Emily Murphy (1868-1933), instigator of the "Persons" Case, writer ... - The Famous Five - Library and Archives Canada
Emily G. Murphy Famous Five
Emily Murphy (1868-1933), instigator of the "Persons" Case, writer and first woman magistrate in the British Empire.

She pioneered married women's rights, was national president of the Canadian Women's Press Club, 1913-1920, vice-president of the National Council of Women and first president of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada.

Photo: Courtesy of the Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta, NA-273-3

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