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| name = Emily Bissell<br />
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| birth_name = Emily Perkins Bissell<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1861|5|31|mf=y}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Wilmington, Delaware]], U.S.<br />
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1948|3|8|1861|5|31|mf=y}}<br />
| death_place = [[Wilmington, Delaware]], U.S.<br />
| nationality = American<br />
| occupation = [[Social worker]], [[activist]]<br />
| known_for = Introducing the [[Christmas Seal]] in the United States<br />
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'''Emily Perkins Bissell''' (May 31, 1861 – March 8, 1948) was an American [[social worker]] and [[activist]] known for her efforts in the fight against [[tuberculosis]] and for introducing the [[Christmas Seal]] in the United States.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Emily Bissell was born in [[Wilmington, Delaware]], into a prominent family. She was educated at private schools and developed an early interest in social issues and public health.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Bissell's career in social work began with her involvement in the [[Settlement movement]], where she worked to improve living conditions for the poor. She founded the first public kindergarten in Wilmington and was active in various charitable organizations.<br />
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=== Christmas Seals ===<br />
In 1907, Bissell learned about the use of [[Christmas Seals]] in [[Denmark]] to raise funds for the fight against [[tuberculosis]]. Inspired by this idea, she introduced Christmas Seals in the United States to support the [[National Tuberculosis Association]]. The campaign was a significant success and raised substantial funds for tuberculosis research and patient care.<br />
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=== Other Contributions ===<br />
Bissell was also involved in the [[American Red Cross]] and worked on various public health initiatives. She was a strong advocate for the establishment of sanatoriums for tuberculosis patients and contributed to the development of public health policies.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Emily Bissell's work had a lasting impact on public health and social work in the United States. The Christmas Seal campaign continues to be a major fundraising effort for the fight against respiratory diseases.<br />
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== Death ==<br />
Emily Bissell passed away on March 8, 1948, in Wilmington, Delaware. She is remembered as a pioneer in public health and social work.<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Christmas Seal]]<br />
* [[Tuberculosis]]<br />
* [[National Tuberculosis Association]]<br />
* [[American Red Cross]]<br />
* [[Settlement movement]]<br />
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[[Category:American social workers]]<br />
[[Category:American activists]]<br />
[[Category:People from Wilmington, Delaware]]<br />
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