Background
Cooper, Elizabeth was born on May 10, 1877 in Homer, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Benten and Frances Hunt.
Cooper, Elizabeth was born on May 10, 1877 in Homer, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Benten and Frances Hunt.
Normal, high and private schools.
Has made extensive trips in the Far East, two trips around the world, studying especially status of women in Oriental lands. At Greenwich Settlement, New York City, and work with the Immigration Commission, 1908-1909. Editor of Woman’s Department, Educational Foundations (magazine), 1915-1916.
Founder of the American Woman’s Club, in Shanghai, China-—the first American woman’s club outside the United States, founder-president Miami Beach Woman’s Club.
President Homemakers Club, Miami, Florida.
Member Disciples of Christ Church.
Married second, Clayton Sedgwick Cooper, of New York City, February 3, 1912.