History's Women An Online Magazine

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H I S T O R Y' S W O M E N
Inspirational Stories of Women Who Made a Difference!
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April 7, 2002
Vol. 3 Issue 5
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Hello everybody and welcome to History's Women!

In Western New York, spring is here! What a beautiful, sunny, and mild (now I didn't say warm!) Easter break we've had.

I just went and checked my stats today for the month of March and they were through the roof! I guess many people wanted to find out more about great women during Women's History Month.

This seems like a good time to remind you that you will find many more great profiles on our website at www.historyswomencom.

Until next time!

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Lives That Changed Lives - Helen Miller Gould
Book Look - First Mothers
Memorable Quote
A Woman To Admire - The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Women's History Trivia
History's Women Resources

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LIVES THAT CHANGED LIVES

Helen Miller Gould Philanthropist

Helen Miller Gould was an American philanthropist that gave not only of her money, but also of herself, to the work of relieving distress and making the world a better place. She achieved extended fame through her benefactions for charitable and educational uses. Helen earned the friendship of those she helped by giving her personal compassion and intelligent interest with her gifts of money.

Helen Miller Gould was born in New York City, the eldest daughter
of the famous financier, Jay Gould. She was educated by private instructors under the careful eye of her father. So that she might have a knowledge of business for the management of her own affairs, her father enrolled her in the New York Law University. In 1913, Helen married Finley J. Shepard.

As previously mentioned, Helen was very generous with her money. At one time she gave $250,000 for the Library of the University of the City of New York, and followed that with another $60,000 at a later time. For the St. Louis cyclone sufferers in 1896, she donated $100,000. Rutgers, Vassar, and Mount Holyoke Colleges all received generous gifts as well as the Engineering School of the University of the City of New York. The Naval Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association near Brooklyn Navy Yard received $50,000 and Miss Gould gave "Woody Crest", a home for crippled children $150,000 (Adleman, Famous Women, p. 309).

When the Windsor Hotel, opposite her home in New York, was burned, she, herself, ministered to the firemen and others in the rescue work. The firemen showed their deep gratitude by preparing an address and sending it by the hands of a committee of ten, representing a constituency of more than eighteen hundred.

One project of Helen's that was interesting, if not really charitable, was the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, which is still found on the campus of Bronx Community College, which is part of the City University of New York. Located in University Heights, the campus was originally part of the uptown campus of New York University. Helen provided the original funding for this memorial and set some conditions regarding who might be admitted. Helen's condition was that only people that had been dead ten years or more were to be eligible. The time period was extended to 25 years in 1922. Even though 50 names were to be inscribed in 1900, only 29 were elected from more than 1,000 nominations. Being in this Hall of Fame was a great honor.

Perhaps Helen's greatest work was her patriotic efforts during the Spanish-American War. At the outbreak of the war with Spain she gave $100,000 to the United States Government for relief of the soldiers at Camp Wycoff, Long Island. On December 5, 1898, General Joseph Wheeler, through Congressman Stallings, introduced in the House a bill providing that, in recognition of the patriotic devotion and bounteous benevolence of Miss Gould to the soldiers of the Unites States during the Spanish-American War, the thanks of Congress be offered and an appropriate medal be prepared, the same to be presented to Helen by the President.

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BOOK LOOK

First Mothers
The Women Who Shaped the Presidents
By Bonnie Angelo

Bonnie Angelo, a veteran reporter and writer for TIME, has captured the daily lives, thoughts, and feelings of the remarkable women who played such a large role in developing the characters of the modern American presidents. From formidably aristocratic Sara Delano Roosevelt to diehard Democrat Martha Truman, champion athlete Dorothy Bush, and hard-living Virginia Clinton Kelley, Angelo blends these women's stories with the texture of their lives and with colorful details of their times. FIRST MOTHERS is an in-depth look at the special mother-son relationships that nurtured and helped propel the last twelve American presidents to the pinnacle of power.

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MEMORABLE QUOTE

"For those who dream, there is no such word as IMPOSSIBLE.
Success is a direct result of courage. Courage to put your
dreams ahead of your fears."

--Author Unknown

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A WOMAN TO ADMIRE

Margaret Brown - The "Unsinkable" Survivor
By Christina Lewis

On the morning of April 14, 1912, Margaret Brown woke aboard the giant cruise ship Titanic, unaware of the danger ahead. She had been vacationing in Europe with her daughter Helen and decided to return home early because her grandson was ill. During her vacation Margaret had gone to a palm reader in Egypt for fun. After studying her palm the fortuneteller kept repeating, "water, water, water." He said that he saw a sinking ship surrounded by drowning people.

