Reformers of the Progressive Era: Home

Alice Paul: Library of Congress

U.S. suffragist and reformer

"Women hold protest signs during a demonstration against child labor, New York, ca. 1900. During the Progressive Era of the late-19th and early 20th centuries, child labor became a major reform issue."  ABC-CLIO

Eugene V. Debs:  Library of Congress

"As a leader of organized labor and a presidential candidate for the Socialist Party in five elections, Eugene V. Debs passionately fought for radical social change in the United States." ABC-CLIO

"Political commentary was a staple of every era. Two publications were at the forefront in reporting and lampooning the government and its people during the Progressive Era: Puck and Judge." ABC-CLIO

Susan B. Anthony: 1873 issue of The Daily Graphic

"Caricature of Susan B. Anthony from the 1873 issue of The Daily Graphic. The cartoon depicts Anthony clad in top hat and spurs as she stands before a policewoman, men holding babies or food, and women parading for equality." ABC-Clio

Jane Addams: Library of Congress

"Jane Addams, a leader during the period of reform in the early 20th century known as the Progressive Era, is considered one of the outstanding humanitarians in U.S. history. She is best known for the establishment of Hull House in Chicago, Illinois, one of the first social welfare settlement houses in the United States, and for her efforts to secure world peace." ABC-Clio

Upton Sinclair: Library of Congress

"Upton Sinclair enjoyed a long career as a prolific author of novels and nonfiction works attacking the country's economic and social ills in the name of social justice. Abroad, he was one of the best-known American authors of the time."  ABC-Clio