Sallie Topkis Ginns facts for kids
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Sallie Topkis Ginns
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Sallie Topkis
May 9, 1880 |
| Died | September 24, 1976 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Suffragist, Activist |
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James N. Ginns
(m. 1899; died in 1959) |
Sallie Topkis Ginns (born May 9, 1880, died September 24, 1976) was an important activist. She worked to get women the right to vote. This movement was called women's suffrage.
She was also the treasurer for the National Woman's Party for eight years. Her name is in the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women.
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Early Life and Family
Sallie Topkis Ginns was born on May 9, 1880. Her birthplace was Odessa, Russia. Her family was Jewish. They moved to the United States in 1882 when Sallie was very young.
Working for Change
Sallie Ginns was a social activist. This means she worked to make society better. She helped women gain the right to vote. This right is called suffrage.
She worked with other famous activists. These included Florence Bayard Hilles and Mabel Vernon. They held protests at the United States Capitol building. Sallie also served as the treasurer for the National Woman's Party. This group worked hard for women's voting rights.
After women won the right to vote, Sallie Ginns stayed active. She became a member of the Republican Party.
Helping Her Community
Sallie Ginns also helped her local community. She started the Wilmington chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). She was its first president. This group helps people in many ways.
Through the NCJW, Sallie helped immigrants. She worked to provide them with education. She also helped them learn about American culture. This was called an "Americanization program."
Sallie Ginns also helped create Temple Beth Emeth in Wilmington. This was an important place for the Jewish community. She was also a member of the Delaware Red Cross. She received a special award from them called the Clara Barton Award.
Personal Life
In 1899, Sallie Topkis married James N. Ginns. He worked as a fruit peddler.
Sallie Ginns passed away on September 24, 1976. She died in Wilmington, Delaware. The Jewish Federation of Delaware said she was "the most important Jewish woman In Delaware history."
Her Lasting Impact
Sallie Ginns' important papers are kept safe. They are at the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware. This helps people learn about her life. In 1983, she was added to the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. This honor recognized her many contributions.
