Author

Ruth Birgitta Anderson Bordin

1917

Ruth Birgitta Anderson Bordin was an American historian and author, known for her work on women's history and social movements. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, where she later served as a faculty member. Bordin's expertise in women's studies and history is evident in her book "Woman and Temperance," which examines the role of women in the temperance movement. She also authored "Alice Freeman Palmer: The Evolution of a New Woman" and "Frances Willard: A Biography."