Bryant, Louise Stevens, 1885-1959

Public health specialist; Author; Editor; Publicist.

From the description of Papers 1885-1956. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 46706099

Louise Stevens Bryants' publicity photo for Girl Scouts, 1919-23

Public health specialist, editor, and publicist Louise Stevens Bryant (1885-1956) received a B.S. from Smith College in 1908 and a PhD in Medical Science from the University of Pennsylvania. She promoted dispensary development and edited a pioneer medical study and publicity program in the field of human fertility. She was associated at various times with the Russell Sage Foundation, the Girl Scouts of America, the Pennsylvania School for Social Service and Health, and the War Industries Board. She was the American representative of Havelock Ellis and wrote books and many articles on applied psychology and maternal health. She was the editor and publicist of the United Hospital Fund and National Committee on Maternal Health, New York City, from 1923 to 1937, and publicist for the American Association of University Women from 1938 to 1952. Her other interests included art, poetry, and animals. In 1909, she married Arthur Bryant, whom she divorced in 1912. Her longtime companion was Lura Beam.

From the guide to the Louise Stevens Bryant Papers MS 24., 1885-1963, (Sophia Smith Collection)