Dorothy Smith Gruening
Dorothy Smith Gruening | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dorothy Elizabeth Smith 1888 |
| Died | 1979 (aged 90–91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Vassar College |
| Occupation | Social Activist |
| Spouse | |
Dorothy Gruening née Smith (1888–1979)[1] was known for her social activism. Specifically, she was the general secretary of the Salem, Massachusetts Young Women's Association,[2] and was active in the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.
She was a graduate of Vassar College.[2] In 1914 she married the journalist, Ernest Gruening, who became the Governor of the Alaska Territory from 1939 until 1953, and a United States Senator from Alaska from 1959 until 1969.[3]
References
- ^ "My Day Index: Gruening, Dorothy Smith, 1888-1979". The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Digital Edition. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Gruening, Dorothy Smith". Social Networks and Archival Context. University of Virginia Library. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Richardson, Kim. "Gruening, Ernest". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 26 April 2019.