Description: (Schoolteacher)
Abigail Hopper Gibbons was a dedicated American abolitionist, schoolteacher, and social welfare activist. She played a crucial role in the founding and leadership of various national societies for social reform during and after the American Civil War. Through her work in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City, she focused on civil rights and education for Black Americans, prison reform for women, medical care for Union officers, aid to veterans, and welfare initiatives. Gibbons' commitment to social justice and abolitionism led to her active involvement in various impactful causes.