It is believed it was at school that Mary Ann’s strong femininist spirit was formed, which led to a life-long campaign for political equality for women and for women’s rights in general.

While they may be miles and years away from the Heights, generations of BC alumni can still recall the smell of Mary Ann’s. The 1996 Sub Turri yearbook, in fact, asked students to describe what came ...

The only woman allowed in Sherman’s camps, Mary Ann Bickerdyke became known simply as "Mother Bickerdyke" to thousands of Union soldiers. She was famous for her ability to bypass bureaucracy ...