Mary O'Brien Harris

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Mary O'Brien Harris (1865 19 April 1938) was a British politician.

Born Mary O'Brien, she was educated at Somerville College, Oxford. [1] She joined the Fabian Society in 1894, and served on its executive committee from 1898 until 1901. She remained involved with the organisation, and was a prominent figure in the Fabian Women's Group for many years. [2] She was also a founder member of the Socialist Quaker Society. [1]

O'Brien married J. Theodore Harris, and added his surname to her name. She served as headteacher of Clapton Girls' Academy for many years. [1]

In 1934, O'Brien Harris was elected to the London County Council as a Labour Party member, representing Hackney Central, and she held the seat until her death, in 1938. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mary O'Brien Harris". Everyday Lives in War Engagement Centre. University of Leeds. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Obituary". Fabian News. May 1938.