbyterian in 1868 who wanted to provide services to the growing Chicago population. The Onward House followed in a set of settlement houses and worked to provide a variety of services to men, women and children.

Extent

0.18 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Onward Neighborhood House first formed out of a group of German Presbyterian in 1868 who wanted to provide services to the growing Chicago population. The Onward House followed in a set of settlement houses and worked to provide a variety of services to men, women and children. This collection contains information on the work of the various men's clubs at neighborhood house. It also has reports from people who lived and worked at the house.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition Information

Received from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2014; accession 2014-124.

Processing Information

Processed by William McCarthy in June 2017, additional edits made in July 2018.

Title
Onward Neighborhood House records, 1931-1933.
Status
Completed
Author
William McCarthy
Date
2018-07-12
Description rules
3
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository

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