Our question asked who Josephine Shaw Lowell was. Josephine Shaw Lowell (1843-1905) was an American social reformer and philanthropist. She influenced legislation and organizations creating modern programs for the poor and needy. Read more about her in the article: "Josephine Shaw Lowell." Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd ed., vol. 10, Gale, 2004, pp. 15-16. Gale eBooks. Accessed 22 Dec. 2020.
The question and answer were found in the Encyclopedia of World Biography, a Gale Virtual Reference e-Book. It has over 7,000 biographies on notables from every part of the world and from all time periods, includes photos, 23 volumes. Find it listed alphabetically under E on LAPL’s Research & Homework page and access it with your library card
