Alice P. Gannett (September 13, 1875 – May 13, 1962) was an American settlement house worker and social reformer.[1] The Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center in Cleveland, Ohio, is named in her honor.
Alice Peirson Gannett | |
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| Born | September 13, 1875 |
| Died | May 13, 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Bryn Mawr College |
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| Known for | Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center |
Early life and education
editAlice Peirson Gannett was born September 13, 1875.[2] She was the daughter of Henry Gannett, chief geographer for the United States Geological Survey and a founding member and president of the National Geographic Society, and Mary (Chase) Gannett.[3]
Her early education was at the Washington High School, Washington, D.C., and by private study.[4] She received an A.B. degree, emphasis English and German, at Bryn Mawr College, 1898.[3]
Career
editAfter graduation, Gannett taught English at Washington High School, 1898-1901, and worked as a teacher and tutor, New York City, 1901-05.[5][4]
Gannett was the assistant headworker, at Welcome Hall, Buffalo, New York 1906-07,[3] assistant to Mr. Howard. In 1907, she took up residence at Normal College Alumnae House, West 72d street, New York, as headworker.[5] She served as headworker, Lenox Hill House, New York City, 1907-12; Associate headworker, Henry Street Settlement, New York City, 1912;[3] and Head Worker, Goodrich Social Settlement, Cleveland, Ohio, 1917–47.[4][6][7] She was also identified with summer work in St. George's parish and at Richmond Hill House.[5] She was a member of the Speakers' Committee, College Settlements Association, 1904-05.[4] In 1922, Gannett attended the International Settlements' Conference in London.[8]
Gannett served as president of the, Ohio Consumers’ League, the National Federation of Settlements,[6] and the Cleveland Settlement Union.[9] She also served as secretary, Working Boys' Home, Washington, D.C. 1905-06, treasurer, Neighbourhood Workers' Association, New York City, 1908-15; and Special Agent, Children's Bureau, 1915–17.[4]
As well as being an active member in the International League for Human Rights,[6] Gannett was a member of the Women's Trade Union League, American Association for Labor Legislation, Intercollegiate Socialist Society, and the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City. She favored woman suffrage; she chaired the 18th Assembly District, 1908-09. Gannett was a Socialist.[3]
Death and legacy
editAlice Peirson Gannett died May 13, 1962.[2] The Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center is named in her honor and that of Rev. Dr. William Henry Goodrich.[10]
Selected works
edit- The settlement summer camp : its ideals and organization by Alice P Gannett(, 1923
Articles
edit- "Settlement Goals for the Next Third of a Century", 1926 (Text)
Lyrics
edit- "Freshman Song 1898", 1898 (Score)
References
edit- ^ Miller, Carol Poh; Wheeler, Robert Anthony (1997). Cleveland: A Concise History, 1796-1996. Indiana University Press. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-253-21147-7. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Gannett, Alice Peirson (1875-1962) · Jane Addams Digital Edition". digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu. Jane Addams Project, Ramapo College. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Leonard, John William, ed. (1914). Woman's Who's who of America: A Biographical Dictionary of Contemporary Women of the United States and Canada (Public domain ed.). American Commonwealth Company. p. 314. ISBN 978-0-8103-4018-3. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c d e Bryn Mawr College (1920). Bryn Mawr College Calendar: Register of Alumnae and Former Students, 1920 (Public domain ed.). Bryn Mawr College. p. 81. Retrieved 24 April 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c Charities and the Commons: A Weekly Journal of Philanthropy and Social Advance (Public domain ed.). Publication Committee of the New York Charity Organization Society. 1907. p. 305. Retrieved 24 April 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c "Settlement Movement – Teaching Cleveland Digital". teachingcleveland.org. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "GOODRICH-GANNETT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER". Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. Case Western Reserve University. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ Cleveland Museum of Art (1922). The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art (Public domain ed.). Cleveland Museum of Art. p. 123. Retrieved 24 April 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Directory of Civic and Welfare Activities of Cleveland (Public domain ed.). Cleveland Foundation. 1923. p. 101. Retrieved 24 April 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center". www.idealist.org. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
