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Emilie Knappert

 
 
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
1. Emilie Knappert Marker
Inscription.  
Emilie Charlotte Knappert (1860-1952)

Lerares Emilie Knappert was de oprichter van de eerste clubhuizen en de sociale academie in Nederland. Haar doel was om de culturele kloof tussen burgers en arbeiders te verkleinen. Hier konden de verschillende maatschappelijke groepen elkaar ontmoeten. De armoede van de arbeiders raakte haar diep. Door hun beschaving, kennis en ontspanning bij te brengen. hoopte zij ze een betere positie in de maatschappij te kunnen geven. Haar motto was: 'Wat moet, moet kunnen'. Vrouwen spoorde zij aan hun mogelijkheden optimaal te benutten. In 1915 werd Emilie directrice van de eerste School voor Maatschappelijk Werk in Amsterdam. Hier werden vrouwen opgeleid voor een baan in het sociaal werk. De strijd tegen sociaal onrecht bleef de rode draad in haar leven.

(English translation:)

Teacher Emilie Knappert was the founder of the first clubhouses and social academy in the Netherlands, with the goal of narrowing the cultural gap between the upper- and working class. It was in theses places that the different social groups could meet. The poverty of the workers
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touched her deeply. By teaching them culture, knowledge and relaxation, she hoped to give them a better position in society. Her motto was: 'What must be done, must be possible'. She urged women to make the most of their opportunities. In 1915 Emilie became director of the first School for Social Work in Amsterdam. Here women were trained for a job in social work. The fight against social injustice remained the common thread in her life.
 
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkWomen. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
 
Location. 52° 20.991′ N, 4° 49.747′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Marker is at the intersection of Emilie Knappertstraat and Wilhelmina Druckerstraat, on the left when traveling south on Emilie Knappertstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Wilhelmina Druckerstraat 19IV, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1066 AE, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Theodorus Majofski (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Louis Bouwmeester (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Andries Snoek (approx. half a kilometer away); Jan Punt
Emilie Knappert Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
2. Emilie Knappert Marker - wide view
(approx. half a kilometer away); Ward Bingley (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Ariana Nozeman (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Louis Jacques Veltman (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Thomas van Erpe (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
 
Also see . . .  Emilie Knappert (Wikipedia).
Overview: Emilie Knappert (1860–1952) was a Dutch social worker who founded several important social work organizations in the Netherlands, including the Leiden Volkshuis (People's House), and was the director of the Amsterdam School of Social Work from 1915 to 1926.
(Submitted on May 30, 2023.) 
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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