CHRONOLOGY
1896
Elizabeth Peabody House Association organized (April 4).
Dr.
Samuel Eliot elected President. Association Incorporated April
House at 156 Chambers Street opened on April 21 (anni-
versary of Froebel's birth) by reception to Eastern Kindergarten
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Association. Kindergarten established. Afternoon clubs added.
Mothers' Meetings instituted.
Miss Martha R. Spaulding, Head Resident. Miss Florence M.
Scales, kindergartner, and four kindergarten normal students
Stamp Savings Bank opened.
also in residence.
1897-1900
Miss Caroline M. Dresser, Head Resident. Informal talks on educa-
tional subjects given to public school-teachers of neighborhood.
Reading Club, under direction of Miss Emilie Poulsson.
1899
Rev. Charles G. Ames elected President
Small adjoining house
Classes in
taken for additional club work, reading room, etc.
history, literature, and French. Coöperation with Public School
Association.
1901
Miss Caroline F. Brown became Head Resident. Settlement moved
to 87-89 Poplar Street.
Conference of Associated Charities.
House represented in District Eight
1902
House used for evening
Boys' Street Cleaning Brigade organized.
classes in elementary studies after the closing of public evening
schools. Rooms provided for meeting of two Jewish organiza-
tions, under direction of Mr. Max Mitchell, and for Jewish history
class. Coöperation with Mayor's Relief Committee during coal
famine. Station established for sale of modified milk.
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