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Frances Perkins

Frances Perkins (1882–1965) was an American politician, sociologist and factory inspector.

Also recorded as Frances Coralie Perkins; Frances Perkins Wilson; Fannie Coralie Perkins.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Fannie Coralie Perkins.

Born at Boston in 1882, died at New York City in 1965.

In detail

Frances Perkins studied at Columbia University, The Wharton School and Mount Holyoke College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is sociology, politics and labor movement.

Residence is recorded at Frances Perkins House. Employment is recorded with Cornell University. Positions recorded include United States Secretary of Labor.

Distinctions recorded are National Women's Hall of Fame, Labor Hall of Honor, honorary doctor of Brandeis University and Elizabeth Blackwell Award.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Frances Perkins”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q254478: Frances Perkins

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