Margaret paid no attention to his warning and boarded the Titanic on April 10th. For the first several days the trip was uneventful, but that would soon change. Although there were warnings of ice, the captain did not slow the ship down. At 11:40 p.m. a crewmember spotted an iceberg, but it was too late. The side of the ship scraped against the iceberg causing severe damage. Three hours later the Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Of the more than 2,200 passengers
on board only 705 survived. The Titanic did not have enough lifeboats for all the passengers and crew.

Margaret was one of the lucky ones who survived. When they were rescued by the Carpathia, she worked tirelessly helping the other survivors by handing out food, drinks and blankets. As the ship arrived in New York Margaret found herself in the spotlight, everyone had already heard about her bravery and good deeds.

There are many myths and legends surrounding the "unsinkable Molly Brown." But the real facts of her life are just as interesting. Margaret Tobin was born on July 18, 1867 in Hannibal, Missouri. Her parents, John and Johanna, had both been widowed and each had one daughter from previous marriages. Along with her two half sisters Margaret had two brothers and one younger sister. She attended school until she was thirteen years old and then went to work in a tobacco factory to help with the family expenses.

When Margaret was nineteen she moved to Leadville, Colorado and lived with her brother Daniel. She got a job at a dry goods store sewing carpets and drapes. She hadn't been in Leadville long when she met James Joseph (J.J.) Brown at a church picnic. He was a mining engineer and eleven years older than Margaret. They were married on September 1, 1886 and lived in a two-room cabin in Stumptown. A year later they moved into a larger house in Leadville.

Their son, Lawrence Palmer, was born on August 30, 1887. And their second child, Catherine Ellen, called Helen, was born on July 1, 1889. Margaret became active in the community and charitable causes and was very outspoken about what she believed in. In 1891 J.J. purchased stock in a mining company that soon struck gold, and he suddenly became very rich. They moved to Denver in 1894 and Margaret didn't waste any time filling her house with expensive
furniture and decorations from around the world. She enjoyed being in the local spotlight and an important part of Denver society.

Margaret often traveled to Europe to study drama, music, literature and languages. While Margaret kept herself busy traveling, working for social causes and contributing to fund-raising projects, J.J. was busy with his mining investments. The two were growing apart and often disagreed on important issues. In 1909 Margaret and J.J. separated, but they never divorced.

Margaret's life changed considerably after the Titanic tragedy in 1912. She received a lot of publicity for her heroic efforts. She gave her time and energy helping other passengers who lost far more than she did. Margaret used the media's interest in her to promote her beliefs in women's rights. She was also active in politics and in 1914 became the first woman to run for the U.S. Congress. She lost the campaign but she never gave up trying.

When World War I broke out Margaret traveled to France and helped establish a relief station for the soldiers. Her knowledge in French was put to good use. Margaret and J.J. did not see much of each other during these years, and J.J. died on September 5, 1922. Although they could not seem to get along they both cared for and respected each other. From 1929 to 1932 Margaret spent her time between living in New York and traveling. She returned to Leadville occasionally to visit family and friends. On October 26, 1932, at the age of sixty-five, the "unsinkable Molly Brown" passed away from a stroke.

Margaret Tobin Brown raised herself up from poverty to wealth and fame. She had the courage to stand up and fight for what she believed in. She went after her dreams and made every moment of her life count. She worked hard to make life better for herself, her family, and thousands of strangers.

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Christina Lewis is a freelance writer who lives with her husband and two daughters in Kansas. She has had several parenting articles published and writes fiction and non-fiction for children. She has written three eBooks for children, "100 Cool Sites For Kids," "Halloween Tales and Treats" and "Christmas Tales and Treats." She is the owner of two websites for children, www.KidsBookshelf.com and www.GreatSitesForKids.com, and a personal website,
www.ChristinaLewis.com.

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HISTORY'S WOMEN TRIVIA

1. Who was the first African-American woman in space?

Answer: Dr. Mae Jemison was a physician and the first
African-American woman to become an astronaut. In 1992 she spent more than a week orbiting Earth in the space shuttle Endeavour .

2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was influential in the fight for women's rights. What was the name of her women's-rights newspaper?

Answer: The Revolution

3. Who founded the Indigent Women and Children in New
York City in 1853?

Answer: Elizabeth & Emily Blackwell

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The Scripture record of Dorcas is limited to a few verses in the ninth chapter of Acts, but her name to this day stands for the benevolent use of the needle. Her example has been an inspiration to women throughout church history. To learn more about Dorcas visit:
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When President Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1862, he exclaimed "So you are the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war!" He was referring to her book, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" where Harriet expressed her moral outrage at the institution of slavery in the United States and exposed its harmful effects on both whites and blacks. To learn more about Harriet Beecher Stowe visit:
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Helen Keller was an American writer whose accomplishments were all the more remarkable because she was deaf and blind. To learn more about Helen Keller visit:
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