Mary Emma Woolley
/Overview
Mary Emma Woolley born South Norwalk, CT July 13, 1873 (d. 1947). First American woman diplomat at major international conference, Geneva Disarmament 1932; President of Mt. Holyoke 1900-1932; Vice President American Peace Society 1907-1913; prophesied atom bomb.
Quotations
"[Major world powers agreed] to develop a good understanding and mutual respect among peoples by all methods of education available, particularly through the work of educational institutions. . . The study of the principles and application of pacific settlement of international disputes and of the renunciation of war as an instrument of national policy." (1932 resolution, Geneva; photo Wikipedia)