Daisy Greville
British philanthropist and social leader
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Grace Hoadley Dodge
American philanthropist, and leader in religious and educational work.
Helen Loring Grenfell
American educator, suffragist and penologist
Helen Miller Gould
American philanthropist and activist
Dr Annie Webb Blanton
American suffragist, educator, visionary, public official, innovator, and groundbreaker
Margaret Buckley
Irish republican, trade unionist, and writer
Maura Breslin
Irish trade unionist and feminist
Margaret Jane Scott Hawthorne
Margaret Scott Hawthorne was one of those who spearheaded the campaign to improve conditions for women workers in New Zealand. She is also notable for being one of the first women to achieve a position of status in the public service.
Selina Hale
Selina Hale was notable for having two significant careers: seven years as a trade unionist, and 21 years as a public servant.
Mai Clifford
Irish trade union official and laundress