Myrtilla Miner

Overview

Myrtilla Miner born Brookfield, NY March 4, 1815 (d. 1864). Pioneer of nonviolent resistance; abolitionist; educator. Founded first normal school for African-Americans in Washington DC in the face of threats to burn it down, 1851. (1850s photo wikicommons)

Quotations

“I think God designs to employ the feminine principle more in this age for the redemption of the world.” (Memoir, p.44; photo Wikipedia)