An Advocate for Women

As the foremost Latter-day Saint woman of her time, Emmeline B. Wells dedicated her working life to advancing women’s status and establishing a respected Mormon presence in American life.

In her fifty years as a public figure she edited the Woman’s Exponent, represented Latter-day Saint women in national women’s organizations, defended her religion in the halls of Congress, and helped mitigate anti-Mormon sentiments. Wells did all of this before becoming LDS Relief Society General President ...