Helen Louise Babcock

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Helen Louise B. Babcock, "A woman of the century"

Helen Louise B. Babcock (August 13, 1867-July 5, 1955) was an American educator, elocutionist, and dramatic reader.

Helen Louise Bailey was born in Galva, Illinois. August 13, 1867.[1] She early displayed a marked talent for elocution and on reaching woman's estate she decided to make dramatic reading her profession. With that aim she became a pupil in the Cumnock School of Oratory of the Northwestern University,[1] and, being an earnest student, she was graduated with the highest honors.[2]

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