The Prince School of Education for Store Service developed out of the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union. Founded in 1905 by Lucinda W. Prince (1862-1935), the program became so popular that Prince soon teamed up with Simmons College to offer teaching training courses for her instructors.
She was instrumental in creating the Parksley Land and Improvement Company in Boston at the turn of the century and, as secretary and treasurer, played a significant role in overseeing the business.
The Baker Chocolate Company, founded in the 1780s, played a significant role in Dorchester’s economy and employed many women. Eleanor inherited the company after the death of her husband in 1852 which allowed her to continue with her philanthropic work.
Cleveland, Ohio businesswoman and philanthropist
American architect and historical preservationist
American architect who formed her own practice focused on residential, commercial, and institutional renovation or rehabilitation projects in historic settings.
Former Chief Diversity and Equity Officer, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor
Mary Marshall Tabb Bolling was a successful Petersburg, Virginia merchant who earned a reputation for exceptional mettle during the American Revolution.
By the time Pickford’s last film Secrets was released, 25 years after her first film debut, she had starred in over 200 films, many of which are unfortunately lost.
1800s American financier