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Twenty Years at Hull House · Character

Polly Keyser

A friend or colleague involved in Hull House social clubs.

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Also known as Polly, Miss Mary Keyser, Mary

First appearance: The Value of Social Clubs

Polly Keyser's tie to Jane Addams is one of the pressures that moves Twenty Years at Hull House—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Referenced as having confided a preferred funeral sermon text to Addams.
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Polly Keyser first appears in 0018 xv the value of social clubs.

With Jane Addams (friendship): Polly Keyser was a resident and close friend at Hull House, known for her artistic contributions and companionship. With Jane Addams (friendship): Polly Keyser was a resident and close friend at Hull House, known for her artistic contributions and companionship.

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