Bashka Paeff
Russian-American artist known as the “subway sculptress” for creating clay models during her work as a toll collector
Russian-American artist known as the “subway sculptress” for creating clay models during her work as a toll collector
The first American nurse in the European Theater to be killed in combat during World War II.
One of the first nutritionists in the United States.
Romanian-American singer
Russian-American actress
Annie Londonderry (ca1870-1947) is known mainly for her well publicized bicycle trip in 1894-95, purportedly around the world.
Indefatigable union activist and organizer.
Considered the mother of women’s basketball, Senda Berenson adapted the rules for women and in 1984, posthumously, became the first woman inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Ukrainian-American singer, comedian, actress, and radio star
Groundbreaking American astronomer