Jean Spahr
American social reformer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean Gurney Spahr (née Fine; 1861 – September 25, 1935) was an American social reformer. A pioneer in the U.S. settlement movement, she was a co-founder and officer of the College Settlements Association (CSA),[1] and the head of the Rivington Street Settlement in New York City.
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Jean Spahr | |
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Born | Jean Gurney Fine 1861 |
Died | September 25, 1935 New York City, USA |
Other names | Jean Fine Spahr |
Alma mater | Smith College |
Organization | Rivington Street Settlement |
Known for | Social reform |
Movement | Settlement movement |
Spouse | |
Children | 5 daughters |
Relatives | Henry Burchard Fine (brother) |
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