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Sarah Pierce — For other people named Sarah Pierce, see Sarah Pierce (disambiguation). Sarah Pierce (June 26, 1767 January 19, 1852) was a teacher, educator and founder of one the earliest schools for girls in the United States, the Litchfield Female Academy in … Wikipedia
Beecher, Catharine Esther — ▪ American educator and author born Sept. 6, 1800, East Hampton, N.Y., U.S. died May 12, 1878, Elmira, N.Y. American educator and author who popularized and shaped a conservative ideological movement to both elevate and entrench woman s… … Universalium
Charles Loring Brace — For the contemporary anthropologist, see C. Loring Brace. Charles Loring Brace (June 19, 1826 in Litchfield, Connecticut August 11, 1890) was a contributing philanthropist in the field of social reform. He is considered a father of the modern… … Wikipedia
Catharine Beecher — Catharine Esther Beecher (September 6, 1800 ndash; May 12, 1878) was renowned for her forthright opinions on women’s education as well as her vehement support of kindergarten into children’s education. Beecher, born in East Hampton, New York, was … Wikipedia
