Portrait of Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and suffragist.
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“She Has Undertaken a Herculean Task”: Early African American Women Physicians
Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family committed to social equality, she collected anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17. In 1856 she became the New York state agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society.
Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family committed to social equality, she collected anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17. In 1856 she became the New York state agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society. Eliza Grier appealed to her when she was faced with difficulties after graduating from Woman's Medical College.
Creator: G.E. Perine & Co.
Language: english
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Cite this source: Title of document, date. Early African-American Woman Physicians: She has undertaken a Herculean task. Doctor or Doctress?: Explore American history through the eyes of women physicians. The Legacy Center, Drexel University College of Medicine Archives & Special Collections. Philadelphia, PA. Date of access. http://lcdc.library.drexel.edu/islandora/object/islandora:1856
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906