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LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
"Be comforted dear soul, there is always light behind the clouds."
quote from Little Women published in 1868
quote from An Old-Fashioned Girl published in 1869
quote from Little Women published in 1868
"Books are always good company."
quote from Jo's Boys published in 1886
quote from Little Women published in 1868
quote from The Abbot's Ghost Or Maurice Treherne's Temptation published in 1867
a b o u t
1832 - 1888
Louisa May Alcott is best-known for her novel Little Women. Along with writing, Alcott also was an abolitionist and feminist. She worked as a nurse during the Civil War; however, she was sent home after contracting typhoid fever. She published Little Women in 1868 and wrote many other books following the lives of different characters in the years following. Louisa May Alcott never married and spent her later life carrying for her parents and niece. Her work remains admired today and her words reveal her to be a woman far ahead of her time.
Susan B. Anthony
a b o u t
1820 - 1906
Susan B. Anthony was an activist, supporting women's suffrage and abolition. She played a pivotal role in the development of many women's rights associations and was a key figure in the suffrage movement. Susan B. Anthony's dedication, spirit, and resolve inspire us.
JANE AUSTEN
quote from Sense and Sensibility published in 1811
a b o u t
1775 - 1817
Jane Austen is an English novelist whose writing centered around the lives of women. Her novels were not very well-known during her own lifetime; however, their popularity grew tremendously following her death. In fact, it was not until after her death that Jane Austen was revealed to be the author of her novels; she had published them under a pen name or anonymously. Jane Austen is now considered one of the most influential and famous British authors. Her work is read around the world and her social critiques and documentation of life in her times has captured the minds of millions of readers.
MADAM C.J. Walker
"Perseverance is my motto."
a b o u t
1867 - 1919
Madam C. J. Walker (aka Sarah Breedlove) was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sarah Breedlove was the first child in her family to be born free under the 13th amendment. At the age of 14, Sarah Breedlove married and in 1885, gave birth to a daughter. After her husband's death, Sarah Breedlove worked to care for her daughter while also experimenting to develop her own haircare products. Sarah Breedlove remarried and began her business, selling the products she had developed. She is considered the first female, self-made millionaire in the United States.
We have chosen to use her given name, Sarah Breedlove, on our cards and art prints that feature her words. C. J. Walker was the name of her husband, and we hope that by using Sarah Breedlove, we can honor the work that was truly hers.
AMELIA BARR
"Kindness is always fashionable."
quote from All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography published in 1913
a b o u t
1831 - 1919
Amelia Barr was a British novelist. She was born in England and moved to various locations throughout her childhood. After she was married, Barr and her husband moved to the United States. In 1867, her husband and three sons died of yellow fever. In the following year, Amelia Barr and her 3 daughters moved to New York, where Amelia Barr worked as a governess and began to write. Throughout the rest of her life, Amelia Barr wrote over 75 novels and stories that often times referenced historical events.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING
"Whoever lives true life will love true love."
quote from Aurora Leigh published in 1856
a b o u t
1806 - 1861
Elizabeth Barrett Browning was an English poet.She began writing early in childhood, and her mother saved much of her work. Browning was an abolitionist and very vocal in the movement to stop child labor. Elizabeth Barrett Browning married in secret and moved to Italy with her husband. Her work has inspired many other influential writers.
EMILIE DU CHATELET
"Let us choose for ourselves our path in life and let us strew that path with flowers."
a b o u t
1706 - 1749
Emilie du Châtelet was a French mathematician and physicist during the Enlightenment. She studied the mathematics published by Newton, Leibniz and Christian Wolff. She also tutored many now-famous physicists and mathematicians. Her extensive knowledge of physics and mathematics allowed her to Newton's works and provide insight of her own. She also wrote on other topics including metaphysics, ethics, and religion.
MARIE CURIE
quote from Madame Curie : A Biography, a book written by Marie Curie's daughter Eve Curie Labouisse published in 1937
a b o u t
1867 - 1934
Marie Curie was a Polish-French physicist who conducted ground-breaking research on radioactivity. In 1903, she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and in 1911, she won the Nobel Prize in chemistry. She remains the only person to have received two Nobel Prizes in different subjects. She discovered two elements: polonium and radium, and her work on radioactivity has impacted science and our own lives in many ways.
Amelia Earhart
"Adventure is worthwhile in itself."
a b o u t
1897 - disappeared 1937
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean along with setting many other flying records. She loved adventure from a young age and was continually interested in fields "outside the norm" for women of her time. She is now well-known for her contributions to aviation. In attempt to fly around the world, Amelia Earhart and her plane disappeared. As of today, the full story of her disappearance remains a mystery. Amelia Earhart's courage and sense of adventure inspire us.
