We Live to Be Free by Emma Gelders Sterne

We Live to Be Free by Emma Gelders Sterne

Emma Gelders Sterne

1894-1971

Emma Gelders Sterne, an influential author and advocate, emerged as a notable figure with a rich literary repertoire and deep commitment to social causes. From her early days as an editor for student literary magazines, to her activism for women's suffrage and establishment of a school for delinquent children, Sterne's life exemplified a fusion of literature and social change. With a diverse body of work spanning children's literature, historical novels, and biographies, Sterne's contributions have been recognized for their impact on both the literary landscape and her engagement with civil rights and peace movements. Her papers are currently housed at the Special Collections Department of the University of Oregon Library, preserving her legacy for academic exploration and study.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1942

We Live to Be Free. New York; Farrar & Rinehart, 1942.

AL Book Collection

Sterne, Emma Gelders, “We Live to Be Free by Emma Gelders Sterne,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8848.