Anna Dickinson
1842–1932
Source: Library of Congress
Biography
Anna Dickinson was a renowned American orator and women's rights advocate who rose to prominence during the Civil War era. Known for her powerful public speaking abilities, she delivered lectures on abolition, women's suffrage, and social reform throughout the Northern states. Dickinson became one of the most celebrated female speakers of her time, commanding substantial fees for her appearances and influencing public opinion on critical social issues of the 1860s and beyond.