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Janet, her husband Erland Lee, and Adelaide Hoodless [2] are considered the co-founders of the first Women's Institute, presently a worldwide organization originally formed to promote the education of isolated rural women. The group is internationally known as the Associated Country Women of the World. Janet Lee is attributed with writing the ...
McCall, Cicely – Women's Institutes – the Britain in Pictures series – Collins 1943; Robertson Scott, J. W. – The Story of the Women's Institute Movement in England and Wales and Scotland – The Village Press – 1925; Robinson, Jane – A Force to be Reckoned With: A History of the Women's Institute – Virago 2011 (ISBN 9781844086597)
Margaret Robertson Watt MBE (June 4, 1868 – November 29, 1948) was a Canadian writer, editor and activist. She was a woman of great energy and drive who believed strongly in the power exerted by women working together.
Mae Among the Stars is a book that will encourage kids to believe in themselves and reach for their dreams (ages 4-9, $15, amazon.com). 10 Best Kids’ Books for Women’s History Month Skip to ...
Adelaide Sophia Hoodless (née Addie Hunter; February 27, 1858 – February 26, 1910) was a Canadian educational reformer who founded the international women's organization known as the Women's Institute. She was the second president of the Hamilton, Ontario Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), holding the position from 1890 to 1902. [2]
Jane Robinson (born 1959) is a British social historian specialising in women's history. She has published on female pioneers in a range of fields including education, travel, and the professions, and on other women's social history topics including suffrage, illegitimacy, and the Women's Institute.
Offering stimulating programs in health and wellness, arts, humanities, technology and volunteer service, Oasis brings people together to learn, lead and contribute to their communities. The Oasis Institute in St. Louis is the national headquarters. The organization offers programs in 40 cities, including nine Oasis education centers. [1]
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