Alva Belmont

Overview

Alva Vanderbilt Belmont (née Smith) born Mobile, AL January 17, 1853 (d. 1933). Women's rights activist; multi-millionaire. With Alice Paul, founded and led National Women's Party, 1916; supported first picket of White House.

Quotations

"Just pray to God. She will help you." (1911 photo Wikipedia)