WHO’S WHO AMONG
THE WOMEN OF CALIFORNIA
1922
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NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS
The
standing of the contributors is a guarantee of the dignity, excellence, and
value of “Who’s Who Among the Women of California.”
These notes are restricted, for the most part, to the simplest data concerning
the main contributors, with mention of some of their leading activities.
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ADAMS, Mrs. Annette Abbott – Mrs. Annette Abbott Adams was born in Plumas County, California; graduate of Chico State Normal School; graduate of University of California with degree of B. L. in 1904 and Juris Doctor, 1912; admitted to bar in 1912; taught in Modoc County High School, Alturas, from 1905 to 1910, being principal from 1907 to 1910; practiced law in San Francisco from June 1913 to October 1914; appointed Assistant United States Attorney for Northern California October 14, 1914; appointed United States Attorney July 25, 1918; appointed Assistant Attorney General of United States June 22, 1920, resigning from latter position August 15, 1921. (First woman to fill these two positions.) Honorary member of National League of American Pen Women. Past Director of San Francisco Center of California Civic League of Women Voters.
ALLEN, Mrs. Genevieve--Mrs. Genevieve, one of the pioneer suffrage
workers of the state, is the executive secretary of the San Francisco Center of
the California Civic League of Women Voters.
ALLEN, Winifred (Mrs. Ralph Winfield Scott, Jr..)--Winifred Allen was society editor on the Tacoma "News Tribune," Washington, for two years. Now on the editorial staff of the "San Francisco Chronicle." Attended the University of California.
ANDERSON, Mrs. J. T.--Mrs. J. T. Anderson is president of the
Council of Community Service, Los Angeles, and has been chairman of the
executive committee for six years. She is also president of the Society of
American Music Optimists, Los Angeles, and a past president of the Wa-Wan Club,
formerly the Schubert Club, of Los Angeles.
ARSENAULT,
Florence A. (Mrs. O. J. L.)--Mrs. O. J. L. Arsenault is president of the
San Diego Club, San Diego
BAER, Mabel Sweet (Mrs. Julius L. Baer)--Mrs. Julius L. Baer is president of the San Francisco Council of Jewish Women and past second vice president of the same organization.
BARRY, Mrs. Annie Little--Mrs. Annie Little Barry, state
parliamentarian, is one of the founders of the club movement in California. For
years she has been an executive in the State Federation work and at all the
women's club conventions she sits at the right of the presiding executive and
declares rulings on club ethics and parliamentary usage. One
of the founders of the Corona Club, San Francisco. Member
of the Twentieth Century Club, Berkeley; San Francisco Business and
Professional Women's Club, and the Young Women's Christian Association. Special lecturer and instructor, parliamentary usage, extension
course, University of California. Noted for her
brilliancy in speech and her wit in discourse.
BARTLETT, Josephine--Josephine Bartlett began her newspaper work
with the "San Francisco Bulletin" in 1915. Was feature writer for two
years. Then went to the "San Francisco
Chronicle," where for nearly two years wrote society notes, first
assisting, then being given the role of "Lady Teazle." Then back to
the "Bulletin" for about two years, conducting the "Quest for a
Happy Wife," doing general feature work and conducting the Christmas Red
Stocking Campaign and the Happyland Department. Since October
1920 on the "Journal," first doing the shipping. Now feature
work, book reviewing and motion-picture criticism.
BATES, Mrs. Blanche--Mrs Blanche Bates is president of the San Diego
County Federation of Women's Clubs. Auditor, California
Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations. Active in all
matters pertaining to the welfare of the commonwealth, she is well known
throughout southern California as a woman of foresight and executive ability.
BENNETT, Buford Gordon-- Buford Gordon Bennett, playwright, and
assistant dramatic editor of the "San Francisco Examiner," may be
regarded as one of the youngest of the successful writers in California. Born
in San Francisco, April 26, 1900, and began her present work on the
"Examiner," 1919. A comedy written by her has been accepted by one of
the leading managers for early presentation. As her name suggests, Miss Bennett
is related to the distinguished journalistic family of Bennetts. Gordon. Her paternal grandfather was a
brother of James Gordon Bennett, founder of the New York "Herald." The
name Buford is inherited through the other side of her family, with General
John Buford, her maternal grandfather, the famous hero of the Batle of
Gettysburg and Antietam.
BIRD, Josephine S.--Mrs. Josephine S. Bird is president of the La Jolla Woman's Club, San Diego County.
BIRMINGHAM, Lillian (Mrs. J. E.
Birmingham)--Mrs. Lillian
Birmingham is State President of the California Federation of Music Clubs. For two years president of the San Francisco Musical Club. Past Councilor of the Council of Co-related Arts of the Woman's
Auxiliary, Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco. Studied
abroad and in American musical centers. Contralto
BLACK, Mrs. James A.--Mrs. James A. Black is president of the Woman's Athletic Club, San Francisco, and past secretary of the Traveler's Aid Society, Director and chairman of Monday night programs committee of the National League for Women's Service Club.
BLUMBERG, Lulu--Miss Lulu Blumberg, well known in musical
circles, is the president of the Pacific Musical Society of San Francisco. Pianiste.
BONFILS, Mrs. W. B. (Annie Laurie) (Winifred Black)-- Annie Laurie is Mrs. Bonfils' pen name in the "San Francisco Examiner." "Winifred Black" is the pen name of Mrs. Bonfils in the chain of the other "Hearst Newspapers" throughout the United States.
Annie Laurie, "Dean of American
Newspaper Women," was born in Chilton, Wisconsin. Daughter
of General Benjamin Jeffery and Lovisa (Denslow) Sweet. Educated at
Sacred Heart Convent, Chicago, Lake Forest Seminary, Illinois, and at Miss
Burnham's Preparatory School, Northampton, Maisachusetts.
Married Charles A. Bonfils in 1901. Entered
journalism in 1890. Has been a reporter, telegraph editor, Sunday
editor, assistant city editor, special writer, and has conducted a column on
the "San Francisco Examiner" under her pen name, "Annie
Laurie." Simultaneously, her articles have appeared throughout the state
and in the eastern papers under the pen name, "Winifred Black." Is now Assistant Editor "San Francisco Examiner."
Annie Laurie investigated the leper
settlement of Molokia, Hawaii, in 1892; raised funds for the founding of many
charities; investigated public hospitals of San Francisco and inaugurated
reforms. Helped found the Junior Republic for Boys, New York; conducted the
California Children's Excursions to the World's Fair. For years had charge of
charities of the "San Francisco Examiner" and the "New York
Journal." Managed hospitals and relief wards for Galveston flood victims,
and was the first newspaper writer to enter the Galveston flood district. Was
instrumental in the establishment of the Little Jim Ward, Children's Hospital, San Francisco. Conducted a nationwide
campaign against the drug traffic. Is the author of "The Little Boy
Who Lived on the Hill," and "Roses and Rain."
Has home in San Francisco, and ranch home near Sebastopol.
BROOKS, Edna W.--Mrs. Edwin Hill Brooks is president of the Women's University Club, Los Angeles Branch American Association of University Women. B. L., University of California. Presides with dignified grace at scholarly events.
BROWN, Dr. Adelaide--Dr. Adelaide Brown is president of the
California Organization for Federal Recognition of Women Physicians. Member of State Board of Health. On Board
of Directors Children's Hospital, San Francisco; National League of Women's
Service Club, San Francisco. Member San Francisco
Branch American Association of University Women and San Francisco Center of the
California Civic League of Women Voters.
