Harriet May Mills
American civil rights leader
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| Intro | American civil rights leader | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Activist | |
| Work field | Activism | |
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| Birth | 1 January 1857 | |
| Death | 15 May 1936 (aged 79 years) |
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Harriet May Mills (1857 - May 15, 1936) was a prominent American civil rights leader who played a pivotal role in the 19th century women's rights movement. She is a graduate of Cornell University. Mills was a friend and respected associate of the leading suffragists of the day -- Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Mills died in Syracuse on May 16, 1935 after a period of illness.