by robert. daughter of methodist preacher joseph dix moved in with her grandmother when she was 12...
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DOROTHEA DIXBy Robert
EARLY LIFE
Daughter of Methodist preacher Joseph Dix
Moved in with her Grandmother when she was 12
Founded her first school at 14
REFORMIST BEGINNING
Went to a jail to teach inmates Found conditions horrible Found mentally ill being kept in prison
LIFE AS A REFORMIST
Went all around America Tried to make life for prisoners better Fought for the better treatment and
rooms for the mentally ill
CIVIL WAR
Took a break from prison reform Joined the military as the
superintendent of the female nurses Was strict with nurses and made them
be the best Improved war hospital
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