BROWNELL, Sophia P.--Mrs. E. E. Brownell, president of the San
Francisco Bay Branch of the American Association of University Women 1920-1922,
and a past corresponding secretary of the same organization. Past
corresponding secretary of the San Francisco Center of the California Civic
League of Women Voters. Many years an official of the
Century Club, San Francisco.
BURDETTE, Mrs Robert J.--Mrs. Robert J. Burdette of Pasadena, Hotel
Maryland, is California State Director, General Federation of Women's Clubs. Founded the California Federation of Women's Clubs. First president of the California State Federation of Women's
Clubs. Honorary member Pasadena Shakespeare Club and
Friday Morning Club, Los Angeles. Past director Ebell
Club, Los Angeles. Director and life member of the
Women's Athletic Club, Los Angeles. Past president
Ebell Club, Los Angeles. Was for several years state secretary of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs, and at the 1922 Biennial Convention of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs held at Chatauqua, New York, elected
California State Director, General Federation of Women's Clubs. Has been constant contributor to newspapers on the work of women.
Her book on the life of her late husband, Robert J. Burdette, the famous
humorist, is her most recent literary contribution. Organized
"The Alphi Phi Sorority" fifty years ago. Noted for
educational and suffrage activities. Founder and donor,
Pasadena Maternity Training School for Nurses. Served
as the only woman member of the board of trustees, Throop Polytechnic
Institute, Pasadena. Executive officer Los Angeles
board, Association Collegiate Alumnae. Founder and first
Regent Pasadena Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Actively connected with the Humane Bureau, Pasadena. For
several years occupied the pulpit of the Temple Baptist Church, Los Angeles, of
which her husband had been pastor. Now a trustee of Mills
College, Oakland. During the war Mrs. Burdette saw large public service
in California, serving as chairman of the women's work in food conservation,
upon the State committee on readjustment, and as Federal field secretary in
California for the Council of National Defense.
CABANISS, Mrs. George H. (Harriett
Howell)--Mrs. George H. Cabaniss was president of the Jefferson Chapter, No.
540, United Daughters of the Confederacy of San Francisco, to May 1922. Born in San Francisco of Southern ancestry. Her father,
Mathias Davis Stowell, was a cousin of Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Her mother was the
daughter of Colonel John Turner of Alabama. Mrs. Cabaniss is the wife of Judge
George H. Cabaniss, great grandson of William Waller Hening of Virginia, author
of "The
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Statutes at
Large," Virginia, and grandson of James Cabaniss, a vestryman of the
historic Bruton Parish, oldest church in American. She is the past director of the Woman's
Auxiliary, Palace of Fine Arts.
CABLE, Bertha L.--Mrs. Herbert A. Cable, of Los Angeles, is a member of the board of Women's Athletic Club, Los Angeles. Past president California State Federation of Women's Clubs, and one of the advisory members of the California Federation. Her work as an executive is part of the Legislative Council of Women; and for several years she was on the advisory board of the State Council of Defense. Has been active in practically every organization of women in legislative matters. Member of the Friday Morning Club, the Woman's City Club, Los Angeles. President of the State Federation 1918-1920.
CHANEY, Mrs. O. E.--Mrs O. E. Chaney, of Piedmont, California,
is president of the women's Legislative Council of California, an organization
in which she has taken an active part for many years, especially in legislative
matters relative to women.
CLARK, Doris--Miss Doris Clark is a newspaper woman on
the staff of the San Francisco "Daily News," where she conducts a
"Cynthia Grey" department, woman's page, club and children's pages. Lived as resident settlement worker in the Telegraph Hill
neighborhood for one year. Later, entered playground
work at Sacramento. Lived in Montana until she entered
the University of California, graduating from the department of Economics.
Born in Volga, Iowa.
COFFEY, Julia--Miss Julia Coffey is principal of the Emerson Grammar School, San Francisco. Founder and first president of the Catholic Professional Women's Club of San Francisco, the first organization of its kind in this country. Past secretary of the Council of San Francisco School Women.
COHEN, Emily L.--Mrs. Emily L. Cohen is president of the
History Club of Los Gatos and a well-known leader of the San Francisco District
Federation of Women's Clubs.
COLBURN, Mrs. Frederick H. (Frona Waite)--Mrs Frederick H. Colburn is president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Mt. Lassen Research Society, and a director of the San Francisco Branch of the League of American Pen Women. Organized Woman's Navy League and conducted an auxiliary of young women who took the course of training in Nurses' Aide work at the Presidio Barracks Cantonment. Conferrred honors on the graduates at the conclusion of the Nurses' Aide work in Red Cross examinations. Past president Cap and Bells Club. First newspaper woman on the staff of the "San Francisco Examiner." Author of "Yermah, the Dorado," a book dealing with the life of the pre-historic American. A new book dealing with the history of Mt. Lassen is just off the press. Her home is in San Francisco.
DACRE, Emma L.--Mrs. Emma L. Dacre is president of the San
Francisco Grade Teachers' Association, and a prominent educator in the San
Francisco public schools. An official delegate to the 1922
convention of the National Educational Association from the State of
California.
DAVOUST, Mrs. Martial--Mrs. Martial Davoust writes under the
non-de-plume "The Duchess" on the Men and Women's page of "The
Wasp," San Francisco weekly; also writes on the activities of women's
clubs and other organizations. Member of the San Francisco
Branch of the League of American Pen Women; one of the officials of the World's
Art Salon. Wife of Martial Davoust, owner and editor
of "The Wasp."
D'EGILBERT, Ida Jewell. ) Mrs. William A.)--Mrs W. A. D'Egilbertis the organizing and first president of the Golden Gate Society, Children of the American Revolution of San Francisco. Past regent of Esperanza Chapter, D. A. R., and served several years on the State Board, D. A. R. Active member of hostess committee, D. A. R. during Panama Pacific Exposition. Associate member, San Francisco Branch, League of American Pen Women.
DEITRICK, Betty --Elizabeth Platt Deitrick, "Betty, the
Shopper," originated this feature of newspaper work on the "San
Francisco Call." Has been associated with the
"Call" in this particular department for more than seven years.
This original feature of "Betty's is on several pages of papers in New
York and other cities under various names." Started
similar pages to her own in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles and
Salt Lake City. Born in New York City. Was educated in private schools; and at Columbia University, New
York. Her father was Captain Frank A. Platt and her mother was Almeda E.
Platt. Member of the Business and Professional Women's club, San Francisco, San
Francisco Advertising Club, Irish Freedom Association, the California Singers,
the Writer's Club, and San Francisco Branch League of American Pen Women.
DERRICK, Victory A., M. D.--Dr. Victory A. Derrick is a prominent
woman physician of California. As president of the Grand Parlor of the Native
Daughters of the Golden West, Dr. Derrick held the highest position the
organization has to bestow. She now holds the office of Past Grand President,
Native Daughters of the Golden West, her administration having come to a close
at the annual convention of the Grand Parlor held in San Rafael, May 1922. Her
home is Oakland, California.
DE WOLFE, Grace Hull--Grace Hull de Wolfe entered the Hearst
service in 1907, "Los Angeles Examiner." Covered
Superior Court assignments for seven years. In 1915 joined the staff of
the "San Francisco Examiner" and during the entire time has covered
the Federal Courts.
