Mary Schenck Woolman

Mary Schenck Woolman
Mary Schenck Woolman was an influential American educator and author, known for her contributions to vocational education for women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a pioneer in domestic science and manual training, advocating for practical skills to be integrated into women's education. Woolman authored several important works, including "The Making of a Trade School" (1910), which detailed the establishment and management of trade schools. Her efforts helped shape vocational education and women's empowerment through skill development.

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ORGANIZATION AND WORK History The Manhattan Trade School for Girls began its work in November, 1902. The building selected for the school was a large private house at 233 West 14th Street, which was equipped like a factory and could comfortably accommodate 100 pupils. Training was offered in a variety of satisfactory trades which required the expert use of the needle, the paste brush, and the foot and... more...