Harriet Lawrence Hemenway was born on September 24, 1850. She was a prominent American ornithologist and conservationist known for her efforts in promoting bird protection and advocating against the use of feathers in fashion. Hemenway co-founded the Massachusetts Audubon Society in 1896, which played a significant role in the early conservation movement.
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