May Dickinson Kimball

Working in Massachusetts as a registered nurse, she became known for her efforts to improve the health and well-being of girls, mothers, and young children. Harvard Library notes that she was an influential figure in the early health and hygiene movement and connects her closely with the rise of "Mothercraft," a program aimed at teaching practical care for babies and family health.

Her writing brought that mission to a wider audience. Children Well and Happy was published for the Girl's Health League and offered straightforward guidance on hygiene, home care, and infant care, with the goal of helping young women build healthy habits and care for others confidently.

Born in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1867, she died in Boston in 1955. Though not a household name today, her work captures a moment when public health, women's education, and everyday family life were being brought together in a new and very practical way.