GEORGE ELIOT
"It's never too late to be what you might have been."
a b o u t
1819 - 1880
Born Marie Ann Evans, though most commonly referred to by her pen name, George Eliot was a British writer, most known for her novel Middlemarch. George Eliot's work is praised for its depiction of rural life, along with political and social issues.
ANNE FRANK
"Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy."
quote from The Diary of a Young Girl published in 1947
a b o u t
1929 - 1945
Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who grew up during World War II. Her diary, published after her death, details her life fleeing from the Nazis. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Anne and her family fled to the Netherlands as Hitler rose to power. The family went into hiding as the persecution of Jewish people increased. In 1944, Anne Frank and her family were captured and taken to concentration camps. Anne Frank died months later. Her diary was found and published by her father, the only surviving member of her family. Anne Frank's story has been read by millions of people in countries all around the world.
MARGARET FULLER
"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader."
a b o u t
1810 - 1850
Margaret Fuller was an American journalist. Margaret Fuller was well educated by her father in her childhood and became known as the most well-read person in New England. She was the first American, female war correspondent, a passionate feminist, and an abolitionist.
EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY
"You are loved.'
a b o u t
1892 - 1950
Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) was an American poet and playwright. Her poetry was unique and came to represent a new, more youthful writing style. Her passion and spirit inspire us.
QUEEN LilIʻUOKALANI
"Never cease to act because you fear you may fail."
1838 - 1917
Queen Liliʻuokalani was the last sovereign monarch and only queen regent of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Liliʻuokalani was born in Honolulu in 1838 and ascended the throne after her brother's death in 1891. She was forced to abdicate the Hawaiian throne after the islands of Hawaii were annexed by the United States. In addition to her political role, Liliʻuokalani was an author and songwriter.
MARIA MITCHELL
"Science needs women."
quote from "The Need for Women in Science" speech in 1876 to the Fourth Congress of the Association for the Advancement of Women
a b o u t
1818 - 1889
Maria Mitchell was an American astronomer and naturalist. Growing up, she was interested and skilled at mathematics and astronomy. In 1847, she discovered Comet 1847 VI, which is now known as C/1847 T1. She published her discovery along with calculations of its orbit. She became a professor of astronomy at Vassar College, while conducting astronomical research. She was also involved in the women's suffrage movement.
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
quote from Notes on Nursing published in 1859
a b o u t
1820 - 1910
Florence Nightingale was a British nurse and statistician. Her publications advanced communication among those in the medical field and are considered instrumental in the advancement of science. Florence Nightingale was a nurse during the Crimean War, and after the war, she published Notes on Nursing which documented tips for those in the nursing profession. Her writings often utilized clear, easily-understandable language and graphics to help convey the main points - techniques commonly used today.
SACAGAWEA
"Amazing the things you find when you bother to search for them."
a b o u t
1788 - 1812 or 1884
Sacagawea helped lead the exploration of the western part of the United States with Lewis and Clark. She worked as a translator and peace advocate on the journey. She also made some of her own contributions to natural history.
There are numerous spellings of Sacagawea's name; however, we have chosen to use Sacagawea as that is the spelling many historians use.
CLARA SCHUMANN
"Why hurry over beautiful things? Why not linger and enjoy them?"
quote from Music & Letters, an article written by Clara Schumann's student Adelina de Lara published in 1945
a b o u t
1819 - 1896
Clara Schumann was a German pianist and composer. She was a child prodigy who began touring Europe at age eleven. In her later years, she began to teach piano, becoming the first teacher and only woman on the faculty at Dr. Hoch's Konservatorium. Her pupils were primarily women, many of whom had successful careers in music.
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA
quote from a letter from Catherine to Stefano Maconi
a b o u t
1347 - 1380
St. Catherine of Siena was an author and the first woman to be appointed a Doctor of the Church. She influenced the Catholic Church, politics, and therefore world history in her time. Catherine of Siena's boldness inspires us.
ST THERESE DE LISIEUX
"Let us love since that is what our hearts are made for."
a b o u t
1873 - 1397
Thérèse de Lisieux was a French saint known for doing little things with great love. Her kindness, patience, and dedication inspire us.
VICTORIA WOODHULL
a b o u t
Victoria Woodhull was a politician and activist.
SARAH WINNEMUCCA
a b o u t
~1844 - 1891
Sarah Winnemucca was an advocate for Native American rights. As a member of the Northern Paiute tribe, she grew up during conflicts between the US military and Native American tribes. She gave lectures to communicate the injustices suffered by Native American people and compiled her writing into an autobiography, which became the first known autobiography of a Native American woman to be published.