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Emma Louise Smith Dillingham

Emma Louise Smith Dillingham

Emma Louise Smith Dillingham was a Hawaiian poet, educator, and civic leader who co-founded the Daughters of Hawaiʻi and established the YWCA branch in Oʻahu.

Lived
1844–1920
Nationality
Hawaiian
Language
English

Emma Louise Smith Dillingham (1844–1920) was a Hawaiian poet, educator, and civic leader who made lasting contributions to the social and cultural landscape of Hawaii.\n\nThroughout her life, Dillingham was active in community organization and preservation. She co-founded the Daughters of Hawaiʻi, an organization dedicated to historical preservation, and established the Oʻahu branch of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA).