17 Feb | Herstorical.Reflections

Ellen Sturgis Hooper (17 Feb 1812 – 03 Nov 1848 | Boston MA – Boston MA) poet, Transcendentalist.


Sallie Holley (17 Feb 1818 – 12 Jan 1893 | Canandaigua NY – New York NY) author, educator, abolitionist, co-founded Holley School for freed slaves, active member of American Anti-Slavery Association, lifelong companion / work partner with Caroline F. Putnam.


Rose Terry Cooke (17 Feb 1827 – 18 Jul 1892 | West Hartford CT – Pittsfield MA) poet, author, humorist, women’s biographer.


Margaret Warner Morley (17 Feb 1858 – 12 Dec 1923 | Montrose IA – Washington DC) novelist, educator, biologist.


Jessie Love Smith Gaynor (17 Feb 1863 – 20 Feb 1921 | St Louis MO – Webster Groves MO) author, musician, children’s music composer.