Remarkable Women of Hartford

Remarkable Women of Hartford

Author: Cynthia Wolfe Boynton

Publisher: History Press Library Editions

Published: 2014-03-04

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781540222879

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Connecticut's capital has served as home to some of the most influential women in the state's history, but few know the stories of their lives and accomplishments. Nineteenth-century abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin" became a catalyst for the Civil War. Ella Grasso was the first woman elected governor in the United States. Hannah Bunce Watson, publisher of the "Hartford Courant," never skipped a single edition during the Revolutionary War. Through these and many more inspiring profiles, author and journalist Cynthia Wolfe Boynton chronicles the struggles and triumphs of some of Hartford's most remarkable women."


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Download or read book Remarkable Women of Hartford written by Cynthia Wolfe Boynton and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connecticut's capital has served as home to some of the most influential women in the state's history, but few know the stories of their lives and accomplishments. Nineteenth-century abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin" became a catalyst for the Civil War. Ella Grasso was the first woman elected governor in the United States. Hannah Bunce Watson, publisher of the "Hartford Courant," never skipped a single edition during the Revolutionary War. Through these and many more inspiring profiles, author and journalist Cynthia Wolfe Boynton chronicles the struggles and triumphs of some of Hartford's most remarkable women."

Remarkable Women of Old Saybrook

Remarkable Women of Old Saybrook

Author: Tedd Levy

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1614239053

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Situated at the mouth of the Connecticut River, Old Saybrook has been home to generations of remarkable women. The women of this quintessentially New England town have faced and overcome overwhelming adversity to leave indelible marks on their town and its history. Katharine Houghton Hepburn, mother of the legendary actress Katharine Hepburn, organized the Hartford Political Equality League to battle for women's right to vote. Anna Louise James fought to become the first black female pharmacist in Connecticut, and she took care of her community, serving them medicine as well as ice cream sodas at James Pharmacy. There is also local restaurateur Steffie Walters, who after emigrating from Austria remained at the helm of the much-loved shore eatery Dock and Dine for eleven years. Historian Tedd Levy chronicles the achievements of these extraordinary women who broke barriers, changed their communities and expanded opportunities for future generations.


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Download or read book Remarkable Women of Old Saybrook written by Tedd Levy and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated at the mouth of the Connecticut River, Old Saybrook has been home to generations of remarkable women. The women of this quintessentially New England town have faced and overcome overwhelming adversity to leave indelible marks on their town and its history. Katharine Houghton Hepburn, mother of the legendary actress Katharine Hepburn, organized the Hartford Political Equality League to battle for women's right to vote. Anna Louise James fought to become the first black female pharmacist in Connecticut, and she took care of her community, serving them medicine as well as ice cream sodas at James Pharmacy. There is also local restaurateur Steffie Walters, who after emigrating from Austria remained at the helm of the much-loved shore eatery Dock and Dine for eleven years. Historian Tedd Levy chronicles the achievements of these extraordinary women who broke barriers, changed their communities and expanded opportunities for future generations.

Remarkable Women of Old Lyme

Remarkable Women of Old Lyme

Author: Jim Lampos

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2015-05-04

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1625853130

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Old Lyme's illustrious history owes much to innovative women. Suffragist Katharine Ludington was co-founder of the League of Women Voters. In the 1830s, Phoebe Griffin Noyes started a school for art and general subjects. At the turn of the twentieth century, Florence Griswold welcomed the artists of the Lyme Art Colony by creating the "Birthplace of American Impressionism." By World War II, Teddy Kenyon had made her mark as a test pilot. Old Lyme's artistic tradition was continued by Elisabeth Gordon Chandler, who founded the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in 1976. Authors Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos honor the women whose triumphs made Old Lyme the popular summer resort and artists' colony it is today.


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Download or read book Remarkable Women of Old Lyme written by Jim Lampos and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Lyme's illustrious history owes much to innovative women. Suffragist Katharine Ludington was co-founder of the League of Women Voters. In the 1830s, Phoebe Griffin Noyes started a school for art and general subjects. At the turn of the twentieth century, Florence Griswold welcomed the artists of the Lyme Art Colony by creating the "Birthplace of American Impressionism." By World War II, Teddy Kenyon had made her mark as a test pilot. Old Lyme's artistic tradition was continued by Elisabeth Gordon Chandler, who founded the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in 1976. Authors Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos honor the women whose triumphs made Old Lyme the popular summer resort and artists' colony it is today.

