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Also Known As Florence Molthrop Kelley
Born September 12, 1859 • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania
Died February 17, 1932 (aged 72) • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania
Founder National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Notable Works “Some Ethical Gains Through Legislation”

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