Mary Elizabeth Anderson (February 19, 1866 – June 27, 1953) was an American real estate developer, rancher, viticulturist, and inventor of the windshield wiper blade.
Tag: Women
Women In History: Jackie Mitchell
Virne Beatrice “Jackie” Mitchell Gilbert (August 29, 1913 – January 7, 1987) was one of the first female pitchers in professional baseball history. Jackie was
Women In History: Anna Johnson Gates
Anna Johnson Gates (January 25, 1889 – January 12, 1939) was a suffragist and progressive era politician who was the first woman elected to the
Women In History: Kate Shelley
Catherine Carroll “Kate” Shelley (December 12, 1863 – January 21, 1912) was a midwestern United States railroad heroine and the first woman in the United
Women In History: Maria Beasley
Maria E. Beasley filed at least 15 patents, including a barrel-hooping machine and improvements to the design of life rafts.
Women In History: Marion Donovan
Marion O’Brien Donovan (October 15, 1917 – November 4, 1998) was an American inventor and entrepreneur. Marion was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana where her
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