DORSEY, Mrs Susan M.--Mrs. Susan M. Dorsey is Superintendent of
the Los Angeles Public Schools. Graduated from Vassar College
in 1877. In 1881 married P. W. Dorsey, Taught at Wilson College,
Chambersburg, Pa., and at Vassar, 1878-1881. Teacher of the
Los Angeles High School, head of the classical department, and vice-principal,
1896-1913. Assistant Superintendent of schools, Los
Angeles, 1913-1920. Superintendent of schools in Los
Angeles since January 1920. Member National
Educational Association, California Teachers' Association, Vassar Alumnae
Association and Phi Beta Kappa. Member Woman's University Club, Los
Angeles. Has given special attention to vocational problems
of boys and girls in Los Angeles. Born in New York.
Daughter of James and Hannah (Benedict) Miller.
DRISCOLL, Marjorie C.--Marjorie C. Driscoll is a writer on the
"San Francisco Chronicle." Short stories, poems, etc,. published during the last ten
years in Leslie's, Everybody's, Tellings Tales, Pictorial Review, Picture Play,
Sunset, etc. Four short plays, given semi-professional production in Pasadena
and Los Angeles. "Pageant of the Red Cross," produced in Pasadena May
31, 1917. (Collaboration with Gilmore Brown.)
EASTON, Effie. (Mrs. D. E. F.)--Mrs D. E. F. Easton is a past president of
the following clubs and organizations; Cap and Bells Club, Drama League, Garret
and Garden Little Theatre, San Francisco. Organizer and first
president of the Women's Masonic Association. Worthy Matron of
California Chapter No. 183, Order of the Eastern Star, San Francisco. Junior
Past Grand Matron of the State of California Order of the Eastern Star and the
first woman to preside over the Convention. Member of the
Mayor's committee for the Aquatic Park. Twelve years
State Chairman for the Committee for Educational Service of which she was the
organizer. Secretary and manager of the Mountain Play
for ten years.
ECKELS, Lulu E.--Mrs Lulu E. Eckels is president of the Woman's Advertising Club, Los Angeles. One of the best known
advertising women in the state, she is active in the management of
"Hamburger's" publicity.
EDSON Mrs Katherine Philips--Mrs. Katherine Philips Edson was the only woman member west of the Mississippi, on the Advisory Committee to the Conference on the Limitation of Armament, held at Washington, D. C. There were four women members of the Advisory Committee selected from different parts of the nation. Was member of the executive committee of the Republican National Committee. Executive Commissioner of the Industrial Welfare Commission with headquarters in the Flood Building, San Francisco. Formerly Special Agent, State Labor Commission. Member Friday Morning Club, Los Angeles; Women's Athletic Club, Los Angeles; Woman's Athletic Club, San Francisco; Business and Professional Women's Club, and the National League for Women's Service Club, San Francisco. For many years has been identified with the executive work of the California Federation of Women's Clubs. Has given addresses on questions pertaining to the Minimum Wage Law.
FITZGERALD, Mrs. W. A. (Minnie
Rutherford.)--Mrs. W. A.
Fitzgerald, president of the California Federation of Women's Clubs, heads an
affiliated body of women with a membership enrollment near the 60,000 mark.
Well-known writer on women's affairs and for a long time has assisted in
editing the "Club Woman," official organ of the State Federation. Elected to the presidency of the California Federation of Women's
Clubs at the twenty-first annual convention held in Yosemite Valley, May 1921.
Has been a factor in civic and educational enterprises
throughout the state. Her present home is in San Francisco. By virtue of
her office she is a member of the Board of the General Federation of Women's
Clubs with its membership enrollment of 2,000,000 women.
FITZPATRICK, May A. (Mrs. M. A.)--Mrs. M. A. Fitzpatrick is Pacific Coast Publicity Director of the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company. Four years advertising manager, Livingston Brothers, San Francisco.
FOY, Mary Emily--Mary Emily Foy, actively engagd in
politics; Democratic candidate for presidential elector, 1912; delegate,
Democratic convention, St. Louis, 1916. Member of the committee on arrangements during the
Democratic convention in San Francisco, 1920. Received
her early education, Los Angeles High School, Los Angeles Normal School.
Born, Los Angeles; daughter of Samuel Calvert and Lucinda
(Macy) Foy.
FULLER, Mrs. F. W.—Mrs. F. W. Fuller is president of the
Wednesday Morning Club, Los Angeles. Life member of same.
Chairman, membership committee, Philanthropy and Civics Club,
Los Angeles. Member of board of directors, Council of
Community Service, Los Angeles.
GALPIN, Lloy--Miss Lloy Galpin is president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, the largest organization in the California Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs.
GAW, Ethelean Tyson. (Mrs.
Allison Gaw.)--Mrs. Allison Gaw, author. Winner of the $500 prize given by
the Patriotic's League for "Battle Song of Democracy"; "Barbegat
Love Song"; "Le Jour D'amour"; "Robbed" and other
poems. Collaborated with Dr. Gaw in drama,
"Pharaoh's Daughter," purchased by Shuberts for Margaret Anglin.
President of the Browning Club, Los Angeles, Member: Press Club; Verse Writers;
American College Quill; Browning Club; Women's Club of University of Southern
California; Drama League of America. Moved to
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Los Angeles, 1911. Born, Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania. Daughter of Israel Tyson and Julia
Reynolds Tyson. Married, 1909 to Allison Gaw of
Philadelphia.
GODFREY, Mrs. Anne--Mrs. Anne Godfrey is Educational Assistant
to the Director of Citizenship under the Commissioner of Naturalization,
Washington, D. C. Assumed her duties October 1, 1921 in her federal position,
under the direction of Raymond F. Crist. United States
Director of Citizenship. Her duties cover the work of citizenship
throughout California and in eight additional states. Chairman of the American
Citizenship Department, San Francisco District Federation of Women's Clubs;
chairman of the Department of Civics, To Kalon Club, and vice-president of the
San Francisco Congress of Mothers for a number of years. Organized
the Parent-Teacher work in San Mateo County. Represented
the Food Administration during the war.
GOMEZ, Mrs. Suzanne--Mrs. Suzanne Gomez has been treasurer for
many years of the Travelers' Aid Society.
GOODWIN, Mrs. William N.--Mrs. William N. Goodwin is president of
the Three Arts Club of Los Angeles.
GREER, Mrs. Mabel D.--Mrs. Mabel D. Greer is president of the Cosmos Club of Los Angeles and a past chairman of Philanthropy Committee. Chairman of the books and conversation department, San Diego Club.
GRUNSKY, Miss Clotilde--Miss Clotilde Grunsky, president of the San
Francisco Business and Professional Women's Club, is Associate Editor
"Journal of Electricity and Western Industry." Associate
member of the American Institute Electrical Engineers, one of three women
members. Member of the National Electrical Light Association;
chairman of the Women's Public Relations Committe, Pacific Coast Electrical
Association. Graduated from the University of California, 1914, gold
medalist, class of 1914. Author of the "Junior
Farce"; president of Prytanean honor society. In
1916 lecturer at Mills College on vocational subjects. Member of the
California Alumni Council, American Association University Women, Women's Faculty Club of University of California and other
organizations. Recently appointed Chairman Research
Committee, State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs.
