PROACTIVE COMPASSION

Laura Smith Haviland (December 20, 1808 – April 20, 1898)

Engraving of Laura Smith Haviland, American abolitionist, author unknown, Uploaded to Wikimedia Commons by User:HIstorybuff2283.¹

An American abolitionist, daughter of immigrants, who confronted injustice with compassionate action.

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For more on her life visit: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Smith_Haviland.

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