Mary Simons Gibson | |
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| Born | Mary K. Simons April 10, 1855 San José, California |
| Died | September 11, 1930 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California |
Mary Simons Gibson (1855-1930) was an American social reformer.
Biography
[edit]Gibson née Simons was born on April 10, 1855 in San José, California.[1] She taught school in San José before relocating to Los Angeles.
In 1880 she helped found the "Los Angeles Orphans Home Society".[1] In 1881 she married Frank Asbury Gibson.[2] Their son Hugh S. Gibson (1883-1954) was an American diplomat.[3]
Gibson was active in the Women's suffrage movement in California, and with the passage of the 19th amendment, participated in the League of Women Voters of California.[1]
Gibson was appointed to serve on the Commission of Immigration and Housing (CCIH) which was created in 1913 by Hiram Johnson.[4] There she advocated for adequate housing and education for immigrants. She was particularly interested in conditions for immigrant women and mothers.[2]
Gibson was a charter member of the Friday Morning Club of Los Angeles.[5] She was also a member of the California Federation of Women’s Clubs, drafting a history of the organization for the General Federation of Women's Clubs.[2]
Simons died on September 11, 1930 in Los Angeles, California.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Biographical Sketch of Mary K. Simons Gibson". Biographical Database of NAWSA Suffragists, 1890-1920. Alexander Street Documents. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d Raftery, Judith Rosenberg. "Gibson, Mary Simons". American National Biography. doi:10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1501156. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Kennedy, Susan Estabrook. "Gibson, Hugh Simons". American National Biography. doi:10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.0700105. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ Baranski, John. "California Commission of Immigration and Housing". FoundSF. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ Historic Resources Group (HRG). "Women's Rights in Los Angeles, 1850-1980" (PDF). SurveyLA Citywide Historic Context Statement. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
Further reading
[edit]- Mary S. Gibson, pioneer : memorial, Los Angeles, California, 1930 presented by "The Friday Morning Club" to Mrs. Gibson's friends and co-workers, in grateful appreciation
