Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America

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The Schlesinger Library is part of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. The Schlesinger Library documents the history of women in America, and its holdings are strongest in Women's rights and feminism; Health and sexuality; and Culinary history. The Schlesinger Library is open to the public and welcomes all visitors. We invite you to explore the Schlesinger Library's photographs on Flickr Commons. These photographs represent portions of our collections that have been digitized. Please Ask a Schlesinger Librarian if you have any questions.

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Julia Ward Howe

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  • Luc Brocard said:
    Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 – October 17, 1910) was an American author and poet, known for writing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and the original 1870 pacifist Mother's Day Proclamation. She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for women's suffrage.

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    great

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    Wikipedia page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Virginia_Scott
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    Congrats on Explore! ⭐ January 15, 2024
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    Congrats on Xplore!!
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    Really great capture.
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    Congrats on Explore! ❤📷❤ great image! regards.

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