Remarkable Women Writers

Remarkable Women Writers

Author: Heather Ball

Publisher: Second Story Press

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 1926739590

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The acclaimed Women's Hall of Fame series continues with profiles of ten women wordsmiths who made history in their own uniquely creative ways. From L.M. Montgomery and George Eliot to Margaret Atwood and J.K. Rowling, Ball covers a wide range of both time periods and styles. Remarkable Women Writers inspires even reluctant scribes to pick up a pen or sit down at a keyboard and put their experiences into words.


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Download or read book Remarkable Women Writers written by Heather Ball and published by Second Story Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed Women's Hall of Fame series continues with profiles of ten women wordsmiths who made history in their own uniquely creative ways. From L.M. Montgomery and George Eliot to Margaret Atwood and J.K. Rowling, Ball covers a wide range of both time periods and styles. Remarkable Women Writers inspires even reluctant scribes to pick up a pen or sit down at a keyboard and put their experiences into words.

New York's Remarkable Women

New York's Remarkable Women

Author: Antonia Petrash

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1493015826

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How did New York become the amazing state that it is today, you may wonder? New York's Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers Who Shaped History recognizes the women who shaped the Empire State. The lives of female teachers, writers, entrepreneurs, and artists from across the state are illuminated through short biographies. Discover fourteen extraordinary women from New York's past, including suffragist Amelia Bloomer, abolitionist Harriet Tubman, attorney and US Representative Bella Abzug, and WASP pilot Betty Gillies.


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Download or read book New York's Remarkable Women written by Antonia Petrash and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did New York become the amazing state that it is today, you may wonder? New York's Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers Who Shaped History recognizes the women who shaped the Empire State. The lives of female teachers, writers, entrepreneurs, and artists from across the state are illuminated through short biographies. Discover fourteen extraordinary women from New York's past, including suffragist Amelia Bloomer, abolitionist Harriet Tubman, attorney and US Representative Bella Abzug, and WASP pilot Betty Gillies.

Ohio's Remarkable Women

Ohio's Remarkable Women

Author: Greta Anderson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-11-01

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 149301675X

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Moving portraits of fourteen independent women who helped make Ohio what it is today. Ohio's Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers Who Shaped History profiles the lives of the state's most important historical figures--women from across Ohio, from many different backgrounds, and from various walks of life. With enduring strength and compassion, these remarkable women broke through social, cultural, and political barriers to make contributions to society that still have an impact today. Meet the First Circuit Court judge Florence Ellinwood Allen, a pioneer in the field of law; Newbery Award-winning children's book author Lois Lenski, whose numerous books continue to inspire young readers; educator Hallie Q. Brown, past president of Wilberforce University; and legendary pioneer Annie Oakley, champion markswoman and beloved performer.


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Download or read book Ohio's Remarkable Women written by Greta Anderson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving portraits of fourteen independent women who helped make Ohio what it is today. Ohio's Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers Who Shaped History profiles the lives of the state's most important historical figures--women from across Ohio, from many different backgrounds, and from various walks of life. With enduring strength and compassion, these remarkable women broke through social, cultural, and political barriers to make contributions to society that still have an impact today. Meet the First Circuit Court judge Florence Ellinwood Allen, a pioneer in the field of law; Newbery Award-winning children's book author Lois Lenski, whose numerous books continue to inspire young readers; educator Hallie Q. Brown, past president of Wilberforce University; and legendary pioneer Annie Oakley, champion markswoman and beloved performer.

A Remarkable Woman

A Remarkable Woman

Author: Anne Edwards

Publisher:

Published: 1990-05

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 9780671727567

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Download or read book A Remarkable Woman written by Anne Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1990-05 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Remarkable Woman

A Remarkable Woman

Author: Anne Edwards

Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 9780816140640

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A biogrpahy of Katharine Hepburn.


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Download or read book A Remarkable Woman written by Anne Edwards and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1986 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biogrpahy of Katharine Hepburn.

Freedom or death

Freedom or death

Author: Emmeline Pankhurst

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2020-12-08

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13:

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Freedom or Death is a speech by Emmeline Pankhurst delivered at Hartford, Connecticut - November 13, 1913. It was later transcribed and issued as a pamphlet. The speech was dedicated to the issues of suffrage movement.


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Download or read book Freedom or death written by Emmeline Pankhurst and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freedom or Death is a speech by Emmeline Pankhurst delivered at Hartford, Connecticut - November 13, 1913. It was later transcribed and issued as a pamphlet. The speech was dedicated to the issues of suffrage movement.

Remarkable Woman

Remarkable Woman

Author: Anne Edwards

Publisher:

Published: 1987-07-02

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 9780671657482

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There are women and There are Women and then there is Kate. There are actresses and actresses then there is Hepburn.


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Download or read book Remarkable Woman written by Anne Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1987-07-02 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are women and There are Women and then there is Kate. There are actresses and actresses then there is Hepburn.