Kate Newell Doggett

Kate Newell Doggett (1828–1884) was an American botanist and suffragist.

Kate Newell Doggett
Born
Kate Newell

1828 (1828)
Died1884 (aged 5556)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBotanist, Translator, Club Woman

Biography

Doggett née Newell was born in 1828.[1]

In 1869 Doggett was placed charge of the herbarium at the Academy of Science. She was delegate of the National Woman Suffrage Association.[2] In 1873 Doggett established the women's club the Fortnightly of Chicago. It is the oldest women's association in Chicago.[3] In 1874 Doggett translated the French book The Grammar of Painting and Engraving into English.[1]

Douglas died in 1884 [2]

References

  1. "The grammar of painting and engraving". Smithsonian Libraries. 1874. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  2. "Kate Newell Doggett, Reformer". Wisconsin Historical Society. 1 December 2003. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  3. "MMS Collection Abstract: Fortnightly of Chicago (Organization) Records". The Newberry. Retrieved 14 October 2018.

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