Elizabeth Farnham, Head Matron of the Women's Wing at Sing

question 78

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth Farnham, head matron of the women's wing at Sing Sing from 1844 to 1848, tried to implement reform ideas for females in prison and .

• A) was able to achieve limited success
• B) was met with resistance from the community
• C) was largely ignored by the community
• D) was thwarted by male overseers and legislators

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