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Chicago Settlements

 Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: 02-001-5
Scope and Contents

Information on various Chicago-area settlements including Hull House, Howell House (formerly Bohemian settlement), and Chicago Commons social settlement.

Dates: Created: 1896-1897

Froebel's Kindergarten Gifts

 Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: 10-001-1
Scope and Contents

Froebel's Gifts were materials designed by Friedrich Froebel as part of his Kindergarten Method.  They are usually made from basic geometric shapes and are designed to teach children about geometry, forms, movement, color, mathematics and other skills, all through play and exploration. 

This collection has examples of the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh gifts. Some are incomplete.

Dates: Created: 1890-1900