The papers of Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon from Girton College, Cambridge, 1849-1921 (inclusive), [microform].

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The papers of Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon from Girton College, Cambridge, 1849-1921 (inclusive), [microform].

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The papers include correspondence and files relating to Emily Davies and her activities regarding women's suffrage, women's education, the School Inquiry Commission (1864-1870), and feminism, The papers of Barbara Bodichon include correspondence and files relating to her activities as a major benefactress of Girton College and a feminist involved in the passing of the Married Women's Property Act.

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Bodichon, Barbara Leigh Smith, 1827-1891

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Barbara Bodichon (nee Leigh Smith) was born on 8 April 1827 at Whatlington, Sussex, sister of the Arctic explorer, Benjamin Leigh Smith (1828-1913). She was educated privately and studied political economy, law and art at Bedford Square Ladies College, London, becoming a painter of some renown. After receiving an endowment from her father, she established her own progressive school in London, later known as the Portman Hall School. During the 1850s, she concentrated on the campaign ...

Davies, Emily, 1830-1921

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Sarah Emily Davies 1875-1945, of Wenallt, Llandegfan was one of Anglesey's most prominent figures. She was the daughter of John Matthews of Amlwch who was Justice of the Peace and for many years chairman of the local magisterial branch. Since its inception Mrs Davies was honorary secretary of the Anglesey County Nursing Association. She was also a member of the Education Committee, Chairman of the School Management Sub Committee and involved with the Anglesey Rural Community Council...

Girton College (University of Cambridge)

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