Emmy Christine Evald
Swedish-American teacher, philanthropist and Lutheran women's proponent
About Emmy Christine Evald
Lived 1857 – 1946 (aged 89). Emmy Christine Evald was a Swedish organist, teacher, philanthropist, women's rights activist and missionary.
Emmy Christine Evald née Carlsson (18 September 1857, Geneva, Illinois — 10 December 1946, New York City) was a Swedish-American philanthropist, teacher and feminist. Educated in both Sweden and the United States, she is remembered as a founding member and president of the Augustana Women's Missionary Society, established in Lindsborg, Kansas, in 1892. Evald was also president of the Lutheran Woman's International League and was housemistress for the Lutheran Home for Women in New York City where she spent her final years.
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Who was Emmy Christine Evald?
Swedish-American teacher, philanthropist and Lutheran women's proponent
When was Emmy Christine Evald born?
Emmy Christine Evald was born on 18 September 1857 in Geneva.
When did Emmy Christine Evald die?
Emmy Christine Evald died on 12 December 1946 in New York City.
What was Emmy Christine Evald's occupation?
Emmy Christine Evald was an organist, teacher, philanthropist, women's rights activist and missionary.
What nationality was Emmy Christine Evald?
Emmy Christine Evald was Swedish.
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