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Grace Snively
1913–2014
United States
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Grace Snively (née Mason; (1913-07-29)July 29, 1913 – (2014-08-09)August 9, 2014) was a community activist in the state of Maryland. Since the 1950s, she campaigned to improve gynaecological health with a focus on early cancer detection in segregated areas. She also promoted civil rights and voter registration and was involved in various charitable organisations.
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