Wright, Sophie B. (Sophie Bell), 1866-1912.

Sophie B. Wright was an educator and charity activist of New Orleans, Louisiana. She was principal of the Home Institute, a day and boarding school for young ladies; organizer of the Free Night School for working men and boys, New Orleans' first night school; and philanthropic worker and promoter of the Waifs' Home and other New Orleans eleemosynary institutions. Wright was also state secretary of the King's Daughters and Sons of Louisiana, and she was involved with the Louisiana Chautauqua. Sophie B. Wright was the first woman (1903) to receive the Daily Picayune's Loving Cup, honoring the individual who performs the greatest civic service during the year.

From the description of Sophie B. Wright papers and scrapbooks, 1893-1927 (bulk 1892-1900). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122655657

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