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Jennie Collins
(1828 - 1887)
Women's Rights Activist
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Site of Boffin’s Bower
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Site of Boffin’s Bower
Chinatown
815 Washington St., Boston, MA 02116
19th Century
Philanthropy
In 1870, Jennie Collins (1828-1887) founded Boffin’s Bower here, providing working women with aid, a place to read and socialize, and advocating for labor and women's rights.
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