Social Reformer and Doctor. She was the second woman doctor in Argentina. She was also an activist for women's and children's rights. She practiced medicine and made it a lifelong career promoting health as a medical inspector for both the Departamento Nacional de Higiene (1907-1918) and the Consejo Nacional de Education (1919-1934). While in these positions, she established the first school cafeteria in Argentina. Dr. Elvira Rawson De Dellepiane was a direct descendant of Edward 1 Rawson, First Secretary of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Social Reformer and Doctor. She was the second woman doctor in Argentina. She was also an activist for women's and children's rights. She practiced medicine and made it a lifelong career promoting health as a medical inspector for both the Departamento Nacional de Higiene (1907-1918) and the Consejo Nacional de Education (1919-1934). While in these positions, she established the first school cafeteria in Argentina. Dr. Elvira Rawson De Dellepiane was a direct descendant of Edward 1 Rawson, First Secretary of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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