Correspondence of M[atilda] M[ary] Hays

Scope and Content

Accompanying the letter in this series is a leaflet promoting The English Woman's Journal and its intent on highlighting the social and economic issues facing women. It asks those that are interested in the journal to "make it known among their different circles of friends and acquaintances."

Administrative / Biographical History

Matilda Mary Hays (1820-1897) was a writer and journal editor, who used her writings to advocate for women's rights and the improvement of their educational and occupational opportunities.