HALE, Mrs.Prentiss Cobb--Mrs. Prentiss Cobb Hale was chairman of the Women War Workers, San Francisco Chapter, American Red Cross, and Chairman of the Women War Workers committee for San Francisco Armistice Day ceremonies, November 11, 1921, held in the Civic Auditorium. At the special services on Hospital Day, May 12, 1922, at the Presidio, Mrs. Hale was made a member of the Veterans of the World War and Spanish-American War. A document stating her official membership enrollment was presented to Mrs. Hale at this time by John A. Brittain of the American Red Cross, Pacific Coast Division. In appreciation of her kindness to the wives and children of the members of the San Francisco Fire Department of the burned district, April 18, 1906, Mrs. Hale was given an engraved silver plate by the San Francisco Fire Department. First vice-president of the San Francisco Fire Branch, League of American Pen Women. Was at the head of the Ferry Canteen and founded the canteen service at the Presidio.
HALL, Mrs. Alta B.--Mrs. Alta B. Hall is president of the
College Woman's Club of Long Beach. Attended Iowa S. T. C.;
Crescent College, Arkansas; University of Missouri.
HAMAN, Mrs. F. W.--Mrs. F. W. Haman is president of the
Southern District, California Federation of of Women's Clubs. Elected at convention, 1922, after having filled out the unexpired
term of her predecessor, Mrs. A. W. Wohlford of Escondido. Socially prominent, a charming hostess, an able executive.
HARSHBARGER, Mrs. O. H.--Mrs. O. H. Harshbarger is State Regent of the D. A. R., California, which numbers fifty-five chapters at the close of the fiscal year 1921-1922. Has been very active in patriotic activities and in the organization of new chapters of the California D. A. R.
HEALY, Mrs. Timothy. (Marie Hicks Davidson.)--Mrs.
Timothy Healy, the daughter of Amos Hicks of Tulare, one of California's
pioneers, is a native of the state. At the age of 21, owned and edited the
"Tulare Union Herald." Later a member of the staff
of the "Berkeley Gazette," the "Oakland Tribune," the
"San Francisco Post," and the "San Francisco Examiner."
In 1918 married Timothy Healy, who was city editor of the "Post" when
Mrs. Healy was society editor. Publicity writer for the Woman's Board of the
Panama Pacific Exposition and in 1915 a member of the Examiner's staff of
writers at the Press Building at the Exposition, and for the last few months of
the Exposition chief of the staff there. In Edward O'Brien's annual book of the
best stories of the year, Mrs. Healy (writing under the name of Marie Hicks
Davidson) received honorable mention for two short stories published in 1915. "In Search of a Niche" and "Squaring the Circle for
Jimmy." Writer of poems and short plays, one of
which was recently put on by the Pacific Coast Woman's Press Association.
Until March of this year, was San Francisco correspondent of "Musical
America," published in New York. Managed several
political campaigns in California. Mother of one
child, John Hicks Davidson.
HEGER, Mrs. D. C.--Mrs. D. C. Heger was elected second president of
the San Francisco Council of Catholic Women serving two years as executive
leader of the Council. During her administration the Council acquired their present
headquarters at 233 Grant Avenue and the membership was increased from one
hundred and ten to two hundred and twenty. Has been at the
head of many charitable enterprises in connection with her church and council
affiliations. Was for two years a vice-president of the San Francisco
City and County Federation of Women's Clubs.
HEUSTIS, Mrs. Bertha Lincoln--Bertha Lincoln Heustis, wife of Dr. James W. Heustis of Los Angeles, is an author of short stories, verse, lyrics for musical compositions, and composer of a number of musical productions. Has contributed to the newspapers in Washington and California. Member of the Friday Morning Club of Los Angeles, Southern California Woman's Press Club, Lyric Club, California State representative (South) National League of American Pen Women. Past President National League of American Pen Women, filling this office while living in Washington, D. C. Member of a number of noteworthy organizations including Colonial Dames of America, Descendants of Mayflower Society, Daughters of American Revolution, United States Daughters of 1812, Woman's Relief Corps, Women of the Civil War, Shiloh Circle, P. E. O.; Order of the Crown, National Press Association, Colonial Dames of Washington, D. C.; Drama League. Associate member of Patriots Memorial Chapter, D. A. R., Washington, D. C., and Eschscholtzia Chapter, D. A. R., Los Angeles. Past Regent of Dubuque Chapter, D. A. R.
HOGUE, Mrs. L. B.--Mrs. L. B. Hogue is president of the Santa
Paula Ebell Club. Also president of the Emeritus Club, an
organization of state officers and past state officers of the California
Federation of Women's Clubs. A pronounced leader,
forceful and magnetic. Well versed in federation ethics, and known for
her broad philanthropies.
HUMPHREYS, Miss Jane C.--Miss Jane C. Humphreys is one of the
founders and the president of the Women's Athletic Club, Los Angeles. First president, California Federation of Business and Professional
Women's Clubs. Chairman of the Federation Extension
Department of the Los Angeles County Federation of Business and Professional
Women's Clubs. On board of directors, Council of
Community Service, Los Angeles. Connected with the
legal firm of Dockweiler and Dockweiler and Finch.
IVERSON, Ida Christine--Miss Ida Christine Iverson is on the
education committee of the Woman's City Club, Los Angeles, and prominent in the
Los Angeles City Teacher's Club.
JOHNSON, Sarah M.--Sarah M. Johnson is a director of the Friday
Morning Club, Los Angeles. Chairman of Literature and of Bulletin Committee,
Friday Morning Club, Secretary Vocational Bureau, Woman's University Club, Los
Angeles.
JORDAN, Mrs. Jesse K. (Mrs. David Star Jordan)--Mrs. David Star
Jordan, wife of the President Emeritus, Leland Stanford Jr. University, is a
woman of whom any state may be justly proud. True companion
of her famous husband. Woman of brilliancy and unusual
intellect. Consecrated to her home, ever mindful of others, she
cheerfully embraces opportunities for service. A woman of
charm, courage and ability. Home: Leland Stanford Jr. University.
KAUFFMAN, Mrs. Jules.--Mrs. Jules Kauffman is president of the
Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles. Director Friday Morning Club. Past vice-president and past corresponding secretary, Friday
Morning Club, Los Angeles. Third vice-president,
Council of Community Service of California.
KEEP, Rosalind--Miss Rosalind Keep is instructor in English, and Director of the Bureau of Publication, Mills College. Past president California Branch Association of Collegiate Alumnae, now known as the Association of American University Women.
KENDALL, Lida. (Van Becker.)--Lida Kendall, writer,
assistant society editor, "San Francisco Examiner." For four years
covered society and clubs on the "Oakland Examiner." As a feature
writer, has done many special stories. Her home is Oakland, California.
KENT, Elizabeth Thatcher. (Mrs.
William Kent.)--Mrs. William
Kent, wife of Congressman Kent, whose home is in Kentfield, Marin County
California, is one of the pioneer suffrage leaders of the state. During the
campaign for suffrage in 1910, she was regarded as one of the most brilliant
suffragists in the entire country. Worked with the Woman's
Party to secure the amendment to the federal constitution enfranchising the
women of America. Chairman of the maintenance
committee National Woman's Party. Member of the
executive committee Congressional Union for women's suffrage; member of the
Abraham Lincoln Center, Chicago. Member of the San
Francisco Center of the California Civic League of Women Voters. Member of the executive board, San Francisco District Federation of
Women's Clubs. Born in New Haven, Connecticut,
daughter of Elizabeth Baldwin (Sherman) and Thomas Anthony Thatcher.
