Jane Cunningham Croly | |
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| Born | Jane Cunningham December 19, 1829 Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England |
| Died | December 23, 1901 (aged 72) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lakewood Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Pen name | Jennie June |
| Occupation | Author, journalist |
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| Children | 4, including Herbert |
Jane Cunningham Croly (née Cunningham; December 19, 1829 – December 23, 1901) was a British-born American author and journalist, better known by her pseudonym, Jennie June. She was a pioneer author and editor of women's columns in leading newspapers and magazines in New York. She founded the Sorosis club for women in New York in 1868 and in 1889 expanded it nationwide to the General Federation of Women's Clubs. She also founded the Woman's Press Club of New York City.