Pamphlet: "Housing Conditions in St. Louis," Report of the Housing Committee of The Civic League of St. Louis, text by Charlotte Rumbold, 1908
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- Charlotte Rumbold Papers | <emph render="bold">Miscellaneous Series</emph> | Booklet titled “Housing Conditions in St. Louis, Report of the Housing Committee of The Civic League of St. Louis,” text by Charlotte Rumbold, published by The Civic League of St. Louis (84 pages). Aims to prove wrong the public’s impression “that we have no housing problems.” House-to-house investigation between Seventh and Fourteenth Streets, Lucas Avenue and O’Fallon Street, with Franklin Avenue omitted. Housing Committee states that this section was chosen “because of the many different phases of the situation caused largely by the different nationalities represented.” Discussion of overcrowding of rooms, cleanliness, garbage, yard toilets. Tracks how residents live, sleep, die, where children play, lack of water supply, bathtubs, slop sinks. Compares St. Louis to New York and Chicago. Urges St. Louis to revise housing laws. States that race and ethnicity does not affect how people live. Argues that housing conditions affect death rates. Discussion of woman’s role in the home, working to keep her family and environment clean. Includes black and white photographs and tables. Advises changes in and additions to ordinances concerning plumbing, adequate space, lighting, and cleanliness., No Date
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