Florence Kelley

Born Sept 12, 1859

Daughter of Quaker and Abolitionists

Studied law at Cornell University

Married a Socialist

Accomplishments

• Passed labor laws
• 8 hour workday
• Hull House
• Health Care

Legacy

• National Child Labor Committee
• Women's Int'l League for Peace & Freedom

Lesson to learn?

She never gave up and always had a solid case.

Matthew 19:14

Sources

• http://womenshistory.about.com/od/workgeneral/p/florence_kelley.htm
• http://www.socialwelfarehistory.com/people/kelley-florence/
• http://www.socialworkhistorystation.org/history/extras/kelly.htm