Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Abby W. May” in chapter 17, page 368 of Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1:
...ave a voice in the education of their children, she says: The proposal to render women eligible for service on the School Board was met at first with derision and with serious disapproval.
The late Abby W. May had much to do with the early consideration of this measure, and the work which finally resulted in its adoption had its
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