Kellor, Frances Alice (1873–1952)
Kellor, Frances Alice (1873–1952)
American sociologist and activist. Born Oct 20, 1873 in Columbus, Ohio; died Jan 4, 1952, in New York, NY; dau. of Daniel and Mary (Sprau) Kellor; Cornell Law School, LLB, 1897; attended University of Chicago; lived with Mary Elisabeth Dreier (1875–1963).
While associated with Jane Addams' Hull House, met Mary Elizabeth Dreier, and the two moved to New York where they worked together on social causes for the rest of their lives; wrote books, founded the National League for the Protection of Colored Women (1906), and became secretary of NY State Immigration Commission (1908); in the climate of the time, tended toward protectionist legislation for women.
See also Women in World History.
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