Ellen Gates Starr

Overview

Ellen Gates Starr born Laona, IL March 19, 1859 (d. 1940). Socialist; labor organizer; social worker; artist. Organizer of women’s strikes. Co-founded Hull House with Jane Addams, 1889. Protected woman protestor from police.

Quotations

“As an American citizen, I protest against the arrest of this person, who is doing nothing against the law.” (New York Times, Feb. 11, 1940; photo janeaddamsproject.org)