KRSAK, Miss Margaret Miriam--Miss Margaret Miriam Krsak, president of
the Czecho-Slovak Woman's Club, native of California. During her visit to the
White House, Washington, D. C. Miss Krsak presented to the President, the cause
of the people of Czecho-Slovakia, in whom her heart-interests are centered. Welcomed the fleet as head of a committee appointed by the Mayor of
San Francisco, when the Czecho-Slovakians reached the port in San Francisco
Bay. Head of the women's entertainment and pageant
committee, Fourth of July, San Francisco. In patriotic ceremonies
characterized Columbia. Member of the Presidents' Assembly of
San Francisco and head of departments of Americanization and Citizenship
committees in federation work. Member of the board of
chairmen, San Francisco City and County Federation of Women's Clubs.
Home: San Francisco.
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LAW, Mrs. Frank G.--Mrs. Frank G. Law is president of the California Civic League of Women Voters, representing 7,500 women. Formed branch leagues throughout the state. Co-operating with the California Federation of Women's Clubs in organization of California State Legislative Commission after the form of the National Congressional League. Past president Oakland Center of the California Civic League of Women Voters.
LAWLER, Mrs. Frank C.--Mrs. Frank C. Lawler is press chairman of
the Ebell Society of Long Beach.
LINEMAN, Mab C.--Mab C. Lineman is president of the Women
Lawyers' Club, Los Angeles, and a past parliamentarian of the same
organization.
LOTHROP, Harriett Mulford (Mrs.
Daniel Lothrop) ("Margaret Sidney").--Mrs. Daniel Lothrop, author of "Five
Little Peppers") is one of the best known members of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. Founder, National Society of the
Children of the American Revolution; National president, 1895-1901; honorary
president for life, since 1901. Member national League
of American Pen Women and regional Director (western division). Born in New Haven, Connecticut. Daughter
of Harriett (Mulford) and Sidney M. Lathrop. Married
Daniel Lothrop, founder of the publishing house of S. Lothrop and Company.
MADDUX, Edith Walker (Mrs. Parker).--Mrs. Parker Maddux is president of the San
Francisco Center of the California Civic League of Women Voters, and a member
of the Board of Directors of the National League for Women's Service. Graduate, Leland Stanford Junior University.
McGARRY Evelyn (Mrs. M. Joseph).--Mrs. Evelyn McGarry is president of the Catholic Women's Club of Los Angeles and well-known in philanthropic circles. Auditor, Council of Community Service of Los Angeles.
McGINN, Mrs. Elsa. (Mrs. John L.)--Mrs. John L. McGinn, commissioner of
public health, San Mateo, has held unusual positions in the municipal life of
California. Has been at the head of the police department,
head of the fire department, custodian of the city jail and an executive head
of the health department. Twice headed the ticket for trustee, and for
years has been regarded as one of the militant women politicians in San Mateo
County. As president of the San Mateo's Woman’s Club, conducted the ceremonies
for the dedication of the new club house, San Mateo, completed during her
administration. Wife of John L. McGinn, pioneer Alaska
attorney.
MEIKEL, Theresa
J. D.--Miss Theresa Meikel,
attorney-at-law, graduate of the University of California. member of the Bay
Branch, American Association of University Women. One of the
organizers of the "Queens' Bench," San Francisco, of which she is the
secretary-treasurer. Founded the first law section in
clubs of San Francisco at the To Kalon Club. Chairman law
department, San Francisco District Federation of Women's Clubs.
MERRILL, Mrs. John F.--Mrs. John F Merrill is one of the most
prominent, active philanthropists in California. Has been
identified with the pioneer work of the Children's Hospital, San Francisco; and
a member of the executive board for a period of many years. She is
chairman of finance, Children's Hospital, an office she has held at different
times during her executive connection with the hospital. Past
treasurer, Young Women's Christian Association of San Francisco, an
organization where she has always been an active worker.
MEZQUIDA, Mrs. Anna Blake.--Mrs. Anna Blake Mezquida, poet, author,
writer of short stories, scenarios, magazine and newspaper articles, is one of
the young writers of California. Her first work was published when she was barely
sixteen years old, a poem, which won first prize in a San Francisco poetry
contest, when several thousand manuscripts were submitted. In 1915 her poem,
"The Wondrous Exposition" won the first and only prize awarded in a
competition for an Exposition poem. This poem was first published in the San
Francisco "Call Post," and later in pamphlet form. It was set to
music by Rosner, at that time the organist at the Orpheum, and became the
Exposition song. Her poem, "The City of Heritage," won second prize
in the world-wide "Newark Anniversary Poem Contest" conducted by the
city of Newark, New Jersey, in celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth
anniversary of its foundling. Mrs. Mezquida has since contributed short stories
and poems to the following magazines: American, Good Housekeeping, Munsey's, Cosmopolitan, Ladies' Home Journal, Sunset,
Overland Monthly, and many others. Has written special
articles and features for the New York, San Francisco, Boston and Chicago
newspapers. In a recent state-wide scenario contest, Mrs. Mezquida won
the thousand dollar prize in the "Chicago News" scenario contest,
over sixty thousand writers contesting. Her most recent literary achievement in
the scenario field has been the signing of a contract with the Belasco Moving
Picture Company of Northern California for the scenario rights of her story,
"Dancing Feet," first published in "Everybody's." A
cablegram was received by Mrs. Mezquida a short time ago asking for the British
rights to her stories. At present is devoting her time almost exclusively to
short story and scenario work. Is an executive of the San Francisco Branch of
the League of American Pen Women, and was their official representative at the
Press Congress of the World, Honolulu. Born in San Francisco
of an old line American family, a Mayflower descendant. Ancestors on
both sides fought in the American Revolution. Her father, Maurice B. Blake, was
an attorney in San Francisco until his death. Her great-uncle, Judge Maurice G.
Blake, was one of the early Vigilantes, a judge of the Supreme Court, and one
of the first mayors of San Francisco. Her husband, Mateo M. Mezquida, was born
in Madrid, Spain.
MILLS, Mrs. W. H.--Mrs. W. H. Mills has been closely
identified with the early history of California and the progress of women's
world. Her interests have been in the fields of educational life, where she has
mingled with writers, musicians, educators and women engaged in
philanthrophy. She has been associated
with the men and women of early railroad activities in California. Her husband
stood as a commanding figure in railroad circles and in the financial world,
and she stood there with him. Her home, whether in San Francisco, Sacramento or
Palo Alto, has been the center for gatherings of men and women builders of the
state, moving powers in municipal, community, social and educational
enterprises. She has stimulated high ideals and encouraged those with ability
whenever it has been within her province to do so. In publishing "The
Ascent," a book of poems, written by her daughter, the late Elizabeth
Mills Crothers, Mrs Mills contributes a substantial sum to the fund for the
Convalescent Home, Palo Alto. Songs composed by her daughter have been
collected and published by Mrs. Mills and sold for the music and harp fund at Mills
College. She is one of the first members of the Century Club, and the Channing
Auxiliary, San Francisco. Member of the Daughters of the American Revolution
and an Honorary member of the San Francisco Branch. League of American Pen Women. Her home is in San Francisco.
MOORE, Elizabeth Hogue. (Mrs.
Harry Staats.)--Mrs Harry
Staats Moore is president of the National League for Women's Service, and
secretary of the Stanford Women's Club. Graduate, Stanford
University.
MORGAN, Dr. Gwladys.--Dr Gwladys Morgan is president of the
Business and Professional Women's Club of San Diego; Stanford University.
MORGAN, Miss Julia.--Miss Julia Morgan, architect is a native
daughter of California. Received her early education in the
Oakland public schools, later graduating from the University of California,
Civil Engineering Department. Attended the French
schools in Paris and a student at Ancien Eleve l'Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris.
