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The Maimie papers by Pinzer, Maimie, 1885-1940, author; Rosen, Ruth, writer of introduction; Davidson, Sue, 1925- editor; Howe, Fanny Quincy, 1870-1933, addressee; Feminist Press, publisher is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Maimie papers about?

<p>In 1910, a remarkable correspondence began between a wealthy and distinguished Bostonian philanthropist, Fanny Quincy Howe, and Maimie Pinzer, a Jewish prostitute living in Philadelphia and just recovering from morphine addiction. <b>The Maimie Papers</b> is Maimie's side of that correspondence, offerring an unprecedented and still unique account of the life of a woman of the streets and of her inspiring transformation.</p> <br> <br> <p>After a childhood in a wealthy but troubled family, Maimie's struggle for survival began at age 13 following years of apparent incestuous abuse. Her descent led her through reformatories, jails, and hospitals. It also brought her into contact with a sometimes colorful, sometimes grim assortment of people living on the edge, whose miseries and hopes she depicts with a true writer's gift.</p> <br> <br> <p>With the intervention of a devoted social worker and the support of Fanny Quincy Howe-and despite experiences of sexual harrasment-Maimie is able, during the course of her correspondence, to leave prostitution and learn secretarial skills. With these skills-and with her talent for management, her street wisdom, and her compassion-Maimie becomes a

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Author

Pinzer, Maimie, 1885-1940, author; Rosen, Ruth, writer of introduction; Davidson, Sue, 1925- editor; Howe, Fanny Quincy, 1870-1933, addressee; Feminist Press, publisher

Publisher

Old Westbury, New York: Published by the Feminist Press in cooperation with the Schlesinger Library of Radcliffe College

Published

1977

Language

EN

ISBN

9780912670485

Category

history

Subjects

Gender Studies, Fiction, Sociology

Rating

3.79 / 5 (6 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14