Jane Adams
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Jane Adams has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (May 2025). Used as a key Progressive Era example: Hull House founder who attempted to mediate the Pullman Strike and faced backlash from wealthy donors.
Social reformer; settlement house leader at Hull House (Chicago settlement house movement) specializing in settlement house movement, poverty alleviation, labor mediation and social policy.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Role | Social reformer; settlement house leader |
| Affiliation | Hull House (Chicago settlement house movement) |
Who talks about Jane Adams on podcasts?
Jane Adams came up; the most recent mention was May 2025 on American History Tellers.
What is Jane Adams mentioned alongside?
Criticizes: George Pullman