Abbie Graham
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Abbie Graham was a successful non-fiction author in the United States. This was a significant time, with many changes occurring in the rights of Women in the United States.
Eleven of her books were published from 1923 through 1942 by the Woman's Press, New York. Her works covered many subjects, including spirituality, race relations, Girl's Camp activities, travel , Women's suffrage (documentary and biographical) and she wrote the biography of Grace Hoadley Dodge
, an important part of the women's suffrage movement. These books provide detailed and unique information regarding the struggles of women in America and those who struggled to redefine their rights. Several reprints, subsequent editions and copyright renewals were also done. Many of her books are currently available for sale online and many are held by various libraries. The Library of Congress
of the United States holds several of her books. The Y.W.C.A. records held at Smith College and the University of Washington document her publications. Miss Graham graduated from Southwestern University
in Texas in 1910 and received an honorary doctorate in Literature in 1940
A Vespers Service, "The American Dream" 1938
Eleven of her books were published from 1923 through 1942 by the Woman's Press, New York. Her works covered many subjects, including spirituality, race relations, Girl's Camp activities, travel , Women's suffrage (documentary and biographical) and she wrote the biography of Grace Hoadley Dodge
Grace Hoadley Dodge
-Biography:She was the great-granddaughter of David Low Dodge, and granddaughter of William E. Dodge. Grace Dodge donated about $1.5 million and many years of service to philanthropic work. She was instrumental in forming the Kitchen Garden Association, which became the Industrial Education...
, an important part of the women's suffrage movement. These books provide detailed and unique information regarding the struggles of women in America and those who struggled to redefine their rights. Several reprints, subsequent editions and copyright renewals were also done. Many of her books are currently available for sale online and many are held by various libraries. The Library of Congress
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress, de facto national library of the United States, and the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. Located in three buildings in Washington, D.C., it is the largest library in the world by shelf space and...
of the United States holds several of her books. The Y.W.C.A. records held at Smith College and the University of Washington document her publications. Miss Graham graduated from Southwestern University
Southwestern University
Southwestern University is a private, four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts college located in Georgetown, Texas, USA. Founded in 1840, Southwestern is the oldest university in Texas. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church although the curriculum is nonsectarian...
in Texas in 1910 and received an honorary doctorate in Literature in 1940
Books
- Ceremonials of common days 1923
- Grace H. Dodge, merchant of dreams 1926
- Vain, pomp and glory 1927
- High occasions 1930,
- Outposts of the imagination 1930,
- The mother and daughter observance 1932
- The girls' camp; Program-making for summer leisure 1933
- Ladies in revolt 1934
- Time off and on 1939
- Working at play in summer camps 1941
- On being immortal 1942
A Vespers Service, "The American Dream" 1938
External links
- (8) library of Congress link: http://lccn.loc.gov/35001769