Harriet Marble facts for kids

Harriet Beecher Stowe Marble (born May 2, 1885 – died January 12, 1966) was an amazing African-American woman. She was one of the very first women pharmacists, and the first in Kentucky! She earned her degree from Meharry Medical College in 1906. Harriet worked in drugstores in different states. Later, she opened her own drugstore in Lexington, Kentucky. She even became the Vice President of the National Medical Association.

Harriet Marble's Early Life and School

Harriet Marble was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Her birthday was May 2, 1885. Her parents were Solomon and Lear Ann Marble. She also had a sister named Lillie.

Harriet finished Yazoo City High School in 1903. Then, she went to Meharry Medical College in Nashville. In 1906, she earned her bachelor's degree in pharmacy. This meant she was ready to become a pharmacist! She took exams to work in different states. In Mississippi in 1908, she got the highest score among 77 people.

Her Career as a Pharmacist

From 1907 to 1909, Harriet worked at a drugstore in Oklahoma City. Then, she worked in Laurel, Mississippi until 1911. After that, she spent two years as a hospital pharmacist. This was at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial College in Alabama.

In 1915, Harriet opened her own drugstore in Yazoo City. Later, in 1921, she moved to Lexington, Kentucky. Other family members moved with her. She stayed in Lexington for the rest of her life. People said she became "one of the most successful business women in Kentucky."

Harriet bought a building at 118 North Broadway. She changed it into a place with doctor's offices, a pharmacy, and her home. She also helped a company that brought famous musicians to Lexington. These included Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington.

In 1913, she became an officer for the National Medical Association (NMA). This group helps Black doctors and pharmacists. In 1919, she was chosen as the Vice President of the NMA.

Harriet's Personal Life

Harriet Marble was a Catholic. She also supported the Progressive Party in politics. She passed away in Kentucky on January 12, 1966. She was 80 years old.

In her will, she planned to give money for scholarships. These scholarships would help students at the University of Kentucky.

Years later, in 2009, something cool was found. An electrician was working at her old building. In the attic, he found some of Harriet's things. These included letters with Madame C.J. Walker. Madame C.J. Walker was the first African-American woman to become a millionaire!

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