Esther Loeb Kohn

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Esther Loeb Kohn born Chicago, IL January 12, 1875 (d. 1965). American social reformer. 30-year resident of Hull House, which she managed in Jane Addams's absence. Active in Russian famine relief, 1919. Pacifist delegate to WILPF Conference, Vienna, 1921. Made trip to Russia to contact pacifist women. Active in rescuing refugees from Nazi Germany; opposed peacetime draft after WWII; against rearming Europe, 1949. (photo flickr.com)