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Susan B. Anthony, in A Woman of the Century

1894

A biographical sketch of Susan B. Anthony published in 1894, during her lifetime, describing her family background and early life.

A contemporary biographical sketch of Anthony, published while she was alive, describing her family and early life.

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This is a biographical entry on Susan B. Anthony published in 1894 in A Woman of the Century, a reference book of notable American women. It describes her birth in Massachusetts, her Quaker father and Baptist mother, and her upbringing and education.

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Because it was written while Anthony was still alive, it reflects how she was seen by her contemporaries at the height of her fame. It also shows how her family's religious background and values shaped her early independence and sense of purpose.

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