Fátima de Madrid
Astronomer and writer
Astronomer and writer
Lois Weber was the leading female director-screenwriter in early Hollywood.
During her 41 years at the Women’s Library, she had developed it from a few bookcases for the use of members into a major research collection.
One of the four founders of the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Irish art historian and novelist
Despite never holding an academic post Dame Cicely Veronica Wedgwood was a well known and respected historian and public intellectual.
Irish nationalist and poet
American novelist
English writer
Olive Mellor was a pioneer and advocate of women’s horticultural and garden design education and professional status. She became one of the first Australian trained professional horticulturist and garden designers, designing over 500 gardens throughout her career. She was a published author, radio broadcaster and wrote prolifically for magazines and newspapers.