Biography florence kelley
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Biography florence kelley
Florence Kelley
American activist (1859–1932)
For the author and journalist, see Florence Finch Kelly.
Florence Kelley | |
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| Born | Florence Moltrop Kelley (1859-09-12)September 12, 1859 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | February 17, 1932(1932-02-17) (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Alma mater | Cornell University Northwestern University School of Law |
| Occupation | American social reformer |
| Spouse | Lazare Wischnewetzky |
| Parent(s) | William D.
Kelley and Caroline Bartram Bonsall |
Florence Moltrop Kelley (September 12, 1859 – February 17, 1932) was an American social and political reformer who coined the term wage abolitionism. Her work against sweatshops and for the minimum wage, eight-hour workdays,[1] and children's rights[2] is widely regarded today.
From its founding in 1899, Kelley served as the first general secretary of the National Co