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What did Jacobs do in NYC?
During her early years in the city, Jacobs held a variety of jobs working as a stenographer and freelance writer, writing about working districts in the city.
Did she go to school?
She studied at Columbia University's School of General Studies for two years.
Did she graduate?
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Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In 1935, during the Great Depression, she moved to New York City with her sister Betty.

Question: Why did she move to New York City?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Jacobs move to New York City?