a biography of the day--Mary Kehew:

About Mary Kehew:

Known for: work with the Women's Trade Union League

Occupation: reformer, philanthropist, labor organizer

Dates: September 8, 1859 - February 13, 1918

Also known as: Mary Morton Kimball Kehew
More About Mary Kehew:

The well-educated daughter of a successful Boston family, Mary Kehew joined the Women's Educational and Industrial Union of Boston in 1886, became a director in 1890 and its president in 1892. In 1892, she joined with Mary Kenney O'Sullivan to form the Union for Industrial Process. Mary Kehew served as the League's president until 1913, then as acting president and board chair until she died in 1918.
Women's Trade Union League:

When O'Sullivan and others formed the Women's Trade Union League in 1903 in Boston, its first president was Mary Kehew. Jane Addams served as the first vice president, Mary Kenney O'Sullivan as secretary and Mary Donovan as treasurer.
More Reform Work:

Mary Kehew worked with and supported many other reform and philanthropic efforts, including Simmons College, the Denison House (a Boston settlement house), and work with the blind. She preferred to work behind the scenes, avoiding public speeches and appearances.


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