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The collection is open for research.
When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers. Records, [Box #, Folder #], Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library
Founded in 1911 by Jane Addams, the National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers worked to solve social problems through local development and community involvement. In 1979, the Federation changed its name to the United Neighborhood Centers of America, Inc. (UNCA), though its mandate remained the same.
This collection consists of documents generated by the National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers. The documents in this collection pertain to both policies pursued by the Federation and the internal workings of its organization. These are organized chronologically, and include booklets, pamphlets, and conference proceedings.