Maria Longworth Storer : from music and art to popes and presidents

Maria Longworth Storer : from music and art to popes and presidents

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Press 2019

xxi, 365 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.

920.72 S884moo 2019

Tells the story of one of Cincinnati's most prominent women activists and socialites, Maria Longworth Storer. A philanthropist and talented artist, known as the founder of Rookwood Pottery, Maria pushed the boundaries of women's involvement in the public sphere and established close diplomatic relationships with a number of religious figures and political leaders, including then president Teddy Roosevelt. When a 1906 scandal inflicted considerable damage on her second husband's and her positions, Maria managed to recover and devote her life to the causes she held dearest--religion, art, and philanthropy. Her activist spirit left a lasting impression and remains an important part of Cincinnati and American history"--Provided by publisher.|Maria Longworth Storer, the granddaughter of Nicholas Longworth (1782-1863) and first cousin of Nicholas Longworth Anderson.|Contents: Prologue: December 1905 -- Egypt -- Wealthiest unmarried lady in the country -- Season of hope, of desire, of promise -- Good looks, intelligence, and character -- Giggle, gabble, gobble, and go -- Exiled here -- This ungrateful country -- Ambassadress -- "Dear Theodore" versus "dear Maria" -- Gadflies -- Modern monstrosity -- Drifting along alone -- Epilogue: equal footing with intelligent men.|Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-354) and index.|L2019G15

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