Dr. Martha Ripley, an Early Champion for Women's Rights

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds · Mar 6, 2020 · 1m

Martha Ripley was a nurse by training when she moved to Minneapolis with her husband in 1883. Her expertise in medical care and her commitment to the rights of some of the city's destitute young mothers led to her to open a hospital dedicated to their care. Allison Herrera tells us about her remarkable life.