She is a member of the American Institute of Architects, receiving her
architect's certificate in the state of California. Her work has consisted of
varied classes and kinds of buildings, large and small, residences, churches,
schools, club buildings, manufacturing buildings, gargages, gymnasiums,
libraries. Architect of the San Francisco Young Women's
Christian Association building, 620 Sutter Street.
MORGAN, Margaret Mary. --Miss Margaret Mary Morgan is the first
woman supervisor of San Francisco. She is the past president of the San
Francisco Business and Professional Women's Club, and the past first
vice-president of the San Francisco Nursery for the Homeless Children; a past
treasurer of Laurel Hall Club the oldest women's club in San Francisco. She is
on the Board of Directors, National League for Women's Service Club and an
auditor of the San Francisco Center, California Civic League of Women Voters.
MORTON, Mrs. R. M.--Mrs. R. M. Morton is press chairman of the
San Diego Branch of the American Association of University Women. Mills College Graduate.
MOTT, Mrs. D. W.--Mrs. D. W. Mott is state chairman, Endowment,
California Federation of Women's Clubs. Past president of the
Santa Paula Ebell Club. Long identified with the history of the women's
club movement in California. Home: Santa Paula Ventura County.
MOTT, Mrs. Ernest J. (Maude
Robinson Mott.)--Mrs. E. J.
Mott is a past president of the American Association of University Womenh,
California Bay Branch. Received elementary education in the
schools of Oakland. Graduated from University of
California with A. B. degree. Taught in the schools of Santa Barbara,
and was for a time principal of Washington School. While president of the
American Association of University Women, California Branch, she presided at
the luncheon given at the Palace Hotel when President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs.
Wilson were guests of the western metropolis. Appointed a
member of the Board of Education of San Francisco by Mayor James Rolph Jr.,
1921. Born in Napa, California. Home, San Francisco.
MYERS, Harriet William. (Mrs.
William Raymond.)--Mrs. William
Raymond Myers is president of Highland Park Ebell Club; chairman of the Birds
and Flowers Committee, California Federation of Music Clubs, and vice-president
of the California Audubon Society.
NORRIS Kathleen. (Mrs. Charles
Norris.)--Kathleen Norris,
author, has been termed the "best loved woman author." Her first
success, the novel of "Mother," was originally a short story written
for a magazine contest. It was so popular that after its appearance in book
form Mr. Edward Bok ran it serially in The Ladies Home Journal. Since then she
has written many successful novels including "Harriet and the Piper,"
"Saturday's Child," "Sisters" and many others. Began writing short stories in 1910. Contributed to the
Atlantic, American, McClure's, Everybody's, Ladies' Home Journal, Woman's Home
Companion, Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping, Pictorial
Review. Kathleen Norris was born in San Francisco. Daughter
of Josephine (Moroney) and James Alden Thompson. Educated by private
teachers
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and by her parents. Took a
special course of a few months at the University of California. Married Charles Gilman Norris of San Francisco, April 30, 1909.
Her home is at Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California. Honorary
member San Francisco Branch League of American Pen Women.
NYE Myra.--Myra Nye, Women's club editor and editorial staff of the Los Angeles "Times," is an author of a number of stories and poems. Member of the publication committee of the Women's City Club of Los Angeles. Identified with women's organizations of Los Angeles and other southern cities.
O'HARA, Miss
Louise M.--Miss Louise M.
O'Hara, feature writer, club editor, and art critic of the San Francisco
"Call." Began newspaper career on the eastern papers several years ago.
Producer of several children's plays and pantomimes.
Studied sketching and painting under several prominent artists, and was
affiliated with different clubs and travel clubs. Miss O'Hara has given the
names of other women writers on the San Francisco "Call"; Miss
Eleanor Meherin, author and novelist, whose serial stories have been published
in the "Call." Mrs. Ernestine Black is a feature writer of the
"Call." Mrs. Agnes Fenwick has charge of the society items of the
"Call."
PALMER, Mrs. Lillian Pray.--Mrs. Lillian Pray Palmer, writer and
prominent club leader, of San Diego, was president of the California Federation
of Women's Clubs, 1915-1916. She was president of the San Diego Branch, League
of American Pen Women, and has been actively engaged in women's club affairs
since the club movement became state-wide. Public speaker,
and leader in club ethics and parliamentary rulings.
REED, Mrs Alma.--Mrs Alma Reed is a member of the editorial
staff of the "San Francisco Bullentin." Director of
the Bulletin philanthropies, including "Happyland" a summer vacation
camp for children. Secured the co-operation of the San
Francisco Board of Health and other health agencies, in making
"Happyland" a model camp for the upbuilding of undernourished
children. Entered the journalistic field in 1915 as a
member of the staff of "San Francisco Call." Organized and
conducted a newspaper philanthropy for the community's
needy homes under the name of "Mrs. Goodfellow." a work which she
conducted for six years. Became identified with prison work
as member of the Pathfinders of American. Her interest in minor
prisoners led her to an effort on behalf of the commutation of life
imprisonment for boys under death penalty at San Quentin. Drafted the bill to
abolish capital punishment for offenders under
eighteen years of age and directed a state-wide campaign in Sacramento lobby
which led to its passage at the 1921 session of the state legislature. Member
of the American Institute of Criminology and has recently become a member of
the San Francisco Branch of the League of American Pen Women. Member California
Club, San Francisco. Native daughter, born in Napa County, of
pioneer California family. Educated in San Francisco
public high schools and Dominican convent. Special
student at University of California.
REINHARDT. Aurelia Henry, Ph. D.--Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt, president of
Mills College, is undoubtedly the best known woman in the state of California.
As president of the foremost women's college in the west, and the only one of
its kind west of the Mississippi, Dr. Reinhardt stands pre-eminently one of
America's leading women educators. In addition to her
prominence in California. Dr. Reinhardt has a national and international
recognition as a scholar of distinction. After graduating from the University
of California with the class of 1898, she taught in the English department of
the University of Idaho. In 1901-03 she was a scholar and fellow in English in
the Yale graduate school. While attending Yale, she edited and translated the
"de Monarchie" of Dante Alighieri. This publication is now a college
textbook. While in residence at Oxford University in England, Dr. Reinhardt
edited and published "Eipcoene, of The Silent Woman," by Ben Johnson,
for which Yale gave her the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 1905. Member of the Phi Beta Kappa, of the Dante Society of America and
of the Concordance Society of America. Life member of
the Association of Collegiate Alumnae, now known as the American Association
University Women. Life member of the Town and Gown
Club of Berkeley, of the Prytanean Society and the English Club of the
University of California. In the summer of 1922 Dr. Reinhardt visited
England where she spent more than a month at Oxford University, later going to
France where she was an official delegate representing the American Association
of University Women. Honorary member of the San Francisco
Branch of the League of American Pen Women. Widow of
the late Dr. George Frederick Reinhardt, University of California. Has two children. Native of California, but is of New
England ancestry. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Henry of
Berkeley. Elected president of Mills College, May,
1916.
SAHLEIN, Mrs. Henry.--Mrs. Henry Sahlein is the president of
Temple Emanu-El Guild. Has held many positions of leadership; Chairman of
Social Service Department, San Francisco City and County Federation of Women's
Clubs, including her chairmanship of the Salvage Shop Department; chairman of
the Outside Inn, conducted for the convenience of mothers and women relatives
of the convalescent soldiers at the General Letterman Hospital, Presidio
Reservation, San Francisco; member of the Board of Managers, Children's
Hospital; a past president of the Council of Jewish Women; second
vice-president and recording secretary, San Francisco Center of the California
Civic League of Women Voters; treasurer, Woman's Auxiliary Palace of Fine Arts,
San Francisco. Trustee Temple Emanu-El Guild.
