educator, b. Elmhurst, Ill. She moved to Milwaukee with her parents in 1881. After graduating from Milwaukee Normal School (1901), she was assistant librarian there (1901-1909). From 1909 to 1948 she was connected with the Milwaukee public school system, and gained international recognition for her pioneering work in recreation and adult education. She served on scores of national, state, and local boards and committees, and received numerous honors and awards for her educational work. L. B. Stephens, Lady of the Lighted School-houses (Milwaukee [1955]); Milwaukee Journal, July 12, 1952; "Social Center Movement in Milwaukee" [MS, n.d., in Milwaukee Municipal Ref. Lib].Learn More
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