Lewis, Graceanna, 1821-1912
Variant namesBiographical notes:
Graceanna Lewis (August 3, 1821 – February 25, 1912) was an American naturalist, illustrator, and social reformer. An expert in the field of ornithology, Lewis is remembered as a pioneer female American scientist as well as an activist in the anti-slavery, temperance, and women's suffrage movements.
Links to collections
Jenkins, Howard Malcolm, 1842-1902. Papers, 1724-1904.
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Lewis, Graceanna, 1821-1912. Lewis-Fussell family papers, 1698-1978.
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Fussell, Alice, 1871-1955. Fussell-Lewis Family Papers, 1836-1938, bulk 1836-1866.
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Lawrence, George N. (George Newbold) Papers, ca. 1860s-1870s, Circa 1860s-1870s
American Philosophical Society
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correspondedWith
Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887
acquaintanceOf
Burleigh, Gertrude.
acquaintanceOf
Cassin, John, 1813-1869
auntOrUncleOf
Fussell, Alice, 1871-1955.
auntOrUncleOf
Fussell, Charles Lewis, 1840-1909
auntOrUncleOf
Fussell, Linnaeus, 1842-1907
associatedWith
Kimber, Abby.
childOf
Lewis, Esther, 1782-1848
correspondedWith
Mitchell, Maria, 1818-1889
correspondedWith
Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880
associatedWith
Pennypacker, E. F. (Elijah Funk), 1804-1888
relativeOf
Trimble, Esther Jane, 1838-1888
nieceOrNephewOf
Trimble, Rebecca F. (Rebecca Fussell), 1796-1882
associatedWith
Jenkins, Howard Malcolm, 1842-1902.
associatedWith
Lawrence, George N. (George Newbold), 1806-1895
associatedWith
Fussell, Alice, 1871-1955.
honoredBy
World Columbian Exposition
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Occupations:
- Abolitionists
- Teachers
- Ornithologists
- Quaker abolitionists
- Scientific illustrators
- Scientists
- Women's rights activists
Places:
- PA, US
- PA, US
- PA, US
Variant Names
Lewis, Grace Anna, 1821-1912
Lewis, Graceanna, 1821-1912
Lewis, Graceanna