Word: rivington
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...union has for its ultimate object the realization of a true university settlement modeled after Toynbee Hall in London, or the Rivington Street settlement in New York. But in order to accomplish this result or to attain any permanent success it must have the hearty and enthusiastic support of the University. It needs money, and still more it needs men. Already the undertaking has grown too large to be carried on by those at present actively interested. The amount of time required of each worker is not large. If a number of men can give a single hour a week...
Seven girls from Smith, Vassar and Wellesley colleges have established a series of clubs in New York which meet in a building on Rivington street. Four of these clubs are for girls and another is for small children. Originally there was no intention of starting a club for boys, but the boys themselves demanded recognition, and the first club was such a success that two more were started and all are doing earnest work. The children are taught cooking, sewing, hygiene, etc., but there is no distinct religious instruction. The settlement also discharges the functions of the penny provident fund...