Emma Churchman Hewitt | |
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.jpg) Portrait photo from A Woman of the Century | |
| Born | Emma Churchman February 1, 1850 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | 1921 |
| Resting place | Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | author, journalist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Miss Churchman's private school |
| Spouse | Francis King Hewitt (d. 1898) |
Emma Churchman Hewitt (née, Churchman; February 1, 1850 – 1921) was an American author and journalist. She served as associate editor of Ladies' Home Journal for four years; later of Home Magazine in Washington, D.C., and Leisure Hours in Philadelphia. She was also on staff at the Philadelphia (daily) Call. Later, Hewitt was engaged in general literature. She served as president of the Philadelphia Women's Press Association; and was the chairman of the commission on sanitation of the Philadelphia Civic Club. Hewitt was the author of Ease In Conversation, 1887; Hints to Ballad Singers, 18S9; The Little Denvers, 1902; and joint author of Queen of the Home, 1889.[1] She made her residence at 4105 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia.[2][3] Hewitt died in 1921.
- ^ Adams 1904, p. 183.
- ^ Leonard & Marquis 1906, p. 831.
- ^ Leonard 1908, p. 365.