Ida Husted Harper
Ida Husted Harper (1851-1931) was an American journalist, author, and leading figure of the women's suffrage movement. As a writer and publicist for the cause, she helped record and shape the history of the long struggle for American women's right to vote.
Harper is best known as the authorised biographer of the suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony and as a co-author and editor of the monumental History of Woman Suffrage, the essential documentary record of the movement. Through decades of journalism and advocacy, she brought the suffrage message to a wide public and preserved the story of its pioneers.
A close associate of Susan B. Anthony, Harper devoted her career to the movement's press work and to ensuring that its history would be told in the words of those who lived it.
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Frequently asked questions about Ida Husted Harper
What did Ida Husted Harper write?
Harper wrote journalism and history in service of the women's suffrage movement. Her major works are The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony, the authorised biography of the suffrage leader, and portions of the History of Woman Suffrage, which she co-authored and edited. These are her most important and enduring works.
Which Ida Husted Harper works are available here?
The library offers The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1) and The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V. These are key documentary records of the American women's suffrage movement. We include these public-domain titles.
What is The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony about?
It is the authorised biography of Susan B. Anthony, one of the leading figures of the American women's suffrage movement, written by her close associate Ida Husted Harper with access to Anthony's own papers. It chronicles Anthony's decades of tireless campaigning for women's right to vote. It remains an essential source on both Anthony and the movement she led.
Why is Ida Husted Harper important?
Harper was a key journalist, publicist, and historian of the women's suffrage movement, helping to bring its message to the public and to preserve its history in the words of its participants. As Susan B. Anthony's authorised biographer and a co-editor of the History of Woman Suffrage, she shaped how the movement's story has been remembered. Her work is a vital record of the fight for women's votes.
Where should I start with Ida Husted Harper?
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony is the natural starting point — a readable, firsthand account of one of the movement's greatest leaders. The History of Woman Suffrage is the broader documentary record. Begin with the Anthony biography.
When did Ida Husted Harper live?
Harper lived from 1851 to 1931. A journalist and suffrage advocate, she worked closely with Susan B. Anthony and helped write and edit the movement's history over several decades. She lived to see American women win the right to vote in 1920.
Where can I read Ida Husted Harper for free?
Harper's works are in the public domain and freely available. Older editions keep the original text. Here you can read the opening free in clear modern English, and read or listen with a membership.
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