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Adrian John Ebell
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Adrian John Ebell (born September 20, 1840 – died April 10, 1877) was a talented person who worked as a doctor and photographer. He was also a strong supporter of women's education in the United States.
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Early Life and Education
Adrian John Ebell was born in 1840 in Jaffnapatam, Ceylon. This place is now called Jaffna in Sri Lanka. His parents, Henry T. and Mary (Palm) Ebell, had English and Dutch family backgrounds.
When Adrian was about ten years old, he and his older sister were sent to the United States. They went there to get a good education. After finishing preparatory school, he started studying at Yale University in 1858.
Career and Contributions
Adrian Ebell began his career by teaching music. He taught in cities like New Haven, Connecticut, and Chicago. Later, he moved to Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he became known for his excellent photographs.
Involvement in the Dakota War
Adrian Ebell served for a short time as a 1st Lieutenant during the Dakota War of 1862 in Minnesota. This was a conflict that took place in the region.
In June 1863, he wrote an article for Harper's Magazine. The article was titled "The Indian Massacres and War of 1862". It included a famous photograph showing "People escaping from the Indian massacre of 1862 in Minnesota, at dinner on a prairie."
Further Studies and Educational Work
After his time in Minnesota, Adrian Ebell went back to Yale University. He graduated from the Scientific School in 1866 with a PhD.
He then decided to study medicine. He attended the Albany Medical College and earned his M.D. degree in 1869. While studying, he also started giving lectures. He spoke to schools and public groups called lyceums about natural science topics.
In 1871, Adrian Ebell started something very special in New York City. He became the director of the International Academy of Natural Science. This academy offered a unique program. It allowed groups of young ladies to travel and study in Europe each year. This showed his strong belief in education for women.
Personal Life and Legacy
Adrian Ebell got married in September 1874. His wife was Oriana L. Steele, the daughter of Dr. A.J. Steele from New York.
In March 1877, Adrian Ebell began another study tour to Europe. He was on a steamship called Frisia from New York. Sadly, he passed away during the journey near Hamburg at the age of 37.
Before he died, he visited California in 1876. While there, he started a study group in Oakland. After his death, this group decided to honor him by taking the name "Ebell". This was part of the women's club movement. Other women's clubs later used the same name, such as Ebell of Los Angeles and Ebell Club of Santa Paula.
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