Pauline Agassiz Shaw

Pauline Agassiz Shaw
Born
Pauline Agassiz

(1841-02-06)February 6, 1841
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
DiedFebruary 10, 1917(1917-02-10) (aged 76)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Resting placeForest Hills Cemetery, Boston
Known for
SpouseQuincy Adams Shaw
Children

Pauline Agassiz Shaw (February 6, 1841 – February 10, 1917) was an American philanthropist and social reformer who opened day nurseries, settlement houses, and other establishments in Boston to help new immigrants and the poor. She financed public kindergartens (one decade later this concept was adopted by the Boston Public Schools), and co-founded America's first trade school, the North Bennet Street School. She was also a vocal advocate for women's rights.