Emma Bourne
Emma Bourne (September 5, 1846 – October 5, 1924) was an American temperance activist and social reformer. She was a teacher in the Newark Public Schools for seven years, and for ten years later, was engaged in the life insurance business. Her subsequent activities were devoted to the promotion of the temperance cause in connection with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). Since 1891, and for 19 years, she served as president of the New Jersey WCTU The New Jersey WCTU's organ, White Ribbon News was established in 1910 with Bourne serving as its editor.
Emma Bourne | |
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Portrait from A Woman of the Century | |
| Born | Emma A. Hill September 5, 1846 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 1924 (aged 78) Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Activist; social reformer |
| Known for | President, New Jersey Woman's Christian Temperance Union |
| Spouse |
Henry James Bourne (m. 1868) |
| Children | 4 |
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