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Mary Harris Jones

(1830–1930) Teacher United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Mary Harris Jones was a teacher from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for Autobiography of Mother Jones.

Quick Facts About Mary Harris Jones

Born
May 1, 1830
Died
November 30, 1930
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession
Teacher
Notable works
Autobiography of Mother Jones

About Mary Harris Jones

Mary G. Harris Jones, known as Mother Jones from 1897 onward, was an American labor organizer, schoolteacher, and dressmaker who became a prominent union organizer, community organizer, and activist. She helped coordinate major strikes, secure bans on child labor, and co-founded the trade union Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

National Women's Hall of Fame Labor Hall of Honor

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