Hedwig Loeb Photograph Album
These photographs come from a small photo album kept by Hedwig L. Loeb (1879-1981), an early alumna of the University of Chicago. She graduated from the University of Chicago in
1902. In 1903 and 1904 she did graduate work in History and Political
Science.
The photo album is part of the Hedwig L. Loeb Papers. The photos depict the daily life of women students just a decade after the University opened its doors.
During her lifetime, Loeb was active in numerous organizations. In 1902, she became a settlement worker for Hull House. She was also a caseworker for the American Red Cross. Loeb was a member of the League of Women Voters since 1920; charter member of the Independent Voters of Illinois; founder of Friends of Roosevelt University; vice president of World Federalists; as well as a life member of the United Nations Association; member of daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, and a member of Dames of the Loyal Legion.
