Cornelia De Bey

Dr. Cornelia De Bey

Dr. Cornelia De Bey (May 26, 1865 - April 3, 1948) was a Progressive Era reformer, homeopathic doctor, Chicago public school administrator, labor advocate, and leader in the women's suffrage movement. She worked with the famous Hull House community of social reformers, including Jane Addams, Julia Lathrop, Alice De Wolf Kellogg, and Ellen Gates Starr. She advocated for major school administration reform, exposing corruption, advocating for more democratic decision-making, and defending the unionization of teachers.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Schiltz, Mary (2001). Women Building Chicago. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press. p. 214; 3. ISBN 0253338522.
  2. ↑ Young, Sue (2008-02-19). "Cornelia De Bey 1860 – 1948, Sue Young Histories". Retrieved 2014-09-04.
  3. ↑ "Dr. Cornelia De Bey Reveals Her Views about the Influence of Women". Retrieved 2014-09-04.
  4. ↑ "Dr. Cornelia De Bey, Chicago, Prominent Chicago Doctor, member Committee on Arrangements for Woman's Party Convention, Chicago, June 5, 6, 7". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
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