SANBORN, Mrs. Helen. (Mrs.
Frederick H.)--Mrs. Helen
Sanborn (deceased) was president of the Century Club, and of the Sorosis Club.
During the Spanish War she was vice-president of the San Francisco Red Cross
Society and, during the World War, Mrs. Sanborn led in the government of Red
Cross activities in San Francisco. Acting president of the
Woman's Auxiliary of the Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915 a position which she
filled to the honor of women of the entire nation. She was first woman
president of the San Francisco Board of Education, and, just before she died
was a member of the Board of Education, being active in the work to the very
day of her death. In the school departments of San Francisco she was the best
beloved woman in the city, in the ranks of the teachers and the students alike.
Mrs. Sanborn had many original ideas concerning educational matters. One of her
great projects finds expression in her article entitled "A Vision,"
written for "Who's Who Among the Women of
California," which she handed in person to the acting editor of this book.
"A Vision" was probably the last article which she wrote for publication.
She was for many years a leader of the Travelers' Aid Society and has always
been officially connected with different branches of relief work in this city.
Was president of the Protestant Orphanage of San Francisco, the oldest
organized charity on the Pacific Coast, holding this position for many years. Her advice and influence on matters pertaining to the
home circumscribed the influences of school, community and state, her first
thought at all times being for the youth of the land and the upbuilding of the
educational system of the west. She was associated with her great friend, the
late Mrs Phoebe Hearst in many noble enterprises.
SARTAIN, Miss Geraldine.--Miss Geraldine Sartain is on the editorial
staff of the San Francisco "Chronicle," doing the state commissions
and Supreme and Appellate Court and general assignments. Did general assignment
work on the "Sacramento Bee." Attended University of California.
SCOTT, Mrs. A. W.--Mrs A. W. Scott was for two years the
president of the California Club of San Francisco, her administration closing
May, 1922, when she was succeeded by Mrs. L. M. Sponogle. Mrs Scott has been
for many years one of the most active of Red Cross Workers in San Francisco,
winning, through her devotion to this work, the universal title of
"Florence Nightingale" among the women of her city. A past president of the Forum Club, San Francisco, and active in
all women's organizations of philanthropic purpose. Known as a great
friend of every soldier and sailor whose service to this country has come to
her notice. Has sponsored many projects for the
upbuilding of civic and community interest, especially those
benefiting woman kind. The name of Mrs. A. W. Scott has been place on
the honor roll of the California State Federation of Women's Clubs as tribute
of esteem from the members of the California Club.
SHAFFER, Miss Geneve--Miss Geneve Shaffer is one of San
Francisco's young business women, whose office is one of the unusual places of its
kind in America. Miss Shaffer has been studying women in business and social
life for eight years thus having abundant opportunity to view the situation of
California women in business from various angles. Member and
one of the official executives of the San Francisco Branch, League of American
Pen Women. Member Soroptimist Club, San Francisco.
SHEEHAN, Josephine T. (Mrs. John
F. Jr.)--Mrs. J. F. Sheehan,
Jr. is president of the Stanford Women's Club of San Francisco. State
corresponding secretary of the California Congress of Mothers and
Parent-Teacher Associations, a position held for a number of years. Actively engaged in educational legislation and in all matters
pertaining to home, school, and community welfare.
SHREVE, Mrs. D. M.--Mrs. D. M. Shreve is president of the
Woman's City Club of Long Beach, and prominently identified as a leader in
women's activities. She is a graduate of Hunter College, New York.
SMITH, Susan T.--Susan T. Smith, State President,
California Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Former president, Municipal Libraries Section, California Library
Association. Elected president of the State Library
Association, San Diego, 1922.
STANTON, Edith N.--Edith N. Stanton is regional secretary of
the National Young Women's Christian Association. Well known as an active,
efficient and sympathetic executive.
STEARNS, Dora Smith (Mrs. J. B.)--Mrs. J. B. Stearns is president of the
Woman's City Club of Los Angeles and Chairman of the Program Committee. Prominent in women's legislative and cultural affairs in southern
California.
STEBBINS, Miss
Lucy Ward--Lucy Ward
Stebbins, Berkeley "Dean of Women," University of California. received her early
training in the Denman School of San Francisco. Graduated from the University
of California, 1899-1900, A. B.; Radcliffe College, 1902. Four years with the
Probation department of the Massachusetts State In-
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dustrial School for Girls, 1903-1907; District
Secretary of the Boston Associated Charities, 1908-1910. She has been the Dean
of Women, University of California, since November 1, 1910. Also,
Associate Professor of Economy, University of California. Member of the Association of American University Women, formerly
the Association of Collegiate Alumnae. She is a member of the Town and
Gown Club, Berkeley and the Fortnightly Club. Born in San
Francisco. Daughter of Horatio and Lucy Elizabeth
(Ward) Stebbins. Her father, Dr. Horatio Stebbins was the pastor of the
Starr King Church, San Francisco, and one of the most distinguished of the
Unitarian clergy. Miss Stebbins and her mother now live in Berkeley, 2731
Durant Avenue.
STEWART. Mrs. Gertrude F.--Mrs. Gertrude F. Stewart, State President
California Branch International Sunshine Society, lives in San Diego. Widely known for her philanthropies.
STURGIS, Mrs. E. K.--Mrs. E. K. Sturgis is president of the America
Women Overseas League, the personnel comprising American women who have given
actual overseas service. Graduate University of California. Home,
Piedmont, California.
TOLL, Charles Hulbert (Mrs. C. H.)--Mrs. C.
H. Toll is president of the Ebell Club, Los Angeles. On the
Board of Directors. Past Vice-president of the Ebell
Club with an enrollment of 2,200 women.
TRINE, Grace Hyde (Mrs. Ralph Waldo)--Grace Hyde
Trine, writer, lecturer, and dramatic reader. Was born
in Dunkirk, New York. Daughter of Lee Lord Hyde and
Sarah Steele (Mixer.) Graduated Mohawk High School, 1893, and the School
of Expression, Boston, Mass., 1897. Married Ralph Waldo
Trine, Author, in 1898. Has written and produced plays and pageants.
"The Great Blessing" a pageant produced in Golden Gate Park, San
Francisco, 1921. "The Spirit of the Sempervirens," a dramatic
allegory based on the history of the California Redwoods; and "The Mesa
Trail," a Pueblo Indian pageant are to be produced during 1922. Poems
published by various magazines, Harper's Bazar, The Craftsman, The Touchstone
Magazine, etc. Compiled "Dreams and Voices," a
collection of modern poetry, 1920. Member Poetry
Society of America, New York Browning Society, and on executive board, San
Francisco Branch, League of American Pen Women.
TUBBS, Julia--Miss Julia Tubbs is a recognized authority on insurance for women. Associated with the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, Los Angeles. Member of many women's organizations in Los Angeles. Kappa Kappa Gamma delegate to the Woman's University Club, Los Angeles.
UPP, Mrs. E. C.--Mrs. E. C. Upp is president and on the
Board of Directors of the La Mesa Club, La Mesa, San Diego County.
