Background
Vittum, Harriet E. was born on February 14, 1872 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Daughter of George B. and Delia (Burrell) Vittum.
Vittum, Harriet E. was born on February 14, 1872 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Daughter of George B. and Delia (Burrell) Vittum.
Educational public schools. Honorary Master of Arts, Knox College, 1924, Northwestern University, 1936.
Engaged social welfare work, Chicago, since 1893. Head research Northwestern University Stettlement, 1906-1947. Indiana candidate for alderman 17th Ward, Chicago, 1914.
Progressive Party candidate for member Board County Commissioners, Cook County, Illinois, 1914.
Member Progressive State Senatorial Committee, Illinois, 1914-1916. Delegate Progressive National Convention, 1916.
Charge woman’s work for Republican National Committee, campaign, 1916. Treasurer City Gardens Association, 5 years.
Ex-president Social Service Club.
President League Northern 10, Juvenile Protective Association. Director Illinois Division Woman’s Committee, Council National Defense, May 1917-February 1918. In charge women's department in Leonard Wood’s campaign for Republican presidential nomination, 1920.
Club: Woman’s City.