Emily Montague Mulkin Bishop facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Emily Montague Mulkin Bishop
"A Woman of the Century"
Born	Emily Montague Mulkin November 3, 1858 Forestville, Chautauqua County, New York, US
Died	November 22, 1916 (aged 58) New York City
Occupation	lecturer; instructor; editor, author
Language	English
Alma mater	Forestville High School
Subject	Delsarte educational movement
Spouse	Coleman E. Bishop

Emily Montague Mulkin Bishop (born November 3, 1858 – died November 22, 1916) was an American teacher and speaker. She taught about a special method called "Delsarte," which focused on expression, movement, and physical health. Emily Bishop was known as a leading writer and editor on this topic in the United States. She was also a pioneer who supported women's right to vote.

Early Life and Education

Emily Montague Mulkin was born in Forestville, New York, on November 3, 1858. Her parents were Asa L. Mulkins and Ann E. (De Witt) Mulkins. She grew up and went to school in her hometown. Emily finished her education at Forestville High School.

Career as a Teacher and Lecturer

After finishing school, Emily taught for four years. She even served as an assistant principal in Silver Creek, New York. Later, she spent several years studying the Delsarte method in different cities. This method helped people learn how to express themselves better through movement and posture.

After she got married, Emily moved to the Black Hills area of South Dakota. There, she made history by becoming the first woman elected as a public school superintendent in the Dakota Territory. This was a big achievement for women at the time.

Teaching Delsarte at Chautauqua

In 1885, Emily Bishop was asked to start a Delsarte program. This program was part of the Chautauqua School of Physical Education in Chautauqua, New York. She led this department for four seasons, and it became very popular. By 1891, it was the largest single program at the Chautauqua Assembly.

Her work at Chautauqua led to many public lectures and teaching opportunities. She gave talks on literature and physical culture. She also performed public readings in major cities across the U.S. and Canada. Emily Bishop became nationally famous for her unique political readings. These were called "Dramatic Scenes from the United States Senate."

Published Works

Emily Bishop wrote many articles for different magazines. She also published several books. One of her well-known books was Americanized Delsarte Culture. This book helped spread her ideas about expression and movement.

Americanized Delsarte Culture (1892)

Personal Life and Legacy

In 1884, Emily married Coleman E. Bishop. He was an editor for a magazine called Judge in New York. Besides living in the Dakota Territory, Emily Bishop also lived in New York City and Washington, D.C..

Just before she became ill, Emily Bishop joined the Women's Democratic League. She spoke at meetings to support President Wilson. Emily Bishop passed away on November 22, 1916, at New York Hospital. She was 58 years old.

Selected Books by Emily Bishop

• Americanized Delsarte Culture, 1892
• Self-expression and Health: Americanized Delsarte Culture, 1895
• Seventy years young, or The unhabitual way, 1908
• Interpretive Forms of Literature, 1903
• Daily Ways to Health, 1910
• The Road to "seventy Years Young": Or, The Unhabitual Way, 1916

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  Self-expression and Health; Americanized Delsarte Culture (1895)