Rebecca Hourwich Reyher facts for kids
Rebecca Hourwich Reyher (1897–1987) was a remarkable American woman. She was an author, a speaker, and a strong supporter of women's rights. Rebecca worked hard for women to get the right to vote. People who fought for this right were called suffragists. She led offices for the National Woman's Party in New York and Boston.
Her Early Life
Rebecca Reyher was born in 1897. Her family came from Russia and had a Jewish background. Her father, Isaac A. Hourwich, was a lawyer. He had been sent away to Siberia for his political actions. He later escaped and moved to the United States.
Isaac became a professor at Columbia University. He wrote many books about people moving to new countries. Rebecca's mother, Lisa Jaffe Hourwich, was also a teacher. Rebecca said her mother's career made her want to support women's jobs.
In 1917, Rebecca married Ferdinand Reyher. They had a daughter named Faith in 1919. They later divorced in 1934.
Her Work and Travels
Rebecca Reyher traveled to Africa six times. Her first trip was in 1924. These trips inspired two of her books. They were called Zulu Woman (1948) and The Fon and His Hundred Wives. She also wrote many articles about Africa.
Rebecca was a popular speaker. She gave talks about women and Africa. She spoke at places like the New School for Social Research and New York University.
In 1937, she joined a special group called the "Flying Caravan". This group traveled by air to South America. They wanted to encourage countries to agree to peace treaties. These treaties were made at a meeting in Buenos Aires in 1936. The group also asked governments to reject war.
