M. Carey Thomas
American suffragist
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Q: Who was M. Carey Thomas?
A: Martha Carey Thomas (January 2, 1857 – December 2, 1935) was an American educator, suffragist, linguist, and second President of Bryn Mawr College.
Q: Where did M. Carey Thomas study?
A: Thomas attended a number of schools, including Dr. Holbrook's School in New Haven for twenty days in 1873, and Willard School in Berlin, Connecticut, where she studied from April to September 1873.
Q: What was M. Carey Thomas' involvement in the women's suffrage movement?
A: Thomas was a leading feminist and suffragist. In 1916, she was chosen president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA), succeeding Anna Howard Shaw.
Q: What was M. Carey Thomas' role at Bryn Mawr College?
A: In 1894, Thomas became the second President of Bryn Mawr College, a position she held for 26 years. Under her leadership, Bryn Mawr College grew in size and reputation and became one of the leading women’s colleges in the United States.
Q: What was M. Carey Thomas' legacy?
A: Thomas's legacy is varied and complex. While she made significant contributions to women's education and the women's suffrage movement, her views on race and eugenics are controversial. Despite this, she played a major role in expanding educational opportunities for women and promoting equality.