Florence Kelley
Florence Moltrop Kelley (September 12, 1859 – February 17, 1932) was a social and political reformer and the pioneer of the term wage abolitionism. Her work against sweatshops and for the minimum wage, eight-hour workdays, and children's rights is widely regarded today.
Florence Kelley | |
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| Born | Florence Moltrop Kelley September 12, 1859 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | February 17, 1932 (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 |
From its founding in 1899, Kelley served as the first general secretary of the National Consumers League. In 1909, Kelley helped to create the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
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