Dix, Dorothea Lynde, 1802-1887

  • Dorothea Dix (Episode 4 of 6)

    The fourth in a series of six episodes on important women in American history presented by historian Gerda Lerner. “Dorothea Dix (1802-1887) played an instrumental role in the founding or expansion of more than 30 hospitals for the treatment of the mentally ill. She was a leading figure in those national and international movements that…

  • Forgotten women in American history (Series record)

    Series record for six talks on important women in American history. r.1. Frances Wright D’Arusmont (28 min.) — r.2. The Prudence Crandall Case of 1833 (Missing) — r.3. Angelina and Sarah Grimke (30 min.) — r.4. Dorothea Dix (37 min.) — r.5. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony (28 min.) — r.6. Frances Willard’s…