Clarina Irene Howard Nichols
1810-1885
Clarina Irene Howard was born in Vermont. She was a journalist and a
tough
fighter for women's rights.
In 1830, she married Justin Carpenter. The marriage ended in
divorce. In 1843, she married George W. Nichols.
In 1851, Clarina Howard Nichols delivered her
The Responsibilities of Woman speech at the Second National
Woman's Rights Convention in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Another speaker at this convention was
Ernestine Rose.
And here is Ernestine Rose's speech
The Tender Ivy
Plant.
In 1867, Clarina Howard Nichols joined forces with hurricane
Susan B. Anthony.
And here is the link to
Anna Howard Shaw, another
strong woman.
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