Wright, Frances, 1795-1852

  • The causes of Francis Wright (Episode 1 of 6)

    The first in a series of six episodes on important women in American history presented by historian Gerda Lerner. Francis Wright D’Arusmont (September 6, 1795 – December 13, 1852), widely known as Fanny Wright, was an intellectual pioneer, abolitionist, lecturer, the first women traveler to write an account in the U.S., and the first women…

  • 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…