[Released May 2, 1931. Dated April 22, 1931]
My dear Miss Park:
I am glad to learn that the M. Carey Thomas Prize is to be awarded to Miss Jane Addares at Bryn Mawr College on May 2nd.
Miss Addams' distinguished achievements and her eminence in American life deserve every possible recognition, in addition to that which she already possesses in nationwide admiration and affection
Yours faithfully,
HERBERT HOOVER
Note: The message was read at ceremonies held in Goodheart Hall at Bryn Mawr College. Contributions by the alumnae association made the prize possible. The prize was awarded to recognize American women of eminent achievement. Marion Edwards Park was president of Bryn Mawr College.
Herbert Hoover, Message on the Award of the M. Carey Thomas Prize to Jane Addares. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/212493