Award
National Women's Hall of Fame
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Harriet Williams Russell Strong
1844-07-23 – 1926-09-06
Life & Legacy
Harriet Russell Strong (née Harriet Williams Russell; July 23, 1844 – September 6, 1926) was an American social activist, inventor, businesswoman, conservationist, and leading figure of the early woman's movement. She has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Her pioneering innovations in water storage and flood control enabled the construction of the Hoover Dam and the All-American Canal.
Occupation & Career
farmer, businessperson, inventor, women's rights activist, activist
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Women's Hall of Fame; National Inventors Hall of Fame
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
National Inventors Hall of Fame · National Women's Hall of Fame
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q51775 · wikidata
Family Father
Henry Pierrepont Russell
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q51775 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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