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Louisa May Alcott
Civil War nurse
Abolitionist
Best known for writing "Little Women" and other children's books, but also wrote "Hospital Sketches" about her experience as a nurse during the Civil War -
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Lavinia Lloyd Dock
Co-founded International Council of Nurses
Social and political activist, championed women's suffrage, trade unions, access to birth control
Member of National Women's Party
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Lilian Wald
Advocate for the homeless and institutionalized
Public health activist
Instrumental in promoting school nursing
Started the Henry Street Settlement in New York City -
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Teresa Cristy
Nurse Educator
Instrumental in promoting historical research into nursing