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Elizabeth Blackwell (3 February 1821 – 31 May 1910) was the first female doctor in the United States.
She was the first openly identified woman to graduate from medical school, a pioneer in educating women in medicine in the United States, and was prominent in the emerging women’s rights movement.
Her female education guide was published in Spain, as was her autobiography.
In 1856, she adopted Katherine “Kitty” Barry, an orphan of Irish origin, who was her companion for the rest of her life.
For this amazing story please click here: Elizabeth Blackwell: Herstory 2
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