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Dorothea Dix: A Social Researcher And Reformer, Ciorstan J. Smark
Dorothea Dix: A Social Researcher And Reformer, Ciorstan J. Smark
Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)
Abstract Dorothea Lynde Dix (1802 – 1887) was a passionate and pioneering nineteenth century mental health reformer. Bound by the conventions and proprieties of her time, she was nevertheless a ground breaking advocate of people with mental illness. Her methods of research, lobbying and advocacy were both innovative and effective. This paper traces Dorothea Lynde Dix’s researches in Massachusetts from 1841 until 1848. Her methods of research and lobbying are illustrated in the context of social and legal conventions that did not allow women to directly address the state legislatures of the time. The detractors of “Dragon Dix” are examined. …
The Lobbyist No. 23 (October 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 23 (October 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
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Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1993 - April) No. 3, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1993 - April) No. 3, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
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Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1990 - May) No. 3, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1990 - May) No. 3, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
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Women's Center Newsletter (Fall 1988), University Of Maine Women's Center Staff
Women's Center Newsletter (Fall 1988), University Of Maine Women's Center Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
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Women's Center Newsletter (March 1988), University Of Maine Women's Center Staff
Women's Center Newsletter (March 1988), University Of Maine Women's Center Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.