Elizabeth Fox Howard

Overview

Elizabeth Fox Howard born Walthamstow, London, England March 6, 1873 (d. 1957). Quaker relief worker, author, poet, and impressionist artist. Visited imprisoned conscientious objectors and aided enemy internees during World War I. Led postwar reconciliation efforts with Germany. Served as hostess to Gandhi, London, 1931. Ran “Rest Home” refuge for concentration camp recovery, Bad Pyrmont, 1933-39. Arrested by Nazis, but released, 1935. Aided with German relief after World War II.

Quotations

“Alongside the purely relief work we were always trying to carry a quiet and unostentatious message of friendship and reconciliation.” (“Quiet Helpers: Quaker Service in Postwar Germany”)