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Harriet Frances Carpenter

1874 – 1956

American educator, writer, suffragist

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About Harriet Frances Carpenter

Lived 1874 – 1956 (aged 81–82). Harriet Frances Carpenter was an American suffragist, teacher, writer, essayist and playwright.

Harriet Frances Carpenter (1868/75 – August 16, 1956) was an American educator and author, as well as a woman's suffrage activist throughout New Jersey.

Selected works

Books

Essays

"The Real Mother (1918), Christian Register and Boston Observer "The Nurture-Power of Mothers" (1918), Christian Register and Boston Observer "The World of the Child is One of Perpetual Imagination" (1919), The Juvenile Court Record "The real mother is careful to train her child's character" (1919), Training Little Children: Suggestion for Parents "The careful mother ponders the effects of her child's actions" (1919), Training Little Children: Suggestion for Parents Hansel and Gretel (1908) An Easter Fete (1908) Cupid and Psyche (1908)

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Who was Harriet Frances Carpenter?

American educator, writer, suffragist (1874-1956)

When was Harriet Frances Carpenter born?

Harriet Frances Carpenter was born in 1874.

When did Harriet Frances Carpenter die?

Harriet Frances Carpenter died on 16 August 1956.

What was Harriet Frances Carpenter's occupation?

Harriet Frances Carpenter was a suffragist, teacher, writer, essayist and playwright.

What nationality was Harriet Frances Carpenter?

Harriet Frances Carpenter was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harriet Frances Carpenter

· Wikidata: Q122231563

· DBpedia: Harriet Frances Carpenter

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