Collection, 1940.
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Fisher, Dorothy Canfield, 1879-1958
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Dorothy Canfield Fisher (February 17, 1879 – November 9, 1958) was an educational reformer, social activist, and best-selling American author in the early 20th century. She strongly supported women's rights, racial equality, and lifelong education. Eleanor Roosevelt named her one of the ten most influential women in the United States. In addition to bringing the Montessori method of child-rearing to the U.S., she presided over the country's first adult education program and shaped literary taste...
Children's Crusade for Children
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The Crusade sponsored national appeals to American school children to aid war-stricken children in Europe. Copies of school newspapers with aid appeal stories were judged and awarded prizes by the Crusade's organizers. Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Eleanor Roosevelt were prominently connected with this appeal. From the description of Collection, 1940. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 27646201 ...
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962
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Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945). She was an American politician, diplomat, and activist who later served as a United Nations spokeswoman. A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt grew into a woman with great sensitivity to the underprivileged of all creeds, races, and nations. Her constant work to improve their lot made her one of the most loved–...
Swarthmore College. Peace Collection.
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