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Who am I?. Elizabeth Blackwell. By Kanda Green. Childhood-. Born in 1821 She was very shy and worried a lot Moved to America from England when she was 11. Family-. She had 8 brothers and sisters. Education-. Her family started a school in their home
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Elizabeth Blackwell By Kanda Green
Childhood- • Born in 1821 • She was very shy and worried a lot • Moved to America from England when she was 11.
Family- • She had 8 brothers and sisters
Education- • Her family started a school in their home • Tried to get into 29 different medical schools and they all said no • Finally Geneva College in NY said yes • January 23, 1849, she graduated first in her class
Enjoyed doing- • She liked to take walks, read, and learn
What do we remember this person for- • First women doctor • Started the National Health Society • Taught classes about being healthy and keeping clean • Wrote books • Opened a free clinic for poor mothers and children • Opened the 1st school for nursing in America
Information from • Elizabeth Blackwell by Carol Greene • http://womenhistory.about.com/od/blackwellelizabeth/a/eliz_blackwell.htm