Florence Kelley
Florence Kelley | |
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| Born | Florence Molthrop Kelley September 12, 1859 |
| Died | February 17, 1932 (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Alma mater | Cornell University Northwestern University School of Law |
| Occupation | American social reformer |
| Spouse | Lazare Wischnewetzky (married 1884–1891) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | William D. Kelley and Caroline Bartram Bonsall |
Florence Molthrop Kelley (September 12, 1859 – February 17, 1932) was an American social and political reformer who coined the term wage abolitionism. Her work against sweatshops and for the minimum wage, eight-hour workdays, and children's rights is widely regarded today.
From its founding in 1899, Kelley served as the first general secretary of the National Consumers League. In 1909, Kelley helped to create the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).