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Emily Newell Blair
American writer and suffragist (1877–1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emily Newell Blair (January 9, 1877 – August 3, 1951) was an American writer, suffragist, feminist, national Democratic Party political leader, and a founder of the League of Women Voters.
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Born | Emily Jane Newell (1877-01-09)January 9, 1877 Joplin, Missouri |
Died | August 3, 1951(1951-08-03) (aged 74) Alexandria, Virginia |
Nationality | American |
Education | Goucher College University of Missouri |
Occupation(s) | Writer, suffragist, feminist and Democratic Party political leader. |
Known for | Founder of the League of Women Voters |
Political party | Democratic |
Movement | Women's suffrage |
Spouse | Harry Wallace Blair |
Children | Newell Blair Harriet Blair |
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