“The results of philanthropy are always beyond calculation.”
Quote by Mary Ritter Beard
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Mary Ritter Beard
Mary Ritter Beard was an American historian known for her research on women's history. Her book 'The American Woman: Her Past and Present' had a profound impact on gender studies. more
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