Alice Franklin
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Alice Caroline Franklin OBE (1 June 1885 – 6 August 1964)[1] was a British feminist, secretary of the Jewish League for Woman Suffrage and The Society for the Oversea Settlement of British Women, and a key figure in the running of the Townswomen's Guild. Together with Gertrude Horton, she shaped the society from its suffragette roots into an organisation that was apolitical and inclusive, but also provided considerable space for feminist and lesbian women.[2]
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Alice Caroline Franklin OBE | |
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Born | (1885-06-01)1 June 1885 Kensington, London, England |
Died | 6 August 1964(1964-08-06) (aged 79) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Education | Notting Hill and Ealing High School |
Organization(s) | Society for the Oversea Settlement of British Women Townswomen's Guild |
Known for | Leading women's organisations |
Parent(s) | Arthur Ellis Franklin Caroline Jacob |
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