Ruth Fry

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Overview

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Ruth Fry born Highgate, London, England September 4, 1878 (d. 1962). Quaker writer on peace and nonviolence; relief organizer after World War I, Russian famine 1921; Secretary National Council for the Prevention of War 1926-27; Treasurer London War Resisters’ International 1936-7.

Quotations

"Women must learn to think internationally." ("Women's Responsibilities." 1923; photo Swarthmore College Peace Collection)