UPRIGHT, Blanche--Mrs. Blanche Upright, author of "The
Valley of Content," was born in San Francisco. Inherited
her literary talent from her mother, Anna Rose Stine. Began
dictating fairy tales before she was old enough to write. At the age of
ten, wrote her first play, a melodrama, in six acts and twelve scenes.
Twenty-five years ago she began doing special work for the Sunday supplement of
"The San Francisco Examiner;" and revising and writing sketches for
the Hallet Theatrical Agency. About that time, she had her first play,
"Victorine's Injustice," a one act play, produced at the Alcazar
Theatre, San Francisco. "The Valley of Content" is her first novel.
Her publishers immediately contracted for a second novel. Has
dramatized the "Valley of Content" in collaboration with Marjorie
Rambeau, who is now starring in the play. Address: Palace Hotel, San
Francisco.
VICKERSON, Mrs. John M.--Mrs. John M. Vickerson, Burlingame,
president of the San Mateo County Federation of Women's Clubs which comprises
more than five federated clubs of San Mateo County. The first of these included
the Burlingame Woman's Club, North Burlingame, Redwood City, San Mateo, and
South San Francisco. Leader in San Mateo Study Club;
past-president San Mateo Woman's Club. Member of the
executive board, San Francisco District Federation of Women's Clubs.
Home: Burlingame.
WEST, Ada P.
(Mrs. W. H.)--Mrs W. H. West is president of the Forward
Club of Lemon Grove, San Diego; and is prominent in the San Diego Federation of
Women's Clubs.
WHITED, Jesse M. (Mrs.)--Mrs. Jesse M. Whited, president of Cap and
Bells Club, 1921-22, is a leader in dramatic circles, and active in Ladies'
Auxiliary, Knights Templar.
WHITMIRE, Ethel Dorothy--Ethel Dorothy Whitmire, writer, editorial staff, "San Francisco Examiner." A.B. Stanford University, 1908, and A.M. Stanford University, 1920,--Psychology. Phi Beta Kappa. Assistant Psychologist, California State Bureau of Research, 1921. Volunteer Psychologist, Stanford University Hospital--1922 Neurological Clinic. Member of D.A.R. in the interval between first graduation and second degree, traveled and lived with the late Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst. Later resided with Mrs. Helen P. Sanborn (deceased) at her residence, 1020 Dolores Street, San Francisco.
WILLEBRANDT. Mrs. Mabel Walker--Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt, of Los
Angeles, holds the highest official position of any woman in the Unites States.
She is assistant United States Attorney General. Succeeded
Mrs. Annette Abbott Adams, of San Francisco, the first woman to hold this
position. On September 28, 1918, a group of women lawyers met in the
office of Mabel Walker Willebrandt and after adopting resolutions formed a
permanent organization for the purpose of promoting and advancing the interests
of their profession. This organization became known as the Women Lawyers' Club
of Los Angeles. A life membership in the Women Lawyers' Club was voted to Clara
Shortridge Foltz, of Los Angeles, in honor of her senior practice of law in
California; and also in grateful appreciation of her service to the women of
the state in securing for them an equal right with men to practice law. During
the convention of the American Bar Association held in San Francisco Mrs. Mabel
Willebrandt was the honor guest of the San Francisco women at many noteworthy
assemblages. She was an honor guest at the dinner given by the Queens' Bench,
Plaza Hotel, San Francisco, the president, Mrs. Gail Laughlin presiding.
WILLIAMS, Fannie H. McGlashan,
D.D.S.--Mrs. Fannie H. McG.
Williams, president and charter member of Soroptimist Club, San Francisco, is
active in the affairs of the Order of the Eastern Star. Recently
helped organize the Soroptimist Club of Los Angeles, Mrs. Oda Taulconer,
President.
WILSON,
Josephine (Mrs. William Harold Wilson)--Josephine Wilson, writer, Woman's Club Editor, "San Francisco
Examiner" for nine years. Member of the editorial staff. Covered for this paper more than 28 conventions of both men and women's
organizations. One of the winners of prizes awarded by the
"Examiner" for the greatest number of exclusive stories for a given
month. Special lecturer, University of California.
Educator, teaching in the public schools, California.
Won prize for Nurses' Aide, American Red Cross work, Presidio Reservation Study
Course. Fostered the making of a statue of
"Pegasus." publicly presented at unveiling services held at the
Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, by San Francisco branch, League of American Pen
Women. Author of seven pageants produced at various times within the
past few years in San Francisco. A "Book Pageant" written by Mrs.
Wilson included, as an adjunct, an exhibit of rare manuscripts and the story of
the transition of the written word. California, (north) Vice-President League
of American Pen Women, Inc., Washington, D. C., and for four years president of
the San Francisco Branch, League of American Pen Women. Formerly
director, "The Penwoman," official organ of the League. Founder of literary clubs throughout California. Chairman, Department of Literature, San Francisco District,
Federation of Women's Clubs. Department of Literature,
San Francisco City and County Federation of Women's Clubs. Chairman Literary Section, To Kalon for eight years. Chairman of Literary Section California Club, for four years.
Honorary member of the Golden Gate Branch International
Sunshine Society; honorary member, Cap and Bells Club; California Bertola
Assembly and honor member of To Kolon. Special student
University of California. Acting editor, "Who's Who Among
the Women of California."
WINCHELL, Anna Cora--Anna Cora Winchell was born in Rio Vista,
Solano County, California. Music editor of the "San
Francisco Dramatic Review," 1902-1906. Assistant
music editor and assistant society editor, "San Francisco Morning
Call," 1904-1906. Art editor, music editor,
women's club editor, and special writer, "Chronicle," 1906-1921.
Now music and art editor, "San Francisco Journal."
Associated with Anna Cora Winchell on the "San Francisco Journal," in
charge of the "Woman's Page," is Mrs. Charlotte Eddy. Mrs. Eddy is a
prominent member of the San Francisco Business and Professional Women's Clubs.
WOODBRIDGE, Mrs. Bradford--Mrs. Bradford Woodbridge, wife of Dr. Woodbridge former mayor of Roseville, Placer County, is a past-president of the Northern District Federation of Women's Clubs. Head of the Civic department, California Federation of Women's Clubs for many years. Founded civic clubs in the northern part of the State; President of the Roseville Woman's Improvement Club from the time of its incipiency until within the past two years. Initiated and sponsored musicales with classical programs and popular numbers, in northern towns, participating in the programs with literary contributions. Well known political champion. Interested in legislative measures. Member of the State executive board, California Federation of Women's Clubs during many succeeding administrations. Chairman, History, Northern District, California Federation of Women's Clubs.
WRIGHT, Janette Bray (Mrs. H. T.)--Mrs. H. T. Wright is president of the
Woman's Club of Hollywood. Life member of the Ebell Club.
Member of the Friday Morning Club, Woman's City Club,
Philanthropy and Civics Club, Republican Study Club, Los Angeles. Past
Regent of the Hollywood Chapter, D. A. R. Member El Camino Real Chapter, D.A.R.
Belongs to several philanthropic organizations in Los Angeles. Native of Pennsylvania, where she attended school and college.
YOST, Mary, Ph.D.--Miss Mary Yost is dean of women, Leland
Stanford Junior University. Graduated from Vassar College.
A leader of women, forceful broad-minded, progressive, she stands high in the
estimation of the faculty and laity. Member new executive
board of San Francisco Bay Branch, American Association of University Women.
Transcribed by Sande Beach.
Proofread by Betty Vickroy.
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2005 Nancy Pratt Melton
GOLDEN NUGGET LIBRARY'S SACRAMENTO COUNTY