Ida Husted Harper (1851–1931) was an American journalist, author, and suffragist who played a significant role in documenting the history of the women’s rights movement. Born in Fairfield, Indiana, Harper initially trained as a teacher but soon pursued a career in journalism, using her platform to advocate for social reform. Harper worked closely with Susan B. Anthony, a partnership that would become instrumental in the women’s suffrage movement and lead to her acclaimed biography Vida y obra de Susan B. Anthony. She devoted several years to this work, gathering extensive materials and offering a personal perspective on Anthony’s life and influence.
Beyond her biography of Anthony, Harper actively promoted women’s rights through her writing, lectures, and organizational work. As a journalist, she contributed to newspapers across the United States and served as a representative for the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Harper used her writing to advocate for suffrage and gender equality, leaving a legacy that bridged her literary accomplishments with her passion for activism. Her dedication to preserving the history of the women’s movement made her a key figure in its documentation and helped solidify Susan B. Anthony’s legacy in American history.