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Dorothy Canfield Fisher, American educational reformer, social activist and author (died 1958)

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Dorothy Canfield Fisher

American author and social activist (1879–1958)

Dorothy Canfield Fisher was an educational reformer, social activist, and best-selling American author in the early 20th century. She strongly supported women's rights, racial equality, and lifelong education. Eleanor Roosevelt named her one of the ten most influential women in…
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February 17

Day of the year

February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 317 days remain until the end of the year.
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