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Mary Boyle O'Reilly
Mary Boyle O'Reilly (May 18, 1873 – October 21, 1939) was an American social reformer, clubwoman, and journalist during World War I. She was of Irish descent. Early life and education Mary ("Molly") Boyle O'Reilly was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the daughter of Irish-born writer John Boyle O'Reilly and Mary Murphy O'Reilly (1850-1897), a journalist for the Young Crusader who wrote under the name of Agnes Smiley. She attended school at the Sacred Heart convent in Providence, Rhode Island and the Gilman School for Girls.Heather Mumford"O'Reilly, Mary Boyle, 1873-1939" Boston Public Library Archival and Manuscript Finding Aid Database. Career Reform work and writings In 1901, O'Reilly helped to found the Guild of St. Elizabeth, a settlement house in South Boston. She was active in the Women's Educational and Industrial Union, the Boston Public Library, the Tuberculosis Society, and the Massachusetts Conference of Charities. O'Reilly was appointed to the State Prison Commiss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Boyle O'Reilly (Official Reg
Mary Boyle O'Reilly (May 18, 1873 – October 21, 1939) was an American social reformer, clubwoman, and journalist during World War I. She was of Irish descent. Early life and education Mary ("Molly") Boyle O'Reilly was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the daughter of Irish-born writer John Boyle O'Reilly and Mary Murphy O'Reilly (1850-1897), a journalist for the Young Crusader who wrote under the name of Agnes Smiley. She attended school at the Sacred Heart convent in Providence, Rhode Island and the Gilman School for Girls.Heather Mumford"O'Reilly, Mary Boyle, 1873-1939" Boston Public Library Archival and Manuscript Finding Aid Database. Career Reform work and writings In 1901, O'Reilly helped to found the Guild of St. Elizabeth, a settlement house in South Boston. She was active in the Women's Educational and Industrial Union, the Boston Public Library, the Tuberculosis Society, and the Massachusetts Conference of Charities. O'Reilly was appointed to the State Prison Commiss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |