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| − | Polar Explorer, author. Along with Norwegian Liv Arneson, was the first women in history to ski and sail across Antarctica, in 94 days. Member, National Women's Hall of Fame. | + | Polar Explorer, author, former teacher and educator. Along with Norwegian Liv Arneson, was the first women in history to ski and sail across Antarctica, in 94 days. Member, National Women's Hall of Fame. Campaigned for equal marriage rights in the state of Minnesota which eventually led to success in that State. Created the Ann Bancroft Foundation to improve the lives and opportunities for girls around the world. |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
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| + | * [[LGBTQ Explorers and Adventurers]] | ||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Founders and Executives with Charitable Foundations]] | ||
| + | * [[Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community]] | ||
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/51363/Ann-Bancroft | ||
| + | * http://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/ | ||
| + | * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNz9dvUzKJ8 | ||
| + | * http://www.greatwomen.org/women-of-the-hall/search-the-hall/details/2/15-bancroft | ||
Latest revision as of 22:04, 14 August 2020
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1955 -
Occupation
Explorer
Description
Polar Explorer, author, former teacher and educator. Along with Norwegian Liv Arneson, was the first women in history to ski and sail across Antarctica, in 94 days. Member, National Women's Hall of Fame. Campaigned for equal marriage rights in the state of Minnesota which eventually led to success in that State. Created the Ann Bancroft Foundation to improve the lives and opportunities for girls around the world.
See Also
- LGBTQ Explorers and Adventurers
- LGBTQ Founders and Executives with Charitable Foundations
- Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community
