Katharine Susan Anthony (1877 - 1965)

Born 27 Nov 1877 in Roseville, Logan Co., Arkansas

Ancestors

Died 20 Nov 1965 at age 87 in New York City, New York

Biography

Kate Anthony is Notable.

Katharine Susan Anthony is a notable figure due to her multifaceted contributions to both academia and literature. Born in 1877, she pursued education at the Peabody College for Teachers and the University of Chicago, eventually earning a Ph.B. degree. Her early career as a school teacher in Arkansas laid the foundation for a remarkable literary journey. Anthony delved into social issues with her impactful works like "Mothers Who Must Earn" and "Feminism in Germany and Scandinavia." Transitioning to biographies, she penned successful accounts of prominent women, such as Catherine the Great and Queen Elizabeth I. Her versatility extended to working as a waiter and later owning a business in New York City. Her dedication further enriches Katharine Anthony's legacy to raising and supporting adopted children with her partner, Elizabeth Irwin, showcasing a commitment to social progress and a lasting impact on literature and education.^[1][2]

Katharine Susan Anthony came into the world on November 27, 1877, in the serene town of Roseville, Logan County, Arkansas. Her parents, Ernest Augustus Anthony and Susan Jane Cathey, welcomed her into a world that would later shape her remarkable journey.^[3]

During the early years of her life, Katharine lived in Roseville, Logan County, Arkansas.^[4] However, the Anthony family soon embarked on a move to Fort Smith, Arkansas, where Katharine would commence her educational journey within the public school system.^[5]

In pursuit of academic excellence, Katharine enrolled at the Peabody College for Teachers, now known as Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee.^[3] The year 1900 marked her presence in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, where she not only resided, but also dedicated herself to the noble profession of teaching.^[5]

A significant chapter unfolded in Katharine's life during the school year 1901/1902, as she ventured overseas to Germany, studying at the universities in Freiberg and Heidelberg. This experience ignited her interest in the European women's movement. Upon returning, she joined a group of women pursuing graduate work at the University of Chicago.^[3]

In 1905, Katharine's academic journey culminated with the attainment of a Ph.B. (bachelor of philosophy) degree from the University of Chicago in Illinois.^[3][6] By 1910, she found herself back in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, where her teaching career in the public school system continued.^[7]

The turn of the decade saw Katharine Anthony stepping into literature with her first book, "Mothers Who Must Earn" (1914), addressing the plight of women and children subjected to labor exploitation. This was followed by "Feminism in Germany and Scandinavia" (1915).^[8][9]

By 1920, Katharine had shifted her base to West 11th Street in Manhattan, New York County, New York, transitioning into a writer.^[10] Her focus shifted towards biographies, with Margaret Fuller, Catherine the Great, Queen Elizabeth I, Marie Antoinette, Louisa May Alcott, Mary Lamb, Dolly Madison, and Susan B. Anthony (no relation) featuring in her works.^[8][11]

As the 1940s unfolded, Katharine Anthony lived on Bank Street in New York City, working as a writer.^[12] By 1950, she had transitioned to owning her own business, showcasing her versatility.^[13] However, on November 20, 1965, Katharine Susan Anthony bid farewell to the world in New York City, New York County.^[14] Her final resting place is at Morningside Cemetery in Gaylordsville, Litchfield County, Connecticut.^[15]

Remarkably, Katharine Anthony's life journey bore witness to numerous accomplishments, but she never walked the path of matrimony. Instead, she embraced the role of raising and supporting several adopted children (Elizabeth H. Westwood and Katherine Irwin) alongside her partner, Elisabeth Antoinette Irwin.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors. Katharine Anthony. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. April 18, 2023, 18:18 UTC. Available at: "Katharine Susan Anthony." Accessed January 24, 2024.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Morgan, Frances, Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, Encyclopedia of Arkansas, last updated on 16 Jun 2023. "Katharine Susan Anthony (1877–1965)." Accessed 24 Jan 2024.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} Singer, Sandra L.. Adventures Abroad: North American Women at German-Speaking Universities, 1868-1915. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Academic, 2003. "Adventures Abroad - North American Women at German-Speaking Uiversities, 1868-1915." Accessed 23 Jan 2024.
4. ↑ 1880 United States Federal Census: Year: 1880; Census Place: Roseville, Logan, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 231A; Enumeration District: 097 Ancestry Record 6742 #4833298
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Smith Ward 3, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: 77; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0129 Ancestry Record 7602 #14880246
6. ↑ Alumni Directory, the University of Chicago, 1861-1910. United States: University of Chicago Press, 1910. "Alumni Directory, The University of Chicago, 1861-1910." Accessed 23 Jan 2024.
7. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Smith Ward 6, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: T624_65; Page: 13a; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1374078 Ancestry Record 7884 #191245969
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Arkansas: A Guide to the State. N.p.: Best Books on, 1941. "Arkansas - A Guide to the State." Accessed 23 Jan 2024.
9. ↑ Feminist Movements Are Different Abroad, The New York Times, New York, New York, 10 Oct 1915, Sun. - Page 55. Newspapers Clip: 139439159, Accessed 23 Jan 2024.
10. ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 10, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1203; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 727 Ancestry Record 6061 #41853839
11. ↑ Great Rochesterian, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 23 Aug 1955, Tue. Page 15. Newspapers Clip: 139439634, Accessed 23 Jan 2024.
12. ↑ 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, New York, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02644; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 31-878A Ancestry Record 2442 #13698684
13. ↑ 1950 United States Federal Census: National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: New York, New York, New York; Roll: 4145; Page: 83; Enumeration District: 31-93 Ancestry Record 62308 #284728981
14. ↑ U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File Ancestry Record 3693 #1467694
15. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157178086/katharine-susan-anthony: accessed 24 January 2024), memorial page for Katharine Susan -Katy- Anthony (27 Nov 1877–20 Nov 1965), Find A Grave: Memorial #157178086, citing Morningside Cemetery, Gaylordsville, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by S Zeller (contributor 48021799).

See Also

• Wikidata: Item Q6376152
• Online Books by Katharine Susan Anthony

Acknowledgments

• Profile Anthony-985 was created through the import of wm_martin_berry_desc.ged on Dec 6, 2013 by Jim Berry.