"Independence is happiness."
~Susan B. Anthony

Anna Bartlett Warner, born this day in 1827.
A writer and author of many hymns- most
famous,"Jesus Loves Me, This I Know".

Mary Putnam Jacobi, born this day in 1842.
A physician, she was the first woman to
become a member of the Academy of
Medicine. Ms. Jacobi was a social
reformer dedicated to the expansion of
educational opportunities for women.

Elizabeth Phelps Ward, born this day in
1844. A novelist, children's writer and
advocate for women's rights. "The Gates
Ajar" was her most famous book, only out
sold by "Uncle Tom's Cabin".

Marie Montessori, born this day in 1870.
An educator who developed "spontaneous
response" or the Montessori Method of
education.

On this day in 1888, Mary Ann Nicholls was
found stabbed to death- the first victim of Jack
the Ripper.

At 7am on this day in 1920- Hannibal, Missouri
Mrs. Marie Ruoff Byrum bacame the first
woman to vote under the 19th amendment.

"Sin makes its own hell, and good-
ness its own heaven."
~Mary Baker Eddy

Sophia Smith, born this day in 1796.
Founder of Smith College, opening
its doors to women in 1875.

Julia Marlowe, born this day in 1866.
A Shakespearean actor, she debuted
on Broadway in 1895. Appearing in
more than 70 productions.

Mary Anderson, born this day in 1872.
A labor leader, Ms. Anderson was
known as one of our Nation's foremost
authority in the struggle for women's
rights in their lives and the workplace.

Rose McClendon, born this day in 1884.
A figure in the Harlem Renaissance, Ms.
McClendon made her debut in 1926-
"Deep River" -native opera with jazz-
A director of many plays of the Harlem
Experimental Theatre and co-founder
of Negro People's Theatre in 1935.

Mother Teresa, born this day in 1910.
Known as, "Saint of the Gutter", "Angel
of Mercy". Mother Teresa, cared for the
poorest of the poor of Calcutte, India.
She saw God in every human being.
Beatified by Pope John Paul in 2003,
properly called "Blessed Teresa".

First female iron worker, Patricia Oakes
born this day. From the Mohawk tribe,
her Father and Grandfather, too were
iron workers.

"WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY"

"There will never be a new world
order until women are a part of it."
~Alice Paul

In 1971 Congress of the United States
reconized August 26th as- "Women's
Equality Day".

On this day in 1920, the Nineteenth
Amendment was passed- granting
women of the United States full rights
to vote.

August 25

"When I care to be powerful--to use
my strength in the service of my vision,
then it becomes less and less important
wheather I am afraid."
~Audre Lorde

Jane Lathrop Stanford, born this day in
1828. Opened the doors of Stanford
University to women, in the face of fierce
critcism.

The National Association of Colored Graduate
Nurses was funded in 1908.

Happy Birthday, Dorothea Tanning- surrealist,
sculptor, set and costume designer, and poet/
writer. Born this day in 1910, Ms. Tanning is
still pushing her creative muse around the
studio. A career that started in 1935- she
has always allowed growth in her work. From
surrealism to expressionism to poetry. A great
goddess of the Arts.

"Trust no friends without faults, and
love a woman, but no angel."
~Dois Lessing

Emily Chubbuck Judson, born this day
in 1817. To earn her education, she
worked in a woolen mill in the summer,
and attended school in the winter. At
15, a teacher at The Utican Female
Seminary. As a writer, Ms. Judson wrote
Charles Linn and many children's books
and poetry.

Dorothy Parker, born this day in 1893. A
caustic wit and an eye and mouth for the
irony of 20th century life, Ms. Parker wrote
poetry and short stories for Vogue, Vainty
Fair, and The New Yorker.Turning, "having
lunch" into an art form,created the "Algonquin
Round Table" with fellow writers. Won the O.
Henry Award in 1929 for "Big Blonde", and
was nominated for best screen-play, "A Star Is
Born" in 1937.When she died ;Ms. Parker
left her estate to the Martin Lurther King, Jr.
Foundation.

In 1911 the Mono Lisa was stolen from the
Louvre.

This day is the Queenship of Mary.