Dorothy Day

Dorothy Day (1897–1980) was an American journalist, writer and social activist.

Overview

Born at New York City in 1897, died at New York City in 1980.

In detail

Dorothy Day studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Lincoln Park High School. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with anarchism.

Residence is recorded at Oakland and Lower East Side. Employment is recorded with The Liberator, The Masses and New York Call. Membership is recorded of Industrial Workers of the World, Silent Sentinels and National Woman's Party.

Works named in the authority record are The Long Loneliness, Loaves and Fishes: The Inspiring Story of the Catholic Worker Movement, Catholic Worker and Catholic Worker Movement.

Distinctions recorded are Gandhi Peace Award, Pacem in Terris Award, National Women's Hall of Fame and Laetare Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Dorothy Day”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q150281: Dorothy Day

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