 At Hull House, Kelley altered the dynamics of the resident community. She brought a sense of class consciousness along with great strength of conviction. After Kelley’s arrival (and Mary Kenny’s coming a year prior) Hull House became more deeply involved in supporting the labor movement, which men heretofore dominated. Kelley also learned from Addams, who she admired throughout her life. Perhaps the legacy of the many accomplishments of the Hull-House residents suffered because of the fame of their leader. Still, given the opportunity, each expressed their admiration and gratitude to Addams for making Hull House the hotbed of ideas and action. Addams was the most visible leader of a remarkable group of educated activists whose mutual respect allowed intellectual growth to flourish.