Caroline Nelson
Danish-born birth control advocate and radical socialist
About Caroline Nelson
Lived 1868 – 1952 (aged 83–84). Caroline Nelson was an American writer, trade unionist, politician and activist.
Caroline Nelson (also Caroline Nelson Rave; 1868–1952) of Denmark was an American birth control advocate and radical socialist. A member of Margaret Sanger's inner circle, she was affiliated with the Northern California Birth Control Committee of 100. As a San Francisco-based Wobbly organizer, she spoke at IWW meetings, along with Emma Goldman, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, and Rose Pastor Stokes. Nelson was married to Carl Rave, an ironworker and union activist who also participated in birth control activism.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Caroline Nelson's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Caroline Nelson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Caroline Nelson?
Danish-born birth control advocate and radical socialist
When was Caroline Nelson born?
Caroline Nelson was born in 1868 in Denmark.
When did Caroline Nelson die?
Caroline Nelson died in 1952.
What was Caroline Nelson's occupation?
Caroline Nelson was a writer, trade unionist, politician and activist.
What nationality was Caroline Nelson?
Caroline Nelson was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Caroline Nelson. https://biography.guide/caroline-nelson/
MLA: "Caroline Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/caroline-nelson/.
Chicago: "Caroline Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/caroline-nelson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:21 UTC