Alice Ames Winter facts for kids
Alice Ames Winter (born November 25, 1865 – died April 5, 1944) was an American writer, author, and a leader in women's clubs. She was the president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC). This was a very important group for women across the country.
Early Life and School
Alice Vivian Ames was born in Albany, New York, on November 25, 1865. Her father was Rev. Charles Gordon Ames. Her mother was Fanny Baker Ames. Fanny was known for helping others and for supporting women's rights.
Alice had a sister named Edith Theodora Ames. She also had a brother, Theodore, who sadly died when he was a baby. Her half-brother was Charles Wilberforce Ames. Alice's family history was quite old. Her ancestors, Francis and John Cooke, and Richard Warren, came to America in 1620 on the Mayflower ship.
Alice went to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She later studied at Wellesley College. She earned her first degree (B.A.) in 1886. Then, she earned a master's degree (M.A.) in 1889.
Her Work and Clubs
From 1890 to 1892, Alice Winter worked as a teacher. In the 1890s, she became the president of the Minneapolis Kindergarten Association. She also helped start the Minneapolis Woman's Club. She was its first president from 1907 to 1915.
During World War I, Alice played a big role. She led the Council of National Defense Minnesota Woman's Committee. She also led the Minnesota Commission of Public Safety Women's Auxiliary. She worked to help children through the Minnesota Child Labor Commission. She also helped the Minneapolis chapter of the American Red Cross. Alice used her connections from these groups to support women's right to vote.
After the war, she continued her important work. She was the vice-president of the GFWC from 1918 to 1920. Then, she became its president from 1920 to 1924. In 1920, she helped create the Women's Joint Congressional Committee. In 1928, she worked as a director for the Home Women's Bureau. She also worked for the Republican National Committee. Alice Winter was a member of many other clubs. These included Clio, the Minnesota Playground Association, and the League of American Pen Women.
Alice Winter also wrote several books. Some of her works include Prize to the Hardy (1905) and Jewell Weed (1907). She also wrote Charles Ames, a Biography (1913).
Family Life
On June 25, 1892, Alice married Thomas Gerald Winter. He was from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They had two children together. Their son was named Charles Gilbert. Their daughter was named Edith Winter Ames. Alice Winter was a Unitarian in her religious beliefs.
She passed away on April 5, 1944. Her important papers and writings are kept at the Hoover Institution.
Books She Wrote
- The Prize to the Hardy ... With drawings by R.M. Crosby. [A novel.]., 1905
- Jewel Weed ... With illustrations by Harrison Fisher., 1906
- Charles Ames, a Biography, 1913
- Women's Clubs To-day, 1921
- The business of being a club woman, 1925
- The Heritage of Women., 1928
- Better pictures in your home town : suggestions to local better films committees, 1932
