15: Mary Ware Dennett and Typhoid Mary
Lynn tells us about Mary Coffin Ware Dennett. An American women's rights activist, pacifist, homeopathic advocate, and pioneer in the areas of birth control, education, and women's suffrage.Rose tells us about Typhoid Mary who spread Typhoid all over New York as a cook. She was given a chance to find a new career, but she didn't follow the rules and was forced to spend her life in isolation. Thank you to our sources!The Frightening Legacy of Typhoid MaryTyphoid Mary: the super-spreader before the term even existed | Infectious diseases | The GuardianTyphoid Mary, Who Spread Typhoid in Early 1900sTyphoid Mary | Biography, Disease, & Facts | Britannica10 Things You May Not Know About 'Typhoid Mary' - HISTORYThe trunk where Mary's papers were foundMary WorkingPamphlet Mary Ware Dennett PhotoMary Ware Dennett PhotoThe Education Pamphlet That Sparked a Landmark Censorship CaseMary Coffin Ware Dennett (1872-1947)