May Wright Sewall
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May Wright Sewall was a women's rights activist, best known for Women, world war, and permanent peace.
Quick Facts About May Wright Sewall
- Born
- May 27, 1844
- Died
- July 22, 1920
- Profession
- Women's Rights Activist
- Notable works
- Women, world war, and permanent peace
About May Wright Sewall
May Wright Sewall was an American reformer, who was known for her service to the causes of education, women's rights, and world peace. She was born in Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Sewall served as chairman of the National Woman Suffrage Association's executive committee from 1882 to 1890, and was the organization's first recording secretary. She also served as president of the National Council of Women of the United States from 1897 to 1899, and president of the International Council of Women from 1899 to 1904. In addition, she helped organize the General Federation of Women's Clubs, and served as its first vice-president. Sewall was also an organizer of the World's Congress of Representative Women, which was held in conjunction with the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. U.S. President William McKinley appointed her as a U.S. representative of women to the Exposition Universelle (1900) in Paris.
Biography source: Wikipedia
