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Description: Short biography and annotated bibliography of this 19th century prison reformer.
Elizabeth Fry, born at Norwich on May 21, 1780, was the daughter of wealthy banker and merchant, John Gurney. In August, 1800, she became the wife of Joseph Fry, a London merchant. As early as 1813, Elizabeth began to make several visits to Newgate prison but the great public work of her life dates effectively from the formation of the association for the improvement of the female prisoners in Newgate in April 1817. Its aims included the separation of the sexes, classification of criminals, female supervision for women and adequate provisions for religious and secular instruction. The accomplishments of this association led to the extension of similar methods in other prisons. She visited prisons in Scotland and northern England. Through a visit to Ireland, which she made in 1827, she directed her attention to other detention houses besides prisons. Her visits led to the improvement of the hospital systems and treatment of the insane.
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| Page title: | Elizabeth Fry |
| Keywords: | history, women's history, Elizabeth Fry, Prison Reform, Kathleen Bradigan, Pavlac |
| Description: | Annotated Bibliography of Elizabeth Fry, Reformer |
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