Alice Peirson Gannett | |
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Born | September 13, 1875 |
Died | May 13, 1962 |
Nationality | American |
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Known for | Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center |
Alice P. Gannett (September 13, 1875 – May 13, 1962) was an American settlement house worker and social reformer. [1] The Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center in Cleveland, Ohio, is named in her honor.
Alice Peirson Gannett was born September 13, 1875. [2] She was the daughter of Henry Gannett, chief geographer for the United States Geological Survey and a founding member and president of the National Geographic Society, and Mary (Chase) Gannett. [3]
Her early education was at the Washington High School, Washington, D.C., and by private study. [4] She received an A.B. degree, emphasis English and German, at Bryn Mawr College, 1898. [3]
After graduation, Gannett taught English at Washington High School, 1898-1901, and worked as a teacher and tutor, New York City, 1901-05. [5] [4]
Gannett was the assistant headworker, at Welcome Hall, Buffalo, New York 1906-07, [3] assistant to Mr. Howard. In 1907, she took up residence at Normal College Alumnae House, West 72d street, New York, as headworker. [5] She served as headworker, Lenox Hill House, New York City, 1907-12; Associate headworker, Henry Street Settlement, New York City, 1912; [3] and Head Worker, Goodrich Social Settlement, Cleveland, Ohio, 1917–47. [4] [6] [7] She was also identified with summer work in St. George's parish and at Richmond Hill House. [5] She was a member of the Speakers' Committee, College Settlements Association, 1904-05. [4] In 1922, Gannett attended the International Settlements' Conference in London. [8]
Gannett served as president of the, Ohio Consumers’ League, the National Federation of Settlements, [6] and the Cleveland Settlement Union. [9] She also served as secretary, Working Boys' Home, Washington, D.C. 1905-06, treasurer, Neighbourhood Workers' Association, New York City, 1908-15; and Special Agent, Children's Bureau, 1915–17. [4]
As well as being an active member in the International League for Human Rights, [6] Gannett was a member of the Women's Trade Union League, American Association for Labor Legislation, Intercollegiate Socialist Society, and the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City. She favored woman suffrage; she chaired the 18th Assembly District, 1908-09. Gannett was a Socialist. [3]
Alice Peirson Gannett died May 13, 1962. [2] The Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center is named in her honor and that of Rev. Dr. William Henry Goodrich. [10]